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FRENCH  
INTRODUCTION

Skill in a modern foreign language is essential for all young people and the tasks set for study are designed to enable them to cope successfully with situations met in encounters with French speakers on visits to France and French-speaking countries, and also in the workplace. No matter which career you choose, the ability to converse and to
negotiate in another language will be regarded as an obvious basic skill. The awareness of other cultures and a European consciousness, developed through modern language study, are also valued by Employers.

 
EXAM BOARD EDEXCEL  
STRUCTURE OF
COURSE
UNIT:1                                                         UNIT:3  

                    

Listening and Understanding                 Reading and Understanding  
  UNIT: 2                                                        UNIT: 4    
  Speaking in French                                 Writing in French    
ASSESSMENT

Three written examination papers, plus a speaking examination. The written papers comprise 75% of the overall marks.

CONTENT                All papers will cover the following five themes:

                                   1. Identity and culture

                                   2. Local area, holiday, travel

                                   3. School

                                   4. Future aspirations, study and work

                                   5. International and global dimension.

UNIT: 1

45 minute paper including 5 minutes reading time. 25% of total qualification. Externally
assessed.

UNIT: 2 10-12 minutes (+ 12 minutes preparation time). 25% of total qualification. Internally conducted and externally assessed.
UNIT: 3 60 minute paper. 25% of total qualification. Externally assessed. 
UNIT: 4 80 minute paper. 25% of total qualification. Externally assessed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  

  • Woodford 100 Years
  • Investors in Careers
  • Equally Safe
  • 360 degree Safe Award
  • ASGS
  • Healthy School
  • Research Mark
  • TFL Award-Gold
  • The Leaders Council
  • School Leadership Programme
  • The English PTI
  • History PTI
  • The Two Subjects PTI
  • Internatiional Coalition for Girls School' s
  • Top 100 Stem School
  • Sunday Times London State School of the Year 2019
  • London School Music Excellence Award 2018
  • The Parliamentary review
  • Carbon Literacy Project
  • IRIS SCHOOL 2024/25
  • The Wellbeing Hub