Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview

	Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
Aut.1	Hobbies and interests  Likes, dislikes and opinions Taking about animals Talking about life at school Talking about daily life	Talking about inclusion Talking about family types Talking about green solutions for our planet French sign language Talking about working for a better future	My family My friends Getting married
Aut.2	Talking about identity Talking about the natural world Talking about your life online Talking about hobbies and why you like them	Talking about holiday activities at home Talking about a charity placement	Social Media Technophile? Usage of mobile phones
Spr.1	Describing pictures Animals and their location Talking about personal appearance	Talking about going out Talking about childhood Talking about cycling Francophone street artists Talking about the path to achieving dreams	Free-time activities What do you like doing? What did you do this weekend? What do you like eating? Sports
Spr.2	Talking about school Giving opinions Talking about citizenship	Talking about old technologies Francophone influencers Discussing real life versus life online Discussing future technologies	Customs, festivals and celebrations
Sum.1	Talking about role models Saying what you and your friends are like Talking about jobs Talking about the future	Talking about cities in francophone countries Talking about life journeys	House and home
Sum.2	Francophone countries Talking about festivals in the Francophone world Talking about what you will do in the future	Talking about wellbeing Discussing future lifestyle changes	Charities Volunteering Healthy diet

Where does this subject lead me?

At KS4 French is an options subject. However, learning a language can improve your future employability. It will help to improve your cultural awareness, increase your adaptability, and make you a more confident and effective communicator.

The skills taught in MFL at Key Stage 3 are valuable for a wide range of other subjects, including:

• English
• Business
• History
• Religious Studies

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview

	Year 10	Year 11
Aut.1	Identity and relationship with others	Where people live
Aut.2	Media and technology	Travel and tourism (including places of interest)
Spr.1	Free time activities	The environment
Spr.2	Customs, festivals and celebrations	Revisit celebrity culture
Sum.1	Healthy living and lifestyle	GCSE PRACTICE
Sum.2	Education and work

How is this assessed?

Students will undertake work in the skills of listening (25%), reading (25%), speaking (25%) and writing (25%) using up to date vocabulary in practical situations.

There will be an opportunity to spend some time with a Foreign Language Assistant during the year.

What can it lead to?

Advanced qualifications in modern languages are a huge plus in our increasingly international world. They are an enormously useful tool in themselves, or as add-ons to a very wide range of other subjects and open many doors to you.  You will be challenged to consider issues of importance in contemporary society, while at the same time allowing you to study in some depth the culture of a French-speaking country.  

As a result, the course will enhance your employment prospect, facilitate foreign travel and promote a sense of enjoyment through improving linguistic skills.  

You will learn how to write essays, to hold conversations and discussions.  

Key Stage 5 Curriculum Overview

Entry Requirements

A strong  grade 7 in French is preferable as well as a good grade 6 in English or History.

Course overview

Students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world.

Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.

	Year 12	Year 13
Aut.1	Unit 1 – La famille en voie de changement	Unit 1 – Les aspects positifs d’une société diverse
Aut.2	Unit 2 – La « cyber-société » Study of a film : « la haine »	Unit 2 – Quelle vie pour les marginalisés? Study of a book : « un sac de billes»
Spr.1	Unit 3 – Le rôle du bénévolat Study of a film : « la haine »	Unit 3 – Comment on traite les criminels Study of a book : « un sac de billes»
Spr.2	Unit 4 – Une culture fière de son patrimoine Study of a film : « la haine »	Unit 4 – Les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique Study of a book : « un sac de billes»
Sum.1	Unit 5 – La musique francophone contemporaine Study of a film : « la haine »	Unit 5 – Manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir? Study of a book : « un sac de billes»
Sum.2	Unit 6 – Le septième art Study of a film : « la haine »	Unit 6 – La politique et l‘immigration Study of a book : « un sac de billes»

Where does this subject lead me?

Further Education

There will be a range of opportunities open to you, where you can continue to use and further develop your language skills. Having a language at  A-level will certainly improve your employability, in particular with companies, which have international branches. There are many exciting opportunities for Modern Linguists in a range of careers, such as: advertising, computing, business, interpreting, law, translating, tourism, leisure industry, communications, media, customs and excise, teaching...

It may be an especially good investment of your time and effort—because the payoffs for being bi-lingual or multi-lingual are significant in terms of everything from pay and performance to your thinking and your relationships. In a competitive job market, it makes sense to set yourself apart—and being multi-lingual may be exactly what you need to enhance your value to your current employer or a potential employer.

Top 10 celebrities you did not know speak French

• Selection of jobs using languages
• videos of people who are working in jobs that use Languages at icould
• Graduate story : Bsc in International Management and Modern Languages
• Applying to University. UCAS
• For advice on apprenticeship courses, click here.

Careers Information

You can watch a great series of videos of young people who are working in jobs that use Languages on the BBC Bitesize website

Examples of apprenticeships that relates to languages:

• Marketing Executive
• Cyber-Security Technologist
• Policy Officer

Other Information

Our school trip to the French Christmas markets in Lille leave our students feeling excited about all things French! Lille is the perfect place for our students to experience the authentic and magical atmosphere of a traditional French Christmas market. There are many enchanting Christmas markets taking place throughout France, each offering a unique variety of festive music, tasty treats and lights. But the city of Lille hosts one of the most famous, with over 50 stalls selling traditional and regional crafts, cuisine and gifts.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview

	Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
Aut.1	Greetings - Numbers 1 - 100 - Letters - Months - Colours - Family members - Animals - Physical and personality	Hobbies -  Sports and activities -  Weather -  Where you go in town –  places in town -  Where you live –  vivo en el pueblo/montana etc -  Weekend plans	The environment and where people live: Describing what the region is like where you live  - Directions - Describing types of accommodation - Rooms in a house  - My dream house
Aut.2	Identity -Higher order numbers -Giving opinions -Christmas in the Spanish speaking world	Where you live -Where you go in town – -vivo en el ueblo/montana etc - -Weekend plans	The environment and where people live: Comparing rural and urban environments - Describing how areas have changed over time   - Talking about global issues (claro 2) - Solutions to global issues (claro 2)
Spr.1	Mi burbuja  To talk about who is in your family Saying if you have siblings Colours Pets	Healthy living What you eat and drink - Opinions about food and drink - Healthy diet	Social networks - Las redes sociales Discussing the internet and social media  Discussing TV
Spr.2	Mi burbuja continued Physical characteristics including facial features  Personality traits	Healthy living continued   Body parts Health complaints and treatments - Time - Morning routines Food in the Spanish speaking world	At home or in the cinema Watching films at home or at the cinema
Sum.1	My school  - School subjects -School in Spain -Describing teachers	Travel & Tourism - holidays -Talking about transport and holiday travel - Holiday activities - Extending holiday descriptions	Start of GCSE course
Sum.2	What there is in my school School facilities Adjectives Extra-curricular activities	Travel & Tourism - holidays Describing a past holiday - Weather in the past - Complex holiday plans - Future holiday plans	Identity and relationships with others Talking about personality Describing people Relationships with friends Modern families

Where does this subject lead me?

At KS4 Spanish is an options subject. However, learning a language can improve your future employability. It will help to improve your cultural awareness, increase your adaptability, and make you a more confident and effective communicator.

The skills taught in MFL at Key Stage 3 are valuable for a wide range of other subjects, including:

• English
• Business
• History
• Religious Studies

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview

	Year 10	Year 11
Aut.1	Healthy living and lifestyle/ Education and work	Media and technology
Aut.2	Education and work/Culture	The environment and where people live
Spr.1	Free time activities	The environment and where people live
Spr.2	Free time activities	Travel and tourism, including places of interest
Sum.1	Customs, festivals and celebrations	Revision and exam preparation
Sum.2	Celebrity Culture

How is this assessed?

Students will undertake work in the skills of listening (25%), reading (25%), speaking (25%) and writing (25%) using up to date vocabulary in practical situations.

There will be an opportunity to spend some time with a Foreign Language Assistant during the year.

What can it lead to?

Advanced qualifications in modern languages are a huge plus in our increasingly international world. They are an enormously useful tool in themselves, or as add-ons to a very wide range of other subjects and open many doors to you.  You will be challenged to consider issues of importance in contemporary society, while at the same time allowing you to study in some depth the culture of a French-speaking country.  

As a result, the course will enhance your employment prospect, facilitate foreign travel and promote a sense of enjoyment through improving linguistic skills.  

You will learn how to write essays, to hold conversations and discussions.  

Key Stage 5 Curriculum Overview

Entry Requirements

A strong  grade 7 in Spanish is preferable as well as a good grade 6 in English or History.

Course overview

Students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of Spanish-speaking artistic culture, including spanish music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the Spanish-speaking world.

Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day Spanish-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of Spanish -speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.

	Year 12	Year 13
Aut.1	Traditional and modern values	Young people of today, citizens of tomorrow
Aut.2	Traditional and modern values Gender equality Film - ‘el laberinto del fauno’/’volver’	Immigration Racism Young people of today, citizens of tomorrow Monarchy and dictatorships
Spr.1	El ciberespacio – cyberspace The regional identity of Spain Study of the film	Monarchs and dictatorships Racism
Spr.2	Cyberspace Regional identity of Spain	‘La convivencia’ - coexistence Popular movements Book – La casa de Bernarda Alba
Sum.1	The influence of Idols Cultural Heritage	Revision and exam preparation
Sum.2	The Influence of idols Cultural heritage Independent Research Project Introduction to the book

Where does this subject lead me?

Further Education

There will be a range of opportunities open to you, where you can continue to use and further develop your language skills. Having a language at  A-level will certainly improve your employability, in particular with companies, which have international branches. There are many exciting opportunities for Modern Linguists in a range of careers, such as: advertising, computing, business, interpreting, law, translating, tourism, leisure industry, communications, media, customs and excise, teaching...

It may be an especially good investment of your time and effort—because the payoffs for being bi-lingual or multi-lingual are significant in terms of everything from pay and performance to your thinking and your relationships. In a competitive job market, it makes sense to set yourself apart—and being multi-lingual may be exactly what you need to enhance your value to your current employer or a potential employer.

Top 10 celebrities you did not know speak Spanish

• Selection of jobs using languages
• videos of people who are working in jobs that use Languages at icould
• Graduate story : Bsc in International Management and Modern Languages
• Applying to University. UCAS
• For advice on apprenticeship courses, click here.

Careers Information

You can watch a great series of videos of young people who are working in jobs that use Languages on the BBC Bitesize website

Examples of apprenticeships that relates to languages:

• Marketing Executive
• Cyber-Security Technologist
• Policy Officer

Other Information

Last year, the languages department took our GCSE students to Barcelona for 4 days to take part in a variety of cultural and language activities. Here they increased their awareness of the rich and vibrant Spanish culture! They enjoyed the tapas cuisine, ordered their meals in Spanish, watched a flamenco show and learnt about the history of the city. This year, our GCSE students will be going to Málaga for 5 days for a jam packed programmes of Spanish lessons and cultural activities. ¡olé!