Offered in French, German and Spanish

The aim of the course is to develop the student’s ability to communicate effectively, read and understand texts, write extended essays in the foreign language and develop listening comprehension. The course will be based on life in the present day. At AS level, topics include youth culture and concerns; lifestyle; health and fitness; the world around you; and, education and employment. Three additional topics: customs, traditions, beliefs and religion; national and international events, and literature and the arts are studied at A2.

At AS level students will be tested on unit 1: spoken expression and response (30%) and unit 2 understanding and written response (70%).  At A2 level students will be tested on unit 3 : spoken expression and response (35%) and unit 4 : understanding and written response  (65%).  Students will explore the culture and traditions of the countries and communities where the language is spoken through the topics studied.

Entry qualifications

Grade B at GCSE in the relevant language is required.