Welcome to the Modern Foreign Language Department
A Modern Foreign Language is compulsory for all pupils in Years 7-9. The choice at The Ripley Academy is between French and Spanish. In year 10 pupils may choose to continue their studies to GCSE level, particularly in support of their English Baccalaureate.
Staff
Type of Assessment | Frequency | Content |
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Formal GCSE Final exams | End of Course |
Listening – exam paper 25% Reading – exam paper 25% Writing – exam paper 25% Speaking – with examiner and formal preparation period 25% |
Formal Mock Exams | When scheduled on the Calendar for Y11 and Y10 |
Listening – exam paper Reading – exam paper Writing – exam paper Speaking – with examiner and formal preparation period |
Formal end of unit assessments | Every half term plus end of year |
Listening – Assessment Booklet exam question Reading – Assessment Booklet exam question Writing – Assessment Booklet exam question Speaking – In class teacher assessed |
Informal Progress tests | Numerous times during lesson |
Listening and reading:
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Informal Self/peer assessment | Bi-weekly on average |
Pupils assess writing and speaking by:
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- Annual international trips to France and Spain
- Spain trip usually takes place in July in the region of Cataluña. Recent excursions have included:
- The Cava wine cellars of Codorniu
- The monastery of Montserrat
- The towns of Tordera and Girona
- Barcelona including the football stadium and the Ramblas
- The Roman amphitheatre at Tarragona
- The theme park of Port Aventura
- GCSE trips to intensive language courses in France or Spain