Through exposure to diverse cultures not only to equip students with a linguistic competence that will enable them to live, study and work abroad (thereby increasing personal and professional opportunities), but also to instil an appreciation of difference through a global cultural capital that transcends our shores (thereby providing the foundation, confidence and desire for further language-learning).
You can access the Maps of Learning and Medium-Term Plans for French here:
You can access the Maps of Learning and Medium-Term Plans for Spanish here:
Alongside the acquisition of a broad vocabulary and sound working knowledge of French or Spanish grammar, by studying French or Spanish GCSE students develop the ability to communicate more effectively. Gaining a greater understanding of how language works, is manipulated and constructed, will enhance our students’ capacity to speak, read and write in their first language(s). Literacy levels – both spoken and written - will improve and students can expect to enhance their memory and intellectual skill.
Students must choose to study at least one of GCSE French, Latin or Spanish.
In Summer 2024, 45 students took a community language GCSE at Holland Park, in 13 different languages; the average grade was an 8.3. Congratulations to all involved! As a reminder, the school permits students who are fluent (reading, speaking and writing) in another language to take a GCSE in this language to recognise their talents. If your child meets this criteria and would like to take a GCSE in their home language in summer 2025, please read the information and complete the form HERE. The deadline for applications is 15th January 2025
Here is a walk-though of what to expect at RE GCSE
You can access the Medium-Term Plans and Maps of Learning for French here:
You can access the Medium-Term Plans and Maps of Learning for Spanish here:
The studies about language learning are clear: people who speak more than one language are more likely to earn more, keep degenerative disorders at bay, and show greater empathy. Learning beyond your mother tongue demonstrates an appreciation of difference and a desire to broaden horizons.
French
More than 300 million people speak French on the five continents. A knowledge of French therefore not only gives you an advantage on the job market, but also offers direct access to Francophone culture including philosophy, cooking, fashion and literature. In the words of (Austrian) Wittgenstein, ‘the limits of my language mean the limits of my world’.
You can access the medium-term plans for French A level here:
A Level Spanish truly makes the world global as it not only opens students' minds to the culture of Spain, but also the vast Spanish-speaking world with its many fascinating cultures and traditions.
You can access the medium-term plans for Spanish A level here:
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