Modern Foreign Languages Curriculum

Modern Foreign Languages Curriculum Intent

The intent of MFL curriculum is to develop language learners who:

• Have a strong awareness of other cultures, foster their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world.
• Have the ability to express their ideas and thoughts through their knowledge of a foreign language confidently. 
• Are provided with opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes and learn new ways of thinking.
• Are inquisitive linguists, having developed an understanding of etymology and how languages are interlinked.
• Are passionate linguists and are aware of the benefits language learning can bring.
• Are resilient and independent learners.
• Believe language learning is a skill for life and something students enjoy and find rewarding.

Lessons

Year 7-9: 4 hours per fortnight

GCSE Options - French, Spanish and Mandarin

Year 10-11: 5 hours per week

Staff