GCSE French
Exam Board & Specification: Edexcel GCSE French
Subject Lead Contact:
Mr K Vouimba
What will students study at Key Stage 4?
Year 10: Students strengthen communication around personal, local and school life and technology/leisure, consolidating present, perfect/preterit and near‑future tenses. Translation/dictation and speaking photocard/role‑play routines feature weekly.
Year 11: Themes extend to holidays, social/global issues and post‑16 plans/careers. Students use more complex structures and justifications and practice extended speaking/writing; exam drills rotate all four skills for fluency and accuracy.
What do assessments test?
- AO1 Listening
- AO2 Speaking
- AO3 Reading
- AO4 Writing (including translation and extended writing)
What are the expectations of my child in this subject?
Bring full equipment, participate actively, complete homework on time, and use retrieval practice and past questions regularly. Keep notes organised and act on feedback promptly.
What should my child do if they feel they are struggling in this subject?
Speak to the teacher early, identify specific topics/skills to target, attend clinics/interventions, and use recommended resources (knowledge organisers, revision platforms, model answers).
How can I best support my child in this subject?
Discuss progress, help plan short and frequent study sessions, encourage targeted practice ahead of assessments, and ensure use of department‑recommended resources and past papers.