Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Our aim is to deliver a rich and inspiring curriculum which gives every student the opportunity to understand and communicate in a foreign language.

The curriculum allows students to appreciate how languages work and enables them to apply this understanding to both foreign languages and their own. In addition to their linguistic development, students also gain an insight into another culture and way of life, thus broadening their global awareness. Above all, language learning at Sandringham provides mastery of transferable skills such as critical thinking, independent study, creative thinking and problem-solving. 

Key Stage 3

We offer French or Spanish in Year 7. The four upper sets take up German as a second language in Year 8. Year 9 students continue with the same language as in Year 7 and Year 8. Students in the four upper sets who took up German in Year 8 can also choose to continue learning German in Year 9. Students learn to talk about themselves, their families, friends and interests. They learn about the various countries and cultures where the language is spoken. Students develop the skill of manipulating language by applying the rules to new situations as they become competent and confident language users.

Key Stage 4

Most students are expected to study one foreign language to GCSE level. At Sandringham, we offer students the choice of French, German and Spanish, following the Edexcel specification. Whichever language they choose, students will learn to communicate effectively in written and spoken language and develop a high level of competency in listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation skills. Students will also gain a thorough understanding how each language is constructed.

Key Stage 5

Students follow the AQA course at A Level. The curriculum has a broad content and, in addition to the language itself, covers aspects of the culture, history, politics and contemporary issues in the French, German and Spanish speaking worlds. There is also the opportunity to study one film and one novel in depth. Students work closely with the language assistants to improve their speaking and listening skills.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Maps

FRENCH Curriculum Map - Year 7

FRENCH Curriculum Map - Year 8

FRENCH Curriculum Map - Year 9

SPANISH Curriculum Map - Year 7

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Maps

FRENCH Curriculum Map - Year 10

FRENCH Curriculum Map - Year 11

SPANISH Curriculum Map - Year 10

Key Stage 5 Curriculum Maps

FRENCH Curriculum Map - Year 12

FRENCH Curriculum Map - Year 13

SPANISH Curriculum Map - Year 12

GERMAN Curriculum Map – Year 13

Super Curriculum

To access the Super Curriculum for this subject please visit the Super Curriculum page HERE

How parents/carers can support learning

At all stages of learning parents can support learning by encouraging students to revisit prior language, either using their sentence builder booklets at KS3 or their vocabulary booklets at KS4. Students also have access to a number of online websites for practice at home and parents can encourage students to do this. The online website information is given to students by their class teacher.

Extra curricular actvity

1. Year 8 trip to Pas de Calais
2. Year 8 trip to Rhineland
3. German Exchange to Hamburg
4. French Exchange to Annecy
5. Spanish Exchange to Seville