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The Language Department A foreign language is part of the core Key Stage 3 curriculum for all pupils at Kingshill. In accordance with the National Curriculum, pupils study either French throughout year 7. In years 8 and 9, pupils have the opportunity to study Spanish, and/or French and/or German. Around 60% of pupils go on to follow GCSE courses in at least one language in years 10 & 11. At Kingshill pupils are taught in mixed ability groups for two terms in Year 7, but from Easter they are taught in ability sets. Throughout the course, great emphasis is placed on the importance of speaking and understanding the foreign language, but a steadily increasing amount of written work is included for the more able pupils. Pupils are encouraged to use all resources available to them to improve their comprehension of the language(s) they are learning. In year 8, pupils are encouraged to take part in our visit to Normandy, Northern France, where they will be able to take part in a cross-curricular learning experience and have fun. In year 11, pupils have the opportunity to take part in cross-curricular visits to Paris (French/Art), Berlin (German/History) and Barcelona (Spanish/Geography).
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