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Senior Curriculum - Modern Foreign Languages


Ever-expanding communication technology, increased travel opportunities and changing flexibility in the job market have resulted in the world becoming a much smaller place. It is crucial that we can speak with and understand each other and, as the European nations move ever closer together, the importance of a knowledge and understanding of other languages and cultures can only increase.

The study of a modern foreign language contributes immensely to the forming of the well-rounded, forward-looking European citizen. Learning a language is not just about breaking down linguistic barriers. The experience develops openness to other cultures and acceptance of different ways of life. Language learning is a powerful tool for building tolerant and inclusive multi-cultural societies.

At Peterborough High School both French and German are studied by all pupils in Key Stage 3 and all pupils continue with at least one of these languages at GCSE. Both languages remain popular at Advanced Level, and results in all external examinations are excellent, with pupils regularly taking up a university course in languages or in another subject with a language component.
There are flourishing exchange programmes to Paris and Augsburg, which provide a wealth of linguistic and cultural opportunity. We also offer a four day discovery holiday to France / Germany to pupils in Year 7 and 8 and a cross-curricular cultural trip for the Sixth Form to a European city. Click here for a report on the recent exchange trip to France. Click here for report on the recent exchange trip to Germany.
We offer vibrant, varied, well-resourced lessons in small classes, which quickly build up confidence in speaking, and we use a wide range of both traditional and technology-based learning activities in the classroom. We attach great importance to the understanding of grammar and to an appreciation of the cultures of the French and German-speaking countries.

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