St Edward's A Level Guide 2026

MODERN LANGUAGES

French, Spanish and German: AQA

This course is designed for pupils who have taken a GCSE in a foreign language and who are keen to develop their linguistic skills, cultural awareness, fluency and written competence. It is a two-year course, constituting an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. Books and film studies are part of the course. Using a selection of native sources, pupils hone their written, speaking, listening and reading skills alongside laying strong grammatical foundations.

Russian and Mandarin may be offered as an extra, if practicable, on a private tuition basis only (extra cost to be met) depending on the availability of resources.

The entry requirement for A Level language is preferably grade 8, although grade 7 will be considered.

SKILL

WORTH ASSESSED AREAS

Paper 1

Listening 100

2½ hr exam • Artistic culture and political life • Current trends and issues in society • Film or text

marks (50% of A Level)

Paper 2

Writing 80 marks (20% of A Level) Speaking 60 marks (30% of A Level)

2 hrs

Paper 3

21–23 mins speaking test (including 5 mins preparation)

• Individual

Research Project

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