Modern Foreign Languages

Curriculum Intent

Our Curriculum intent for Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) is to give students the opportunity to discover new cultures through an enjoyable experience of learning a foreign language.

The study of a foreign language helps students develop a sense of cultural pluralism, an openness to, and appreciation of, other cultures. In a globalised world, students are developing linguistic skills which are crucial for employment and career, as proficiency in a foreign language enhances career opportunities.

We believe our MFL curriculum fosters resilient and independent students.

The curriculum develops students’ competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing, based on a sound foundation of core grammar and vocabulary. Students will be able to understand and communicate personal and factual information, developing and justifying points of view in speech and writing, with increased spontaneity, independence and accuracy. The curriculum aims to provide a clear progression from Year 7 to Year 11 to prepare students for further study.