French at CHS South opens doors to communication, culture, and connection with the wider world. Our curriculum inspires a love of languages, develops confidence, and builds resilience. By exploring French-speaking countries and their cultures, students gain intellectual curiosity, empathy, and a broader perspective that prepares them to thrive in an increasingly global society.

Our mission is to spark a lifelong love of languages, equip students with the tools to communicate effectively, and foster curiosity about different cultures, developing Creative, Happy, and Successful learners.

The French Department aims to:

• Ignite a passion for exploring languages and cultures.

• Build confidence in communication and literacy skills.

• Promote resilience and independence through grammar and vocabulary mastery.

• Encourage tolerance, respect, and empathy through cultural understanding.

• Provide a strong foundation for success in GCSE and beyond.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 French Year 8 French Year 9 French

Key Stage 4

Year 10 GCSE French Year 10 GCSE French

Studying French at CHS South develops valuable skills that go beyond the classroom:

Communication – express yourself clearly and confidently in another language.

Cultural awareness – understand and appreciate different traditions, lifestyles, and perspectives.

Resilience – master grammar, vocabulary, and tenses through practice and perseverance.

Confidence – engage in conversations, presentations, and authentic materials.

Transferable skills – organisation, problem-solving, independence, and empathy.

Students can extend their language journey through:

• Trips abroad and cultural visits

• Film screenings and French culture clubs

• Speaking competitions and language challenges

• Cross-curricular projects and international partnerships

• Encourage regular practice of French vocabulary and pronunciation.

• Support listening to spoken French through songs, films, or short videos.

• A Level French / other modern foreign languages

• University-level study in Languages, International Relations, or Translation/Interpreting

Learning French is more than just learning a language – it’s learning to see the world through a new lens.