Modern Foreign Language

A huge importance is placed on language learning at the Old Vicarage School. French is the main language taught throughout the curriculum from Little Vic onwards and Spanish is taught from Year 2. Mandarin is also offered to girls as part of the extra-curricular provision.  

Every aspect of the language is covered in the curriculum; from linguistics and grammar, to cultural understanding, to reading and writing. Girls are also taught the importance of placing  the language in context globally.

Girls at the Old Vicarage School are given the tools to speak with confidence; to this aim we use song, role-play and games and in Upper School we have timetabled speaking lessons.

A highlight in Year 5 is the French Cafe. An evening for parents to be served French food and wine by their daughters whilst enjoying an evening of French sketches and song.

Our French teaching at Old Vicarage School culminates in an unforgettable week-long immersive residential trip to France in the summer term of Year 6. With a range of amazing, cultural trips and activities, delivered solely in French, the girls arrive back to the UK with a new confidence in speaking and every girl says they feel well prepared to continue their French studies at their chosen senior schools.