Y11 French/Spanish GCSE Speaking mock exam

Monday 31 March (option D) with Mr Deacon
Monday 31 March (option C) with Ms Jacob
Tuesday 1 April (option A) with Ms Smith
Tuesday 1 April (option C) with Ms Jacob
Tuesday 1 April (option D) with Ms Miguel
Wednesday 2 April (option A) with Ms Harper
Wednesday 2 April (option A) with Ms Jacob
Thursday 3 April (option C and community languages) with Ms James
Thursday 3 April (option A) with Ms Williams

This is our last practice before the real exam (25% of the GCSE grade) that will take place on one of the following dates: Monday 28 April, Tuesday 29 April, Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May.

Your child’s teacher will give them the time of the assessment in lesson time. It should also be recorded in the student’s planner. Your child needs to arrive a couple of minutes before their time to ensure the smooth running of the day and to be in the right mindset.

We will not reschedule the assessment if your child misses it unless there is a valid reason.

Students (Foundation and Higher) have 12 minutes preparation at the back of the library with an invigilator to prepare for a role-play and a photocard before entering the exam room.

The test will last between 7-9 minutes at Foundation level and 10-12 minutes at Higher level. As well as the role play, a photocard, students will have a conversation on topics from themes 2 and 3. These include: Local area/ Social issues / Global issues / Tourism / Current and Future Study and Employment.

Students have prepared their answers to those conversation questions in their speaking folder and need to memorise them. They are expected to be fully ready on the day of their test. You could support your child by asking them the questions in French/Spanish. You could also ask them to translate back in French/Spanish to test their understanding and/or students could record themselves and listen to their answers to help them with the learning.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.

Katty Jacob
Head of Languages Faculty
kjacob@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk