French Department
Friends' School Saffron Walden

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Gisèle Searle-Barnes
Head of French

Jane Pearce

 

 

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Introduction to the French Department

"Our aim is to give pupils an insight into the French way of life, culture and history, and to enable them to communicate effectively when in Francophone countries.

The study of French also develops the linguistic skills which enable pupils to gain a better understanding of their own and other languages."

Our department has:

  • Three experienced teachers
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  • Two well-equipped teaching rooms.

  • Access to numerous French TV stations via satellite links to the department.
  • A well established and successful exchange in France.
  • An annual residential trip to France each year for all pupils in Year 9.
  • Up-to-date textbooks, video and TV resources including regular use of the school's ICT network.
  • A weekly after school French club.
  • An annual French theatre company visit to the school.