At Queen Ethelburga’s, an outstanding public senior school and sixth form near York, you can pursue Modern Foreign Language (MFL) courses at both GCSE and A Level in French, German, and Spanish.
Our language programme is ideal if you want to gain fluency, cultural awareness, and academic qualifications.
We also offer opportunities for you to:
- Complete a GCSE or A Level in your native language if English is your second language.
- Take additional lessons with an external tutor in Latin, Turkish, and Italian.
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Former students have continued their studies in English Law and German Law, German and Russian, Management and Modern Languages at universities like King’s College London and University College London. |
French Courses Near York
| IGCSE French – Pearson Edexcel |
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Our GCSE French course near York develops your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills while exploring the rich culture. Topics include:
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| AS and A Level French – AQA |
With 49% of UK businesses seeking employees who speak French, this course is a strong asset for your academic and professional future. French is projected to have over 750 million speakers by 2050, making it a global powerhouse language and one to study at A Level. Year 1 Topics:
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German Courses Near York
| IGCSE German – Pearson Edexcel |
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GCSE German introduces students to a globally relevant language used in science, engineering, philosophy, and classical music. Topics include:
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| AS and A Level German – AQA |
This advanced course deepens understanding of the German language and culture, making it a great fit for students also studying the humanities or English. Year 1 Topics:
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Spanish Courses Near York
| IGCSE Spanish – Pearson Edexcel |
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With over 400 million native Spanish speakers worldwide, this GCSE course strengthens your ability to communicate across the globe. Topics include:
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| AS and A Level Spanish – AQA |
The A Level Spanish course near York builds on GCSE foundations and applies language to real-world scenarios through advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Year 1 Topics:
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Beyond the Classroom – Enrichment for Language Students
Challenge yourself outside lessons through our after-school Linguistics Club, where students explore the diversity of global languages by solving word puzzles, decoding linguistic patterns, and engaging in team challenges.
You can even take part in national competitions! In the past, our students have won awards in the University of Newcastle’s European Day of Languages competition and the University of Oxford’s German Olympiad. Through our Stretch and Challenge programme, you’ll also have the opportunity to write an original poem, either in your mother tongue or a second language, for entry into the Manchester Metropolitan University’s Mother Tongue Other Tongue competition.
Why Choose QE for Modern Foreign Language Courses?
- Wide choice of GCSE and A Level MFL subjects including French, German, and Spanish
- Opportunities to gain qualifications in native languages or additional languages
- Expert teaching staff and access to language-based enrichment activities
- Strong record of university progression in languages and international studies
