Every child begins learning French from the Early Years Foundation Stage, building confidence and familiarity with the language from the very start of their education. We actively encourage pupils to use French in meaningful, everyday contexts—whether during assemblies, while collecting House points, or as they move around the school.

The children particularly enjoy entering our Automne, Noël, Pâques and Été competitions – a super way of showing off their French and artistic skills!

In the warmer months, we host a popular French Café from 8:30–9:00am. Here, pupils can order croissants and pain au chocolat—all in French—bringing language learning to life in a fun and practical way.

Miss Daly, our French lead, has established a wonderful connection with a French-speaking school in Switzerland. The children each have their own pen pal and take part in whole-class video calls, providing another fantastic opportunity to practise their French and build friendships with children abroad!

Every other year, pupils in Years 5 and 6 take part in a residential visit to Rue, France. This immersive experience allows them to explore French culture firsthand while also deepening their understanding of the First World War through visits to key historical sites.

In addition to French, all pupils in Year 6 learn German, giving them a valuable head start as they move on to secondary school. Latin is also offered in Year 6 as an enrichment subject, broadening the children’s understanding of language and classics.

Please follow the links opposite to view photos from our annual whole-school French Day and our French Café.