KS3 students (year 7, 8 and 9) follow schemes of learning based around the English National Curriculum framework. Activities that promote key literacy skills have been built into the schemes. Year 7 are initially taught in form groups and are then set after the first half term based on their KS2 levels and their understanding of work in this initial period.
Reading, writing, speaking and listening are covered each term. Students are taught in sets and the level of work covered will depend on prior attainment.
Year 7
| Year 7 Curriculum Overview | Themes | Unit content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Module 1 – Mi vida | pronunciation, personality, age, birthday, siblings, alphabet, numbers, pets |
| Term 1 | Module 2 – Mi tiempo libre | weather, sports, hobbies, likes and dislikes |
| Term 2 | Module 3 – Mi insti | school facilities, subjects, typical school day, positive and negative opinions and justifications PR1 exams |
| Term 2 | Module 4 – Mi familia y mis amigos | – personality, physical appearance, where you live, carnival in Cadiz |
| Term 3 | Module 5 – Mi ciudad | describing your town, telling the time, making week-end plans, ordering in a café, life in Havana PR2 exams |
Year 8
| Year 8 Curriculum Overview | Themes | Unit content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Module 2 – Todo sobre mi vida | TV, music, technology, young people in the world today |
| Term 1 | Module 1 – Mis vacaciones | describing a recent holiday, where, when, who, activities, positive & negative opinions & justifications |
| Term 2 | Module 3 – A comer | likes & dislikes in terms of food & drink, describing mealtimes, ordering a meal, planning a party PR1 exams |
| Term 2 | Module 4 – ¿Qué hacemos? | arranging to go out, making excuses, talking about clothes, sporting events |
| Term 3 | Module 5 – Operación verano | describing a holiday home, holiday activities, asking for directions, describing a world trip PR2 exams |
Year 9
| Year 9 Curriculum Overview | Themes | Unit content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Module 1 – Somos así | general likes & dislikes, talking about your week, films, birthday plans, life as a celebrity |
| Term 1 | Module 2 – Oriéntate! | the world of work, future plans and job ambitions |
| Term 2 | Module 3 – En forma | diet, healthy lifestyles, getting fit, illness & injury |
| Term 2 | Module 4 – Jóvenes en acción | children’s rights, fair trade, recycling, fundraising PR1 exams |
| Term 3 | Module 5 – Una Aventura en Madrid | meeting & greeting people, buying souvenirs, making plans, making yourself understood PR2 exams |