We revise qualifications regularly to make sure they continue to meet the needs of learners, schools and higher education institutions around the world. We have made some changes to this syllabus and assessment materials to improve how learners demonstrate their ability in written and spoken French. These changes are for examination from 2021.
How has the syllabus changed?
- The vocabulary list has been updated.
- We have revised the assessment objectives.
- The syllabus content section now includes the sub-skills we expect learners to develop.
How has the assessment changed?
- Updated assessment objectives now align with the relevant CEFR level descriptors and ‘can do’ statements.
- The Speaking test (Paper 3) has been updated. Candidates will complete one role play and two topic conversations.
- We have made it clearer which sub-skills are assessed in each paper and have included these in the syllabus document.
When do these changes take place?
The updated syllabus is for examination in from June 2021 onwards. Please see the 2021 syllabus above for full details.
Coming soon
We are developing a wide range of support to help you plan and teach the 2021 syllabus.
Support
Look out for a comprehensive range of materials to help you teach the updated syllabus including a scheme of work, Example candidate responses, Learner and Teacher Guides as well as specimen paper answers. These resources will be available from April 2019 onwards (before first teaching) through our School Support Hub.
Endorsed resources
View the latest resources that are being developed for the Cambridge IGCSE French as a Foreign Language syllabus (7156).
Cambridge IGCSE French as a Foreign Language (Cambridge University Press)
These skills-based resources encourage intercultural awareness with a focus on French as a world language. Activities designed to stimulate learning, help develop language skills and support students through the course.
Read more on the Cambridge University press website
Cambridge IGCSE French as a Foreign Language (Hodder)
Strengthen language skills and cultural awareness with a differentiated approach that offers comprehensive coverage of the revised Cambridge IGCSE French syllabus for examination from 2021.
Read more on the Hodder website
Cambridge IGCSE French (Collins)
This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE French syllabus. With a clear structure and engaging content, the topic-based units allow for language and skills to be taught in context.
Read more on the Collins website
Vocab Express Cambridge IGCSE French (Collins)
For learner support. Vocab Express is an online platform for schools that encourages students to learn foreign language vocabulary independently. This course is based on the vocabulary list for Cambridge IGCSE French.
Read more on the Collins website