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Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) French 7156

This syllabus is designed for students who are learning French as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as learners progress through their studies.

The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture of countries where French is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of other languages.

This syllabus is graded from 9 to 1 but is otherwise the same as Cambridge IGCSE French (0520). You will find past papers and other resources for Cambridge IGCSE French (0520); these may be useful for teaching Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) French (7156).

Syllabus availability

From 2019 this syllabus will be available in Administrative Zone 3 in both June and November. Check the administrative zones for your school.

For further information please contact our Customer Services team at info@cambridgeinternational.org.

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Please note that if you make an entry for the 9-1 grading scale, it is not then possible to switch to the A*-G grading scale once the entries deadline has passed. If you find that you have accidentally made an entry for the 9-1 syllabus, you must withdraw and re-enter before the entries deadline.

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  • 2020 Syllabus (PDF, 270KB)
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    • 2021 Syllabus update (PDF, 174KB)
  • 2022 - 2024 Syllabus (PDF, 397KB)
    • 2022-2024 Syllabus update (PDF, 175KB)

Syllabus Support

  • Support for French Foreign Language (9-1) (PDF, 1MB)

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We provide a wide range of support so that teachers can give their learners the best possible preparation for Cambridge programmes and qualifications. For teachers at registered Cambridge schools, support materials for specific syllabuses are available from the School Support Hub (username and password required).

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  • 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)

    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)

    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 Maths (Collins)

    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

    Cambridge IGCSE Maths (Collins)

    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

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