PGCE (Primary with Foreign Languages)
This programme enables you to teach across the curriculum in two consecutive age phases in primary schools, with French, German or Spanish as a specialist subject. You gain the confidence and competence to teach a modern foreign language throughout the primary age range.
Chloë Jones, PGCE (Primary with Foreign Languages)
XRCC (French);
XRFC (German);
XRKC (Spanish)
See general entrance requirements.
See Fitness to train: criminal convictions.
Please see further information on fees and costs.
about the content of the programme, please contact the Department of Educational Studies +44 (0)20 7919 7324.
Educational Studies
UK and EU students admissions or call +44 (0)20 7919 7050. International (non-EU) students or call +44 (0)20 7919 7702.
All prospective Primary PGCE students are required to complete a minimum of 5 days in a UK primary school. There is a reference form which we will give you at interview for the school to complete.
As part of the specialist module, some students spend a month teaching in a primary school in France, Germany or Spain. You follow a taught course combining three strands to help you develop knowledge, skills and understanding in: teaching and learning modern foreign languages at primary level; cultural awareness; and linguistic skills. You focus on 7-11 year-olds.
What you Study
You follow the same programme as other PGCE (Primary) students, but also take these Modern Languages (FL) elements as part of curriculum studies:
- theories of second language learning and some aspects of bilingualism
- pedagogical approaches to modern foreign language learning
- impact of parents, teachers and socio-cultural context on language learning
- critical and analytical approach to teaching strategies and resources
- curriculum design for primary modern language teaching (QCA guidelines for KS2, linguistic progression, differentiation, assessment)
- planning of modern foreign languages in conjunction with other curricular areas (cross-curricular links with literacy, numeracy, citizenship, ICT and so on)
- planning the implementation of Modern Languages into primary school and the transition from primary to secondary education
- a linguistic component to support the development of your own language skills
- a cultural component (awareness and understanding)
- school experience in England. As part of your school placement, you teach French, German or Spanish alongside all other curriculum areas
- for some students, a four-week placement in a French, German or Spanish school with a link to a French, German or Spanish university. You assist classroom teachers, teach English as a foreign language to French/German/Spanish children and gradually take responsibility for teaching different subjects, in French, German or Spanish, under the guidance of your class teacher.
Application enquiries
Please see how to apply for information on applying to this programme.