French

Subject Spotlight

Le Monde Francophone

Bienvenue! In the Davitt College French Department, language learning is treated as a passport to the wider francophone world. From their very first week in first year, students are immersed in an active, supportive environment designed to build immediate confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We don't just focus on vocabulary lists; we prioritize spontaneous expression, interactive group projects, and real-world communication that prepares our students for global citizenship.

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The Davitt Standard

Embrace the language of culture, international relations, and global communication in a dynamic, action-oriented environment.

Language Acquisition & Culture

French Curriculum & Pathways

Empowering students as authentic social agents through actionable communication, cultural awareness, and structured fluency in Junior and Senior Cycle.

Stage 1 • Years 1 to 3 Choice Subject

Junior Cycle French

Championing an action-oriented framework for language acquisition, empowering students to act as authentic social agents from day one.

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The Three Pillars

Communicative Competence, Language Awareness, and Socio-Cultural Knowledge.

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Classroom-Based Assessments

CBA 1: SLP portfolio selection. CBA 2: Oral communication unscripted showcase.

Written & Aural

90%

Terminal common-level exam & aural stimulus.

Assessment Task

10%

Reflective written assessment task.

VIEW Junior Cycle Curriculum →

Stage 2 • Leaving Certificate Advanced Pathway

Leaving Certificate French

Building directly upon Junior Cycle frameworks with an integrated approach to linguistic accuracy and spontaneous expression.

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Core Curriculum Areas

Communicative proficiency, precision language awareness, and francophone cultural knowledge.

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Future Development

Preparing for senior cycle specification redevelopment implementation in September 2028.

20%–25%

Oral Exam

15-minute face-to-face interaction.

20%–25%

Listening

Aural aural stimuli processing.

30%–40%

Reading

Multi-layered text analysis.

15%–25%

Writing

Written production.

VIEW Senior Cycle Curriculum →

Visual Showcase

French Department Gallery

Explore life within the Davitt College French department—from vibrant classroom shots and European Day of Languages celebrations to prizegivings for French competitions.

French Department News

Transition Year

Transition Year Students Immerse Themselves in French Cinema at the Linenhall

Exchange Programme

German Exchange Week Begins With Official Welcome at Davitt College

Erasmus+

Welcoming European Partners: Erasmus+ Job Shadowing with Lycée Général Saint Odile

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Beyond the Classroom

At Davitt College, language learning extends far past the classroom walls. Our students regularly engage with French culture, cinema, modern technology, and national events to build true global communication skills.

Cultural Expeditions & Competitions

We bring the Francophone world to life through local and international links. From achieving national success in the Association of French Language Teachers quiz to immersive cinema trips at the Linenhall Arts Centre and senior study tours to the European Parliament in Brussels, our students experience culture in action.

The French Club & Whole-School Events

Language is celebrated across our entire community. Our student-led lunchtime French Club features interactive games and traditional French breakfasts. School-wide highlights include celebrating global Francophonie Day and our massive annual European Day of Languages poster exhibition.

Digital Innovation & Learner Autonomy

We leverage modern technology to gamify learning and build independent study habits. Using platforms like Quizlet, students take ownership of their vocabulary goals outside class, celebrated through our hotly contested "Quizlet Students of the Month" awards.

Ready to Join the Conversation?

Whether you are building your foundations in Junior Cycle or mastering fluency for the Leaving Certificate and beyond, your French language journey starts here.

Junior Cycle Options Leaving Certificate Pathways

Speak to the department team to get started.

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