Training and events

Our events programme will help you deliver the GCSE French 2016 specification with confidence.

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Professional Development Academy

Our brand-new Professional Development Academy provides access to a wide range of high-quality training courses to support you in delivering the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) French qualification with confidence.

We have a range of on-demand, live and self-guided courses available, creating flexible learning options at a time and place that suits you.

To browse our extensive range of training events and courses, visit the Professional Development Academy.

Book your place through the Professional Development Academy

Free local network events

To bring MFL teachers together, we run network events in the Autumn and Spring.

Explore our network events in the Professional Development Academy

"[The trainer] was clearly very well informed and had an effective presentation style. She was very realistic and encouraging." Phil, Dorset
"Great variety of activities to use in my teaching and support students." Sylvie, Essex
"I liked the fact that there were lots of practical ideas that could easily be used in classes, and lots of opportunities to hear great ideas from fellow teachers." Claire, London

Mocks marking

This training aims to help you understand how to apply the mark schemes to your students' work.

If you were unable to attend one of these events but would like to access the training materials, which include marked student exemplars, you can do so here.

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Conducting the speaking exam

This training aims to help you understand the GCSE speaking assessment, including your role as the teacher-examiner.

If you were unable to attend one of these events but would like to access the training materials, which include marked student exemplars, you can download them under 'Training materials'.

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Getting Ready to Teach Pearson’s GCSE in French

These events are for teachers preparing to deliver the specification for the first time. If you were unable to attend one of these events but would still like to access the training materials, you can do so here:

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Any questions?

If anything is unclear, or if you need more information, please contact your subject advisor, Alistair Drewery.