.QCF.

WJEC QUALIFICATIONMODERN LANGUAGES (QCF)

Enhancing Achievement

WJEC offers a suite of QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) language

qualifications. The qualifications formally accredit learners for demonstrating

their competency in communicating in another language.

They are designed to recognise the achievements of young learners and

provide a platform for learners to pursue a modern foreign language in

secondary education and beyond.

The qualifications which are currently available are:

• French

• German

• Italian

• Japanese

• Mandarin

• Spanish

These qualifications are ideal for use in a range of settings including:

• Primary school learners

• Lunchtime or afterschool language clubs

• KS3 pupils who are starting to learn a second foreign language

• College students

• Adult learners in a work context

• Lifelong learning courses

“The support my school has received fromWJEC has been fantastic”

– Head of Department, Royds School

� Formal accreditation which acknowledges the achievement of the learner

� Each qualification requires 10 hours to deliver and complete (20 hours for

written non-roman scripts)

� Flexible units – the opportunity to combine different themes, skills and

levels according to individual needs

� No exams – the aim is to build confidence when communicating in a

foreign language

� Positive assessment method – learners demonstrate what they “can do”

with their language skills

� Ideal for building confidence and engaging learners of any age

� Units can be delivered and assessed through a variety of contexts including

social and work based scenarios

QCF IN MODERN LANGUAGES.

BENEFITS TO LEARNERS.

QUALIFICATION CONTENT AND STRUCTURE.

The qualification is available at:

• Entry Level (3)

• Level 1

• Level 2

Each qualification consists of individual units and these units cover 5 key themes:

• Communicating Personal Information

• Social Activities

• Organising and Planning

• Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions

• Education and Employment

The units are available as spoken communication (understanding and speaking) at

all levels and written communication (reading and writing) at Levels 1 & 2.

The units are internally assessed and externally moderated. Candidates’ evidence

can be entered in the January or June series of moderation each year.

Each qualification requires 10 hours to deliver and complete (20 hours for written

non-roman scripts), which is ideal for bite-size language learning.

Enhancing Achievement

At WJEC, we have been designing and awarding qualifications to the highest

standard for over 60 years.

We pride ourselves on service, which is why every teacher has direct access to

our subject officers, ensuring that they get the right level of support when

they need it.

We provide an extensive range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

courses throughout the UK.

You may also be interested in our range of GCSE and A level foreign language

qualifications:

www.wjec.co.uk/modernforeignlanguages

.WHY CHOOSE WJEC?.

.FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:.

Claire Parry Subject Officer claire.parry@wjec.co.uk 029 2026 5446

www.wjec.co.uk/QCFmodernlanguages