PGCE French info

[redbee 10]

Hi everyone,

 

I just finished a degree in Law but I am considering next year a PGCE in French .I thought about PGCE citizenship but there is not such a high demand for this subject.Can anyone give me some information about their journey in becoming a French tutor ? Was it hard to get a place on a PGCE course ?

 

Thanks

[LeMaquis 10]

I think you need a degree in French or equivalent eg a native French speaker with a degree in another subject. You'll also need to have spent time in a French-speaking country. If you don't already have fluent French and relevant time spent abroad then it'll be very difficult to get a place. Sheffield Hallam should be able to give you advice. Try their website.

[craigs 10]

I thought the PGCE was a general certificate in education at postgrad level?

 

I believe you need to have graduated in your specialist subject (in your case French) and then complete a PGCE in order to teach it within a school - prob different for adult or private education. I know that you can teach with a Cert Ed in adult eduction but you dont get QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) unless Post Grad.

 

I know teachers tend to teach several subjects but specialise in one in order to teach to A level standard in that subject

 

I maybe wrong, few years ago when I did a Cert Ed.

 

Good luck with your quest

[dondada 10]

Yep, pass the PGCE and you get QTS. But obviously you're far less likely to get a job in a subject if you haven't done the PGCE in it.

 

Not even sure if there'll be any Citizenship PGCEs kicking about any more. There probably won't be any jobs in this area any more anyway...Mr Gove is downgrading it in the current curriculum review.

 

Some PGCEs are very competitive but you've had some good advice above.

[redbee 10]

I think you need a degree in French or equivalent eg a native French speaker with a degree in another subject. You'll also need to have spent time in a French-speaking country. If you don't already have fluent French and relevant time spent abroad then it'll be very difficult to get a place. Sheffield Hallam should be able to give you advice. Try their website.

 

 

hi ,

 

Thank you for your reply.I was thinking to get in touch with Sheffield Hallam to improve my French.I studied 7 years ago at intermediate level and I obtained my Baccalaureat Diploma in French ,which is a bit like A level here .

[redbee 10]

I thought the PGCE was a general certificate in education at postgrad level?

 

I believe you need to have graduated in your specialist subject (in your case French) and then complete a PGCE in order to teach it within a school - prob different for adult or private education. I know that you can teach with a Cert Ed in adult eduction but you dont get QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) unless Post Grad.

 

I know teachers tend to teach several subjects but specialise in one in order to teach to A level standard in that subject

 

I maybe wrong, few years ago when I did a Cert Ed.

 

Good luck with your quest

 

 

 

Hi ,

 

I was thinking about starting a degree in French this year.I am not sure if my current qualification is good enough to apply for PGCE French,that is why I thought that citizenship will be much easier for me (linked with my Law Degree).Oh ..I feel really confused ,citizenship was my first choice but no demand for it .Going to see this Friday an adviser at Sheffield Hallam ,I really need to use this year to get more experience in a school.If only I could make my mind up regarding which subject.

[redbee 10]

Yep, pass the PGCE and you get QTS. But obviously you're far less likely to get a job in a subject if you haven't done the PGCE in it.

 

Not even sure if there'll be any Citizenship PGCEs kicking about any more. There probably won't be any jobs in this area any more anyway...Mr Gove is downgrading it in the current curriculum review.

 

Some PGCEs are very competitive but you've had some good advice above.

 

 

I agree with you ....that is why I think I have a better future choosing French.

[L00b 441]

hi ,

 

Thank you for your reply.I was thinking to get in touch with Sheffield Hallam to improve my French.I studied 7 years ago at intermediate level and I obtained my Baccalaureat Diploma in French ,which is a bit like A level here .

If you passed your baccalaureat in French then I expect you to be fluent enough to be native-level.

 

Or is this a uk qualification that 'sounds' like the actual french A level? (the actual Bac that all French kids sit at end of 2ndary?)

[redbee 10]

If you passed your baccalaureat in French then I expect you to be fluent enough to be native-level.

 

Or is this a uk qualification that 'sounds' like the actual french A level? (the actual Bac that all French kids sit at end of 2ndary?)

 

Hi there . European Baccalaureat is a qualification you obtain after finishing high -school (college) .Diploma de Bacalaureat is awarded after passing your profile related exams at 5 subjects.My college profile was philology so I had compulsory English and French exams at intermediate level.I used to be fluent 7-8 years ago in French when I was back in Romania.I studied 6 years in total back then but now without any practice I need to take a French course to refresh my memory.

[LeMaquis 10]

I used to be fluent 7-8 years ago in French when I was back in Romania.I studied 6 years in total back then but now without any practice I need to take a French course to refresh my memory.

 

I think you'd be better off living and working in France for a year or two before you start a PGCE to really get up to a near-native level of fluency. See what SHU tell you but I think they'll want some time spent in a French-speaking country.

[L00b 441]

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As I thought, then - within a (specifically) French context, it is not 'the' Baccalauréat.

 

I'd go along with LeMaquis, as general advice goes: a (short) language course at SHU isn't going to level you up to the degree of fluency likely to be expected for a PGCE.

 

I would however mitigate to 6 months to a year, rather than a year or two, considering the level you previously achieved - once you get the language "back in your ear", it won't take long at all to achieve fluency. Just make sure you go for total immersion (no english, or your native language -if not English-, around for that period).

[Suffragette1 10]

You need a first degree in French and a 2:1 to even be considered for entry onto a PGCE to teach it, in addition to some experience in the classroom. In fact, to do any PGCE you will need a 2:1 minimum.