This remarkable project sees Year 9 students draw inspiration and enthusiasm for French from the work of Molière. They work on the text of L’avare, research the life and times of the author and use what they have learnt to take a scene from the play and while retaining the characters, adapt the script to include elements from a speaking assessment. Using the language, skills and techniques developed in their work on the play, the students wrote and recorded a presentation in French about themselves.

The project improved student confidence, performance and enthusiasm. All students
performed beyond their target GCSE grades and there has been an increase in the number of students opting for French at GCSE.

L’avare de Filey also receives the French Embassy special prize for the best project involving French.