Primary French Schemes of Work (Reception–KS2)KS1 KS2 French Scheme of work

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Lingobox Primary French provides a complete Primary French scheme of work for Reception, KS1 and KS2 — with clear progression, manageable planning and engaging, active learning that supports every teacher to succeed.

Choose the pathway that matches your learners’ starting point
Our English programmes are organised according to when learners began French, rather than simply their current year group.
This will help you find the programme that best matches their age, experience and previous learning.

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👇 Choose Your Starting Point

Start anywhere and follow a clear, progressive pathway across your school.

Reception

A playful introduction to French through songs, movement and routines.
Pathway:
Reception → Year 1 → Year 2 → KS2
Builds strong foundations for language learning.

Start in Reception

KS1 (Years 1–2)

A complete 2-year programme forming part of a structured Primary French scheme of work.
Pathway:
Year 1 → Year 2 → KS2
A clear and manageable starting point for most primary schools.

Start in KS1

KS2 (Years 3–6)

Full KS2 French scheme of work launching soon, with structured progression across lower and upper KS2.
Pathway:
Year 3 → Year 4 → Year 5 → Year 6
Designed to support National Curriculum progression and whole-school planning.

Start in KS2

No matter where you start, Lingobox provides a clear, step-by-step Primary French scheme of work for your whole school.
Learn about how Lingobox works below:

12 Language Outcomes, 20 Lessons (Per Year)

Each year group follows the same simple structure: a 20-lesson core programme organised into short blocks with spiral progression, forming part of a cohesive Primary French scheme of work.
⭐ 12 Language Outcomes – clear end-of-year goals aligned with age-related expectations
🌎 20 core language lessons – approximately 30–45 minutes each, delivered across the school year
🎨 Optional enrichment lessons – seasonal, cultural, story-based and cross-curricular opportunities
🪀 Daily language exposure – through classroom routines, songs, games and simple French interactions
This structured approach ensures clear progression across Reception, KS1 and KS2 while remaining realistic and manageable for busy classrooms.

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