2026 AQA GCSE French Reading Exam Papers Bundle - All Themes Topic Based (Foundation and Higher Tier)

36 Full Exam Papers • Mark Schemes • Explanations • Grade Grid

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18 AQA-style Higher Reading Exam Papers
18 AQA-style Foundation Reading Exam Papers

9 x Year 10 Higher Papers (1 for each topic)
9 x Year 10 Foundation Papers (1 for each topic)
– Straightforward AQA-style tasks
– Ideal for early course practice and building confidence

9 x Year 11 Higher Papers (1 for each topic)
9 x Year 11 Foundation Papers (1 for each topic)
– Same structure, increased difficulty
– More distractors, more complex vocabulary, and more challenging comprehension

Year 10 Foundation (F & H) and Year 11 papers covering the following:

Theme 1: People and lifestyle
Topic 1: Identity and relationships with others
Topic 2: Healthy living and lifestyle
Topic 3: Education and work

Theme 2: Popular culture
Topic 1: Free-time activities
Topic 2: Customs, festivals and celebrations
Topic 3: Celebrity culture

Theme 3: Communication and the world around us
Topic 1: Travel and tourism, including places of interest
Topic 2: Media and technology
Topic 3: The environment and where people live

Perfect for Year 10 (confidence-building) and Year 11 (exam-preparation), this bundle offers structured progression, rigorous exam-style practice, and teacher-friendly assessment materials.

What’s Included?

Each paper includes:
Section A: Reading comprehension
Section B: Translating into English

36 Teacher guides:
Section A: Reading comprehension
Section B: Translating into English
Mark Scheme (Quick Reference)
Mark Scheme with Explanations
Grade Boundaries Grid

Why Teachers Love This Resource
Ready-to-use formats: PDF + editable Word
No branding / no prep required
Simulate an exam: Complete in 45 (F) or 60 (H) minutes for realistic practice
Focus on specific topics: Ideal for end-of-topic assessmentsIdeal for mock exams, homework, intervention, or revision lessons
Can be used topic-by-topic or as full timed assessments

Disclaimer
This resource has been created independently to support teachers and students preparing for the AQA GCSE French 2026 specification. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by AQA.