2026 AQA GCSE French – Theme 3 Comm & WAU Topic Based Reading Exam Papers Bundle (Foundation Tier)

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

Prepare your students for the new 2026 AQA GCSE French specification with this complete set of six full-length, topic-based Reading exam papers for Theme 3: Communication and the world around us (3.1.3).

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.

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Complete set 2026 AQA French Reading papers – Foundation Tier, all themes covered.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13368697

What’s Included?

6 AQA-style Reading Exam Papers:

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

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

Theme 3 Topics
Travel and Tourism, including places of interest
Media and Technology
The environment and where people live

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

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

Complete Teacher & Student Support
Full Mark Scheme
Mark Scheme with Step-by-Step Explanations (perfect for class feedback and modelling)
Grade Grid (1–5) created using AQA’s grade averages to support realistic assessment
Ready-to-use formats: PDF + editable Word
No branding / no prep required

Why Teachers Love This Resource
Simulate an exam: Complete in 45 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
Perfect for Foundation Tier and mixed-ability classes

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.