2026 AQA GCSE French – Theme 2 Popular culture Topic Based Reading Exam Papers Bundle (Higher 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 Higher Reading exam papers for Theme 2: Popular culture (3.1.2).

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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What’s Included?
6 AQA-style Reading Exam Papers
3 x Year 10 Higher Papers (1 for each topic)
– Straightforward AQA-style tasks
– Ideal for early course practice and building confidence
3 x Year 11 Higher Papers (1 for each topic)
– Same structure, increased difficulty
– More distractors, more complex vocabulary, and more challenging comprehension

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

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

Six 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 (1–9) 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 60 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 Higher 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.