AQA MFL Instructions for the Conduct of Exams (ICE)

The MFL Instructions for the Conduct of Exams (ICE) for the summer 2026 exams series are now available.

3.5 Research project

Students will choose one of the research topics below and must cover all the bullet points in their research.

3.5.1 Research topic: Poland during the communist era

  • Impact on daily life
  • Influence of the Catholic Church
  • The Solidarity movement

3.5.2 Research topic: Racism in Poland

  • Origins of racism
  • Victims of racism
  • The fight against racism

3.5.3 Research topic: Tourism in Poland

  • The development of a tourist infrastructure
  • Popular tourist sites/places of interest
  • Regional gastronomy

3.5.4 Research topic: The resistance movement in Poland during World War II

  • Resistance organisations
  • Forms of resistance
  • Actions and operations