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French

Exam Board Level Qualification Assessment Method
Eduqas Level 3 A level Speaking test (30%) Listening reading and translation (50% ) Written response (20%)

It is increasingly important in a globalized society to be able to speak more than just one language. So if you enjoyed GCSE French and are keen to be able to communicate in French better then this could be the course for you.

This course will enable you to:

  • Communicate confidently and clearly and effectively in the French
  • Develop insights into the France and potentially into any of the over 40 countries around the world where French is the main the language spoken.
  • Study a subject that combines well with any AS/A2 subject and which will combine with many subjects at degree level really well.
  • Develop the transferable skills that are highly valued by employers and universities
  • Course Outline

    • A level is a natural progression from GCSE. Throughout your studies, you will learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. You will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of your choice.
      As well as lessons with the teacher, students will have a timetabled lesson each week with the foreign language assistant in smaller groups to focus on speaking and listening.

      The A level course is organised into topics:

      • Theme 1: Being a young person in French-speaking society
      • Theme 2: Understanding the artistic and cultural world of French-speaking society
      • Theme 3: Diversity and difference
      • Theme 4: France 1940-1950: The Occupation and post-war years

      The course also covers the study of a literary work and a feature film.
      At the end of the course you will take three exams, which will test your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

  • Career opportunities and further study

    • Universities and employers value the ability to speak other languages. Many students continue their study of French as part of their university degrees. There is now a huge array of courses, which combine French with subjects such as business and management, marketing, accountancy, law, engineering, sciences, IT, arts and music.

      Many students continue their study of French as part of their university degrees. There is now a huge array of courses, which combine French with subjects such as business and management, marketing, accountancy, law, engineering, sciences, IT, arts and music. Studies show that you improve your employment prospects by being able to speak a second language.

  • Trips and Events

    • You will have the opportunity to visit Toulouse on an exchange trip.

  • Useful Links
  • Conversation sessions with a Language Assistant

    • As well as your lessons with your teachers, you will have a timetabled lesson each week with the foreign language assistant in smaller groups to focus on speaking and listening.

Entry Requirements 2023

You can download provisional entry requirements for courses that start in 2023 below. Please note that your enrolment on to a particular course must be approved by the Head of that department.

Subject Entry Requirements

What our students say

“I would STRONGLY recommend this course... the lessons and range of topics covered are very interesting.”

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