French

Are you passionate about France and all things French? Are you independent and proactive in your approach to language learning? This course would suit you if you enjoy setting yourself language goals and targets, and working towards them.

In our tutorial style classes, you will learn about the culture, history and politics of the Francophone world and soon become an expert in these areas. You will have individual attention to help you to grow as a linguist. In addition to your taught classes, we offer an hour per student per week with our French Assistant who will tailor the lessons to suit the needs of the individual. You will enhance your communication skills and develop the confidence to initiate face to face interactions and respond naturally and spontaneously. Nothing could equip you better for a changing world than learning a Modern Foreign Language at this level.

Course structure /

Exam board: AQA Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50%) Covering aspects of French-speaking society: current trends and issues; artistic culture in the French-speaking world; aspects of political life in the French-speaking world and grammar. Written exam: (2 hours 30 minutes)

Paper 2: Writing (20%) Covering One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification and grammar. Written exam (2 hours)

Paper 3: Speaking (30%) Individual research project One of four themes (Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends, Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues, Artistic culture in the French-speaking world, Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world). Oral exam (21–23 minutes) Beyond A Level /

With an A Level in French you will have acquired not only practical language skills but also the skills of communication, analysis and argument which will be highly beneficial in any career you pursue. Careers include: Graduates often go on to careers in the Foreign Office, international businesses, charities and NGOs to name but a few careers. It is also integral to, or complements, a huge number of careers including computing, travel and tourism, public administration, law, banking, medicine, journalism, education and social work.

Entry requirements /

GCSE French (Grade 6)