A Level French

This exciting, dynamic course allows students with a flair for languages to indulge their passion by taking their skills to the next level. Over the two years, they study a variety of topics including Francophone music and cinema, cultural heritage, and immigration, while honing their skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students also read two literary texts, learning to discuss and analyse these in essays. The speaking exam, as well as featuring the topics studied, also includes a presentation by the student on a Francophone topic of their choice. They start their research at the end of Year 12, aiming to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of their subject.

Full details of the course, its aims and objectives and methods of assessment can be accessed via:

A-level French Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa.org.uk)

Three exams.

Paper 1 – 2hrs 30mins - Listening, Reading and Writing (50%)

Paper 2 – 2 hours - Writing (20%) - questions on two texts studied

Paper 3 – Speaking (30%) – themed discussion and presentation/discussion based on an individual research project

Our entry requirements are as follows:

• 5 x GCSEs at minimum Grade 4

• GCSE Grade 4 in English and Mathematics

• GCSE Grade 5 in an academically relevant qualification to the chosen A-level subject

Higher education and career pathways supported by A-level French include:

• Education

• Journalism

• Travel and tourism

• Civil service

• Translating/Interpreting

• Working overseas