Course information
French
Highams Park School - Waltham Forest
02085274051
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ
Course summary

Studying French A level will give you the opportunity to build on all your GCSE language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation through a variety of classroom-based and independent learning activities, whilst acquiring a thorough understanding of the grammar of the language Themes will include topics of social, cultural, political, or artistic importance and include the study of a film (La Haine) and a work of literature (No et Moi). On top of these topics, you are encouraged to explore French culture through various films, music, and literary works. As part of the speaking assessment, you will undertake an independent research project where you will study an area of personal interest related to the countries where French is spoken. During the course, you will also have the opportunity to practise your language skills with a native-speaking assistant

Entry requirements

GCSE French grade 6.

How you'll be assessed

A reading, listening and writing exam - 50% of A Level grade A written exam (two essays on a novel and a film studied ) – 20% of A level grade. Oral exam (a discussion based on a stimulus card and presentation and discussion of individual research project) – 30% of A level grade

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
Address34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ