You will look at how French-speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally, and how it continues to change. In the first year, aspects of the social context are studied, together with aspects of the artistic life of French-speaking countries. In the second year, further aspects of the social background are covered, this time focusing on issues such as life for those on the margins of French-speaking society as well as looking at the positive influences that diversity brings. You will also study the political landscape in a French-speaking country, looking at immigration from a political perspective and at the way in which political power is expressed through action such as strikes and demonstrations. The extent to which teenagers are politically engaged and taking a look towards the future of political life in French-speaking society also forms part of the course.
5 in GCSE French (must sit a Higher paper) 5 in GCSE English Language A-level Courses For A-Level courses the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths. Vocational BTEC Courses Four GCSEs at 4+ including English and/or Maths and a merit if you have studied the course in year 11.
There are three elements to the final assessment at the end of Year 13. Listening, reading and writing a 2.5-hour paper worth 50% Writing a 2-hour paper worth 20% Speaking is tested orally taking approximately 21-23 minutes including 5 minutes of preparation worth 30%
About Education Provider
Region | South East |
Local Authority | West Sussex |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ |
You will look at how French-speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally, and how it continues to change. In the first year, aspects of the social context are studied, together with aspects of the artistic life of French-speaking countries. In the second year, further aspects of the social background are covered, this time focusing on issues such as life for those on the margins of French-speaking society as well as looking at the positive influences that diversity brings. You will also study the political landscape in a French-speaking country, looking at immigration from a political perspective and at the way in which political power is expressed through action such as strikes and demonstrations. The extent to which teenagers are politically engaged and taking a look towards the future of political life in French-speaking society also forms part of the course.
5 in GCSE French (must sit a Higher paper) 5 in GCSE English Language A-level Courses For A-Level courses the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths. Vocational BTEC Courses Four GCSEs at 4+ including English and/or Maths and a merit if you have studied the course in year 11.
There are three elements to the final assessment at the end of Year 13. Listening, reading and writing a 2.5-hour paper worth 50% Writing a 2-hour paper worth 20% Speaking is tested orally taking approximately 21-23 minutes including 5 minutes of preparation worth 30%