Why study French? Universities are keen to offer places to applicants with a language at A-Level as it demonstrates that you possess skills and attributes such as problem-solving, adaptability, a global mind-set, communicating with different audiences and developing an analytical mind. Graduates with language skills are definitely more employable and earn an average of 8% - 20% more. You can enhance your career prospects in many fields by having a language capability alongside other specialist subjects. As a tool for communication, a language at A-Level complements a wide range of sciences and humanities. An A-Level in French will enable you to apply for any ab initio language course at university. It could be your door to Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic or many other exciting or unusual languages. Features of the course: We will study technological and social change, and look at diversity and multiculturalism and the benefits and issues they bring. You will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including art, music, architecture and cinema. You will learn about political engagement, how the political landscapes of France were formed and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. You will explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. 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
You must meet the following: Grade 6 in GCSE French
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing, written examination 2 hours 30 minutes (50%) Paper 2: Writing, written examination 2 hours (20%) Paper 3: Speaking, oral exam 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time (30%)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7EG |
Why study French? Universities are keen to offer places to applicants with a language at A-Level as it demonstrates that you possess skills and attributes such as problem-solving, adaptability, a global mind-set, communicating with different audiences and developing an analytical mind. Graduates with language skills are definitely more employable and earn an average of 8% - 20% more. You can enhance your career prospects in many fields by having a language capability alongside other specialist subjects. As a tool for communication, a language at A-Level complements a wide range of sciences and humanities. An A-Level in French will enable you to apply for any ab initio language course at university. It could be your door to Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic or many other exciting or unusual languages. Features of the course: We will study technological and social change, and look at diversity and multiculturalism and the benefits and issues they bring. You will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including art, music, architecture and cinema. You will learn about political engagement, how the political landscapes of France were formed and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. You will explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. 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
You must meet the following: Grade 6 in GCSE French
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing, written examination 2 hours 30 minutes (50%) Paper 2: Writing, written examination 2 hours (20%) Paper 3: Speaking, oral exam 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time (30%)
