At A-level, in French, students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their own personal choice.
To gain entry onto the French A-level course students will need to attain a grade 6 in GCSE French.
At the end of the course there will be three examinations. Paper 1—Listening, Reading & Writing (2 hours 30 minutes) Paper 2—Writing (text & film) (2 hours) Paper 3—Speaking (21-23 minutes)
About Education Provider
Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Local Authority | York |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ |
At A-level, in French, students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world. Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their own personal choice.
To gain entry onto the French A-level course students will need to attain a grade 6 in GCSE French.
At the end of the course there will be three examinations. Paper 1—Listening, Reading & Writing (2 hours 30 minutes) Paper 2—Writing (text & film) (2 hours) Paper 3—Speaking (21-23 minutes)