Studying French in the Sixth Form helps to develop a high level of communication and comprehension skills, together with an awareness of various aspects of society in the countries in which the language is spoken. It also promotes teamwork and independence and provides a suitable foundation for the study of the subject in higher education or provides direct entry into employment. Teaching is shared by two members of staff in each year group, who use a variety of techniques and also encourage pupils to become independent learners and develop habits of listening and reading authentic resources. We aim to provide an additional conversation lesson with a native speaker to further develop their speaking skills. A LEVEL CONTENT AND EXAMINATION Theme 1: Being a young person in French-speaking society ● Families and citizenship ● Youth trends and personal identity ● Education and Employment Theme 2: Understanding the French-speaking world ● Regional culture and heritage in France and French-speaking countries ● Media, art, film and music in the French-speaking world Theme 3: Diversity and difference ● Migration and integration ● Cultural identity and marginalisation ● Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference ● Discrimination and diversity Theme 4: France 1940-1950: The Occupation and post-war years ● June 1940–May 1945 ● The cultural dimension in occupied France ● 1945-1950 COMPONENT 1: Speaking. Weighting 30% ● Presentation and discussion of an Independent Research Project ● Discussion based on a stimulus card on one of the four themes studied COMPONENT 2: Listening, reading and translation. Weighting 50% ● Listening and reading comprehension tasks ● Translation from and into French COMPONENT 3: Critical and analytical responses in writing. Weighting 20% ● Two essays: one based on a literary text and one based on either an additional literary text or a film Pupils will require two grammar workbooks (£7 each), a vocabulary book (£9) and two study guides for the film (Year 1) and the novel (Year 2 - £12 each). These may be funded through the 16-19 Bursary where appropriate. We are aiming to introduce a study visit to France, if there is sufficient interest. Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend valuable conferences in London (approximately £20 tbc).
*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in French GCSE
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ |
Studying French in the Sixth Form helps to develop a high level of communication and comprehension skills, together with an awareness of various aspects of society in the countries in which the language is spoken. It also promotes teamwork and independence and provides a suitable foundation for the study of the subject in higher education or provides direct entry into employment. Teaching is shared by two members of staff in each year group, who use a variety of techniques and also encourage pupils to become independent learners and develop habits of listening and reading authentic resources. We aim to provide an additional conversation lesson with a native speaker to further develop their speaking skills. A LEVEL CONTENT AND EXAMINATION Theme 1: Being a young person in French-speaking society ● Families and citizenship ● Youth trends and personal identity ● Education and Employment Theme 2: Understanding the French-speaking world ● Regional culture and heritage in France and French-speaking countries ● Media, art, film and music in the French-speaking world Theme 3: Diversity and difference ● Migration and integration ● Cultural identity and marginalisation ● Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference ● Discrimination and diversity Theme 4: France 1940-1950: The Occupation and post-war years ● June 1940–May 1945 ● The cultural dimension in occupied France ● 1945-1950 COMPONENT 1: Speaking. Weighting 30% ● Presentation and discussion of an Independent Research Project ● Discussion based on a stimulus card on one of the four themes studied COMPONENT 2: Listening, reading and translation. Weighting 50% ● Listening and reading comprehension tasks ● Translation from and into French COMPONENT 3: Critical and analytical responses in writing. Weighting 20% ● Two essays: one based on a literary text and one based on either an additional literary text or a film Pupils will require two grammar workbooks (£7 each), a vocabulary book (£9) and two study guides for the film (Year 1) and the novel (Year 2 - £12 each). These may be funded through the 16-19 Bursary where appropriate. We are aiming to introduce a study visit to France, if there is sufficient interest. Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend valuable conferences in London (approximately £20 tbc).
*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting Subject Requirements - 7 or higher in French GCSE
