French
Course summary
A Level French builds upon your existing knowledge gained at GCSE, giving you a sound understanding of using your language in a variety of contexts and situations - at home, abroad, with friends or in the workplace. French is spoken by 74 million people across the world, notably in France and former French territories; it's also a key language across Europe and can help your long-term employment prospects - according to the British Council, nearly half of UK businesses look for employees who can speak French.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 2 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
French | Grade 5 in French | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
- Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language - Grade 5 or above in GCSE French - if you did not study GCSE French, but are bilingual, we will assess your suitability on an individual basis - Three further GCSEs at grade 4 or above If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8. All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them.
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Assessment
Assessment takes place regularly on the course to provide practice and feedback. The final exams will take place at the end of the second year and will include paper 1 (listening, reading and translation), paper 2 (writing on a film and book and translation into French) an paper 3 (an oral exam).
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