French A Level is a varied and exciting course, which provides an excellent means of developing a range of linguistic and analytical skills. Students will consolidate and enhance their knowledge of French through discussion, group work, presentation and research. Lessons are conducted primarily in the target language. As well as learning to master the French language, students will study topics focused primarily on the French-speaking world and will thus gain a thorough understanding of the culture and modern history of this important European Union country and other francophone nations.
English Lang - 5 Relevant Subject - At least a grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject.
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. Paper 1: Listening, reading and translating French-English and English-French. Paper 2: Written response to the film and/or book. Paper 3: Speaking exam: discussion of topics studied; plus at A Level, a presentation and discussion on individual research project.
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Region | London |
Local Authority | Croydon |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT |
French A Level is a varied and exciting course, which provides an excellent means of developing a range of linguistic and analytical skills. Students will consolidate and enhance their knowledge of French through discussion, group work, presentation and research. Lessons are conducted primarily in the target language. As well as learning to master the French language, students will study topics focused primarily on the French-speaking world and will thus gain a thorough understanding of the culture and modern history of this important European Union country and other francophone nations.
English Lang - 5 Relevant Subject - At least a grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject.
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. Paper 1: Listening, reading and translating French-English and English-French. Paper 2: Written response to the film and/or book. Paper 3: Speaking exam: discussion of topics studied; plus at A Level, a presentation and discussion on individual research project.