Why study this subject? In a shrinking world, in which business no longer recognises national frontiers, more and more people are realising how far language competence can broaden their horizons and career opportunities. The further study of a language covers a stimulating range of topics and offers fascinating insights into other cultures and inculcates valuable study skills, as well as developing indispensable communication skills. French is a widely spoken language in the world: its further study will allow you to deepen your understanding of a wide range of Francophone cultures and enable you to engage with one of the most thriving and wide ranging economic communities in the entire world, thus opening you innumerable doors for professional development in a range of careers. Year 12 Course content - Topics: 1. Aspects of French speaking society • The changing nature of the family • The cyber-society • The place of voluntary work 2. Artistic culture in the French world • A culture proud of its heritage • Contemporary francophone music • Cinema: the 7th art form - Grammar - Works (students must study either one text and one film or two texts) Year 13 Course content - Topics: 1. Aspects of French society • The changing nature of the family • Cyber society • The place of voluntary work 2. Aspects of French speaking society • Positive features of a diverse society • Life of the marginalized • How criminals are treated 3. Artistic culture in the French speaking world • A culture proud of its heritage • Contemporary francophone music • Cinema: the 7th art 4. Aspects of political life in the French speaking world • Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens • Demonstrations and strikes • Politics and immigration - Grammar - Works (students must study either one text or one film) - Individual research project
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (40% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and assesses knowledge of the topics and grammar. Students will have to listen to spoken passages and read texts and produce written responses to comprehension questions. They will also have to produce translations into French and English Paper 2: Writing (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours and assesses one text and one film or two texts from the lists in the specification and grammar Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 21—23 minutes and assesses one sub-theme from the topics studied and the student’s individual research project. The students will have to engage in a topic discussion based on a stimulus cards and then carry out a presentation and follow up discussion about their individual research project
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PL |
Why study this subject? In a shrinking world, in which business no longer recognises national frontiers, more and more people are realising how far language competence can broaden their horizons and career opportunities. The further study of a language covers a stimulating range of topics and offers fascinating insights into other cultures and inculcates valuable study skills, as well as developing indispensable communication skills. French is a widely spoken language in the world: its further study will allow you to deepen your understanding of a wide range of Francophone cultures and enable you to engage with one of the most thriving and wide ranging economic communities in the entire world, thus opening you innumerable doors for professional development in a range of careers. Year 12 Course content - Topics: 1. Aspects of French speaking society • The changing nature of the family • The cyber-society • The place of voluntary work 2. Artistic culture in the French world • A culture proud of its heritage • Contemporary francophone music • Cinema: the 7th art form - Grammar - Works (students must study either one text and one film or two texts) Year 13 Course content - Topics: 1. Aspects of French society • The changing nature of the family • Cyber society • The place of voluntary work 2. Aspects of French speaking society • Positive features of a diverse society • Life of the marginalized • How criminals are treated 3. Artistic culture in the French speaking world • A culture proud of its heritage • Contemporary francophone music • Cinema: the 7th art 4. Aspects of political life in the French speaking world • Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens • Demonstrations and strikes • Politics and immigration - Grammar - Works (students must study either one text or one film) - Individual research project
The minimum qualification for entry into the Sixth Form at the School is 8 full course GCSE passes. The 8 passes must include English, Mathematics and a science at GCSE. Four of the passes must be at grade 7 or above and another four must be at grade 6 or above. For iGCSEs graded A* to G, grade A is equivalent to a 7 and A* is equivalent to an 8 or 9.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (40% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and assesses knowledge of the topics and grammar. Students will have to listen to spoken passages and read texts and produce written responses to comprehension questions. They will also have to produce translations into French and English Paper 2: Writing (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 2 hours and assesses one text and one film or two texts from the lists in the specification and grammar Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A Level) This exam lasts 21—23 minutes and assesses one sub-theme from the topics studied and the student’s individual research project. The students will have to engage in a topic discussion based on a stimulus cards and then carry out a presentation and follow up discussion about their individual research project
