Course information
French
Charles Darwin School - Bromley
01959574043
Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU
Course summary

Good foreign language skills are in short supply and can be used in many different jobs or maybe you will use your skills and understanding of French culture to make your holidays more enriching and enjoyable. Either way, there are many benefits of learning a language in the Sixth Form. The topics involved allow a clear progression from GCSE and to address the needs and interests of post-16 students including the culture of the foreign country. In the final examination you will be tested in the four essential skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, including open-ended tasks that require you to express and justify opinions. You will also need to have a deep understanding of grammar and be able to apply the structures in your written and spoken work. Core content: 1. Social issues and trends, 2. Political and artistic culture, 3. Grammar, 4. Works: Literary texts and films (optional) Career Opportunities: Travel and Tourism industry, Business industry, Translator, Interpreter.

Entry requirements

At least five grade 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent at L2 In addition the required entry criteria for each of the courses they wish to study in the Sixth Form, some of the courses offered may require a higher GCSE grade in a particular subject or subjects

How you'll be assessed

Assessment 1: Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 50% of A Level Assessment 2: Written exam: 2 hours, 80 marks in total, 20% of A Level Assessment 3: Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time), 60 marks in total, 30% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBromley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressJail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU