This course aims for pupils to develop their level of fluency by using the language learned in a wide range of contexts, gain a useful insight into another culture and reflect on aspects of contemporary society, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment and motivation of improving their linguistic level. Pupils also have the opportunity to immerse themselves into French culture by spending some me in France using the links with our partner schools. With its broad syllabus, French complements a wide range of subjects, from the sciences, arts and humanities. The A level course develops a range of transferable and highly sought after skills. It is suitable for anyone who has a natural love of languages, or inquisitiveness about life in other countries. The course also provides an excellent basis for anyone who is interested in pursuing further study or a career in languages.
8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English GCSE Grade 7 in French.
The specified subject content for each subject is as follows: • Social issues and trends Y12 – la famille en voie de changement, la cyber‐société, le rôle du bénévolat Y13 – les aspects positifs d’une société diverse, quelle vie pour les marginalisés, comment on traite les criminels • Political and artistic culture Y12 – une culture fière de son patrimoine culturel, la musique francophone contemporaine, cinéma –le septième art Y13 – les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique ; manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir ? ; la politique et l’immigration •Grammar At the end of Year 13 students will take 3 papers to test the content above. Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing. Students must listen, read and respond to passages from a range of contexts and sources. They must also translate a passage into and out of the target language. (2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 50% of the A level) Paper 2: Writing. Students must write two critical essays about a film and novel (we study La Haine by Kassovitz and L’Etranger by Camus) in French. (2 hours, 80 marks, 20% of the A level) Paper 3: Speaking. Students firstly discuss a stimulus card on one of the sub‐topics studied during the course (5‐6 minutes) and then present and hold a discussion about their topic from their independent research project. (21‐23 minutes including 5 minutes preparation time, 60 marks in total, 30% of the A level).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Twyford Crescent, London, W3 9PP |
This course aims for pupils to develop their level of fluency by using the language learned in a wide range of contexts, gain a useful insight into another culture and reflect on aspects of contemporary society, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment and motivation of improving their linguistic level. Pupils also have the opportunity to immerse themselves into French culture by spending some me in France using the links with our partner schools. With its broad syllabus, French complements a wide range of subjects, from the sciences, arts and humanities. The A level course develops a range of transferable and highly sought after skills. It is suitable for anyone who has a natural love of languages, or inquisitiveness about life in other countries. The course also provides an excellent basis for anyone who is interested in pursuing further study or a career in languages.
8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English GCSE Grade 7 in French.
The specified subject content for each subject is as follows: • Social issues and trends Y12 – la famille en voie de changement, la cyber‐société, le rôle du bénévolat Y13 – les aspects positifs d’une société diverse, quelle vie pour les marginalisés, comment on traite les criminels • Political and artistic culture Y12 – une culture fière de son patrimoine culturel, la musique francophone contemporaine, cinéma –le septième art Y13 – les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique ; manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir ? ; la politique et l’immigration •Grammar At the end of Year 13 students will take 3 papers to test the content above. Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing. Students must listen, read and respond to passages from a range of contexts and sources. They must also translate a passage into and out of the target language. (2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 50% of the A level) Paper 2: Writing. Students must write two critical essays about a film and novel (we study La Haine by Kassovitz and L’Etranger by Camus) in French. (2 hours, 80 marks, 20% of the A level) Paper 3: Speaking. Students firstly discuss a stimulus card on one of the sub‐topics studied during the course (5‐6 minutes) and then present and hold a discussion about their topic from their independent research project. (21‐23 minutes including 5 minutes preparation time, 60 marks in total, 30% of the A level).
