French

Assessment

A level French is a linear course so assessment of students’ knowledge takes place at the end of the two years study. The A level consists of 3 papers. Paper 1 is a Listening, Reading and Writing paper (the Writing element of which involves translation) and is worth 50% of the A level. Paper 2 is a Writing paper consisting of two essays, one based on the film studied and one on the novel studied. The Writing paper is worth 20%. Paper 3 is a Speaking paper which will focus on topics studied and the student’s individual research project. The Speaking paper is worth 30%.