Course information
French
Harris Federation Post 16 - Croydon
Harris Federation South London Schools, 4th Floor Norfolk House, Croydon, CR0 1LH
Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

English Lang - 5 Relevant subject - At least a grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.

How you'll be assessed

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.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHarris Federation South London Schools, 4th Floor Norfolk House, Croydon, CR0 1LH