Course information
French (A Level)
The Downs School - West Berkshire
01635270000
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
Course summary

Students will study a range of themes relating to France and the French-speaking world, in order to develop their understanding of these countries. They will examine how key events in the past have influenced modern day life, and how these countries are meeting the challenges of the future, in addition to their contributions to literature and the arts. Students will study the language in greater depth, developing their grammatical knowledge and accuracy. In addition, each student will select a topic of personal interest, linked to the areas of study, conducting research, and subsequently presenting their findings as part of the final Speaking Exam. They are assessed across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Entry requirements

GCSE French grade 6 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Year Thirteen: Paper One: listening, reading and writing (50%) • Listening and reading comprehension tasks and translations into English and into French. Paper Two: writing (20%) • Essays based on the literary text and film studied Paper Three: speaking (30%) • Discussion of a topic covered in the A Level course • Independent Research Project; a short presentation, followed by a discussion of the research that the student has carried out relating to an aspect of the French-speaking World.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressManor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD