French
Presdales School - Hertfordshire
01920462210
Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NX
Course summary

The course will build rapidly on the knowledge and understanding gained in GCSE French, so that you will quickly gain confidence in the use of spoken and written language in the context of a range of interesting broad themes with a focus on social phenomena in the French speaking world. Topics are taught using a variety of newspapers, magazines, films and plays, and the textbook recommended by the examination board. There are opportunities to participate in trips to the cinema, theatre performance and conferences. You are encouraged to widen your vocabulary and cultural understanding through independent reading and watching films. The A Level requires you to research a topic independently. You will also develop oral fluency with a lesson per week with a French Assistante. Longer pieces of written work will be produced and you will study at least two literary texts which will include a book and a film.

Entry requirements

- GCSE grade 6 in French - English Language GCSE and/or Mathematics GCSE, as an additional course(s) if you have not been successful in obtaining at least a grade 4 in each of these subjects respectively.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed across all four skills as you were at GCSE. Assessment will also include a focus on translation skills and you will study a film and a novel in detail. The speaking examination will include an independent research project which will require you to provide statistics and evidence of different viewpoints. The assessment criteria also require you to demonstrate cultural knowledge.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NX