French
Dame Alice Owen's School - Hertfordshire
01707643441
Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU
Course summary

Studying A-level French will help students develop their confidence and communicative skills in the language and build upon the skills acquired at GCSE. The course will also enhance their knowledge and understanding of the culture of the country together with Francophone countries and study the issues and influences which have shaped French-speaking countries. Our aim is to develop an interest in and enthusiasm for learning French and to encourage students to consider French within a broader context.

Entry requirements

Achieve a minimum of five Grade 6s (B Grades) at GCSE with a minimum of Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. A Grade 6 in GCSE French. Yes, French national or part French national students who do not have French GCSE but can speak the language we will be considered.

How you'll be assessed

● Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation skills (French - English and English - French) (2 hours 30 minutes) 50% of A-level ● Paper 2: Writing – 2 essays, one on literary text (No et moi, Delphine de Vigan) and one on film (la Haine, Mathieu Kassovitz) (2 hours) 20% of A-level ● Paper 3: Speaking which will include students presenting their findings from their individual research project (21- 23 minutes, including 5 minutes of preparation time) 30% of A-level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU