This course is for students who want to continue studying French after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy languages and want to develop your understanding of French culture and society. It takes time and dedication to become confident in a language so you'll need to be hard working and willing to persevere. You'll build on the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking that you began at GCSE, growing your confidence in written and spoken French. You'll develop more sophisticated knowledge of the grammatical system and structure of the language and increase your repertoire of vocabulary, phrases and expressions. You'll get an understanding of how French-speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally and how it continues to change through exploring topics such as technological and social change, artistic culture, politics and the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. You'll have the opportunity to study a French language book and film in depth. You'll also analyse a subject or topic of interest to you that relates to a country or countries where French is spoken and present your completed assignment in written French. Through practising in the classroom in discussions and listening exercises and small group support for oral work. Private study including vocabulary and grammar revision, reading and listening to French and completing homework will be expected.
General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries). Either Maths Grade 4 and/or English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. For French you will also require a Grade 7 in GCSE French.
There will be 3 exams at the end of the second year. Listening, reading and writing will be a written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes. Writing skills will be examined through a written exam of 2 hours duration and speaking skills through an oral exam lasting 23 minutes.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SD |
This course is for students who want to continue studying French after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy languages and want to develop your understanding of French culture and society. It takes time and dedication to become confident in a language so you'll need to be hard working and willing to persevere. You'll build on the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking that you began at GCSE, growing your confidence in written and spoken French. You'll develop more sophisticated knowledge of the grammatical system and structure of the language and increase your repertoire of vocabulary, phrases and expressions. You'll get an understanding of how French-speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally and how it continues to change through exploring topics such as technological and social change, artistic culture, politics and the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. You'll have the opportunity to study a French language book and film in depth. You'll also analyse a subject or topic of interest to you that relates to a country or countries where French is spoken and present your completed assignment in written French. Through practising in the classroom in discussions and listening exercises and small group support for oral work. Private study including vocabulary and grammar revision, reading and listening to French and completing homework will be expected.
General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries). Either Maths Grade 4 and/or English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. For French you will also require a Grade 7 in GCSE French.
There will be 3 exams at the end of the second year. Listening, reading and writing will be a written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes. Writing skills will be examined through a written exam of 2 hours duration and speaking skills through an oral exam lasting 23 minutes.