French
Queen's Park High School - Cheshire West and Chester
01244257088
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
Course summary

French is spoken by 74 million people across the world, notably in France and former French territories. Being able to speak French can provide you with travel and work opportunities. With a projected 750 million speakers by 2050, being able to speak the French language is a powerful skill to have. French can provide you with a number of career opportunities. Studying French at A Level not only widens opportunities, but it provides you with insights into France’s history and culture. If you plan on travelling after school, this knowledge will truly enhance your experience.

Entry requirements

• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Listening , Reading, Writing • Aspects of French-speaking society - current trends and issues • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world • Grammar Paper 2: Writing • One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification • Grammar Paper 3: Speaking Individual research project - One of four themes (aspects of French-speaking society - current trends, aspects of French-speaking society - current issues, artistic culture in the French-speaking world, aspects of political life in the French-speaking world) . • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - total of 100 marks, 50% of A Level • Written exam: 2 hours - total of 80 marks, 20% of A Level • Oral exam: 23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) - total of 60 marks, 30% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE