All of the themes are linked to the culture, history, and contemporary life in France and other French-speaking countries. During the course there is a requirement to study a piece of French literature; currently “Tartuffe” and a film; currently “La Haine”. Subject Content Areas: • The changing nature of family (La famille en voie de changement) • The 'cyber-society' (La « cyber-société ») • The place of voluntary work (Le rôle du bénévolat) • A culture proud of its heritage (Une culture fière de son patrimoine) • Contemporary francophone music (La musique francophone contemporaine) • Cinema: the 7th art form (Cinéma : le septième art) • Positive features of a diverse society (Les aspects positifs d'une société diverse) • Life for the marginalised (Quelle vie pour les marginalisés ? ) • How criminals are treated (Comment on traite les criminals) • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment (Les ados, le droit de vote et l'engagement politique) • Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? (manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir ? ) • Politics and immigration (La politique et l'immigration)
Entrance into Sixth Form is based upon achieving an average point score of 4 in your best five subjects. Where a student has studied GCSE or BTEC in a subject they would like to study in Sixth Form, it is recommended that a Grade 5 (equivalent) or above is achieved. Students must have taken the Higher Tier paper at GCSE (Grade 5 or above)
Pupils will be assessed on all 4 skills at the end of the 2-year course. Throughout the teaching of the course there will be opportunities to practice these skills and to be assessed for these skills. Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing Maximum raw mark-100 Scaling factor-x2 Maximum scaled mark-200 Paper 2: Writing Maximum raw mark-80 Scaling factor-x1 Maximum scaled mark-80 Paper 3: Speaking Maximum raw mark-60 Scaling factor-x2 Maximum scaled mark-120 Total scaled mark: 400
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RN |
All of the themes are linked to the culture, history, and contemporary life in France and other French-speaking countries. During the course there is a requirement to study a piece of French literature; currently “Tartuffe” and a film; currently “La Haine”. Subject Content Areas: • The changing nature of family (La famille en voie de changement) • The 'cyber-society' (La « cyber-société ») • The place of voluntary work (Le rôle du bénévolat) • A culture proud of its heritage (Une culture fière de son patrimoine) • Contemporary francophone music (La musique francophone contemporaine) • Cinema: the 7th art form (Cinéma : le septième art) • Positive features of a diverse society (Les aspects positifs d'une société diverse) • Life for the marginalised (Quelle vie pour les marginalisés ? ) • How criminals are treated (Comment on traite les criminals) • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment (Les ados, le droit de vote et l'engagement politique) • Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? (manifestations, grèves – à qui le pouvoir ? ) • Politics and immigration (La politique et l'immigration)
Entrance into Sixth Form is based upon achieving an average point score of 4 in your best five subjects. Where a student has studied GCSE or BTEC in a subject they would like to study in Sixth Form, it is recommended that a Grade 5 (equivalent) or above is achieved. Students must have taken the Higher Tier paper at GCSE (Grade 5 or above)
Pupils will be assessed on all 4 skills at the end of the 2-year course. Throughout the teaching of the course there will be opportunities to practice these skills and to be assessed for these skills. Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing Maximum raw mark-100 Scaling factor-x2 Maximum scaled mark-200 Paper 2: Writing Maximum raw mark-80 Scaling factor-x1 Maximum scaled mark-80 Paper 3: Speaking Maximum raw mark-60 Scaling factor-x2 Maximum scaled mark-120 Total scaled mark: 400