Studying French at A-Level gives students an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and society of France and other French speaking (francophone) countries. It also gives students the opportunity to master more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar in French in order to communicate extremely effectively in French. Year 12 Theme 1- Developments in Society in France - Family - Education - The world of work Theme 2- The political and artistic culture of the French speaking world - Music - Media - The role of festivals and traditions Year 13 Theme 3 – Immigration and the French multicultural society - The challenges of immigration and integration - The positive effect of integration - The extreme right Theme 4- Occupied France - Occupied France - The Vichy regime - The Resistance
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE level In order to succeed at A Level, students will need to have a minimum of a grade 6 in their GCSE French.
Year 12 Students will be assessed with an End of Year Assessment. The End of Year Assessment will be made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover both of the themes and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched and assess the students’ ability to write in French. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in French, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher discussing the themes that they have studied in French lessons so far. Year 13 Students will be assessed at the end of Year 13 using the Edexcel A Level Paper. This is made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover all four of the themes studied throughout the course and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched, the book they have read and will assess the students’ ability to write effectively in French. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in French, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY |
Studying French at A-Level gives students an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and society of France and other French speaking (francophone) countries. It also gives students the opportunity to master more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar in French in order to communicate extremely effectively in French. Year 12 Theme 1- Developments in Society in France - Family - Education - The world of work Theme 2- The political and artistic culture of the French speaking world - Music - Media - The role of festivals and traditions Year 13 Theme 3 – Immigration and the French multicultural society - The challenges of immigration and integration - The positive effect of integration - The extreme right Theme 4- Occupied France - Occupied France - The Vichy regime - The Resistance
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE level In order to succeed at A Level, students will need to have a minimum of a grade 6 in their GCSE French.
Year 12 Students will be assessed with an End of Year Assessment. The End of Year Assessment will be made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover both of the themes and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched and assess the students’ ability to write in French. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in French, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher discussing the themes that they have studied in French lessons so far. Year 13 Students will be assessed at the end of Year 13 using the Edexcel A Level Paper. This is made up of three papers. Paper 1 will cover all four of the themes studied throughout the course and assess the students’ listening, reading and translation skills. Paper 2 will cover the students’ understanding of the film they have watched, the book they have read and will assess the students’ ability to write effectively in French. Paper 3 is the opportunity for students to showcase their skills of speaking in French, with a one-to-one interview with the teacher.