Course information
French
Christopher Whitehead Language College - Worcestershire
01905423906
Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF
Course summary

A-level Modern Foreign Languages are some of the most challenging, therefore students must be willing to practise grammar, reading and listening skills every day, as well as learning vocabulary. They should also be willing to take part in an exchange with the target language country. Modules titles: During the two-year A-level course, you will study the following topics: Theme 1: Les changements dans la société française (set in the context of France only). Theme 2: La culture politique et artistique dans les pays francophones Theme 2 is set in the context of francophone countries and communities. Theme 3: L’immigration et la société multiculturelle française Theme 4: L’Occupation et la Résistance

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in GCSE French (grade 6 will be considered in exceptional circumstances). Grade 5 or above in English Literature and/or Language.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation (*Paper code: 9FR0/01) Written examination: 1 hour and 50 minutes - 40% of the qualification, 64 marks. This paper draws on vocabulary and structures across all four Themes. Paper 2: Written response to works and translation (*Paper code: 9FR0/02) Written examination: 2 hours and 40 minutes - 30% of the qualification, 48 marks. Paper 3: Speaking (*Paper code: 9FR0/03) Internally conducted and externally assessed. Total assessment time: between 21 and 23 minutes, which includes a single period of 5 minutes’ formal preparation time. 30% of the qualification 48 marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF