Those who can offer a second language are in high demand, have more interesting and wide-ranging jobs, and can command higher salaries – why not be one of them? At A level you not only develop your level of language but also find out about French culture and society, as well as the French-speaking world. At QE you will work with specialist teaching staff and native speakers, who give expert tuition and outstanding support in one of the largest MFL departments in the North! You will study fascinating topics such as music, tourism, immigration, social media, and French history. French film is an important part of the course and a very short novel is also studied in the second year. You will become a more fluent, confident, and knowledgeable communicator by studying French – invaluable skills in today’s society! A level of French is available from scratch, provided your other GCSEs are suitable. The purpose of studying French at A level is to develop your skills beyond GCSE so that you can use and understand a much wider range of language, as well as improve your ability to write and speak with greater accuracy and confidence. At an advanced level, you learn to expand your language so that you can talk about things that are happening in the world and learn more about life in countries where French is spoken. Studying French also develops your understanding of how languages, including English, work and improves your attention to detail. 1st Year Topics include youth trends and issues, regional culture in France and French-speaking countries, education & careers, French film and music. 2nd Year Topics include cultural identity and social issues, some modern French history, a more in-depth look at the French film ‘Intouchables’ and the short text ‘Le Silence de la Mer’. There will also be a study topic of individual choice to prepare for the oral exam. In parallel to this you will revise and expand your knowledge of grammar so that you can handle the language with confidence and adapt what you know to new situations. There is also one lesson a week with the Assistant (a native French speaker) – an excellent opportunity to improve your spoken French and confidence.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including Maths or English. The normal minimum entry requirement is a grade 5 in French at GCSE and an average GCSE score of 5 or above.
• A speaking exam where you present an independent research project and do a task card (30%). • A reading, listening & translation exam (50%). • A writing exam – 1 essay on the film ‘Intouchables’; 1 essay on ‘Le Silence de la Mer’ short novel (20%).
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AU |
Those who can offer a second language are in high demand, have more interesting and wide-ranging jobs, and can command higher salaries – why not be one of them? At A level you not only develop your level of language but also find out about French culture and society, as well as the French-speaking world. At QE you will work with specialist teaching staff and native speakers, who give expert tuition and outstanding support in one of the largest MFL departments in the North! You will study fascinating topics such as music, tourism, immigration, social media, and French history. French film is an important part of the course and a very short novel is also studied in the second year. You will become a more fluent, confident, and knowledgeable communicator by studying French – invaluable skills in today’s society! A level of French is available from scratch, provided your other GCSEs are suitable. The purpose of studying French at A level is to develop your skills beyond GCSE so that you can use and understand a much wider range of language, as well as improve your ability to write and speak with greater accuracy and confidence. At an advanced level, you learn to expand your language so that you can talk about things that are happening in the world and learn more about life in countries where French is spoken. Studying French also develops your understanding of how languages, including English, work and improves your attention to detail. 1st Year Topics include youth trends and issues, regional culture in France and French-speaking countries, education & careers, French film and music. 2nd Year Topics include cultural identity and social issues, some modern French history, a more in-depth look at the French film ‘Intouchables’ and the short text ‘Le Silence de la Mer’. There will also be a study topic of individual choice to prepare for the oral exam. In parallel to this you will revise and expand your knowledge of grammar so that you can handle the language with confidence and adapt what you know to new situations. There is also one lesson a week with the Assistant (a native French speaker) – an excellent opportunity to improve your spoken French and confidence.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including Maths or English. The normal minimum entry requirement is a grade 5 in French at GCSE and an average GCSE score of 5 or above.
• A speaking exam where you present an independent research project and do a task card (30%). • A reading, listening & translation exam (50%). • A writing exam – 1 essay on the film ‘Intouchables’; 1 essay on ‘Le Silence de la Mer’ short novel (20%).