Course information
French
Rainhill High School - St. Helens
01744677205
Warrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY
Course summary

This course is for students who want to continue studying French after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy languages and want to develop your understanding of French culture and society. It takes time and dedication to become confident in a language so you'll need to be hard working and willing to persevere. Through practising in the classroom in discussions and listening exercises and one-to-one and small group support for oral work. Private study including vocabulary and grammar revision, reading and listening to French and completing homework will be expected. Therell be language events, careers and university talks as well as exchange and study visits for you to practise your language skills and experience French culture.

Entry requirements

- Ideally an EBacc student with a minimum of a grade 6 GCSE in French and grade 6 in English Language - 5 grade 4's at GCSE (or equivalent) including English Language GCSE at Grade 4.

How you'll be assessed

There will be 3 exams at the end of the second year. Listening, reading and writing will be a written exam of 2 hours 30 minutes. Writing skills will be examined through a written exam of 2 hours duration and speaking skills through an oral exam lasting 23 minutes.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWarrington Road, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY