French
Winstanley College - Wigan
01695633244
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF
Course summary

A-level French involves the study of all aspects of French vocabulary and grammar. You’ll focus on the key skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You’ll also study the novel L’Etranger by Albert Camus and the film LaHaine, directed By Mathieu Kassovitz. The ability to speak French gives you a sought-after (and increasingly rare!) skill that can be useful in many occupations. You will be able to apply for any French or combined honors degree at any university. Many students apply for courses such as International law or International business where knowledge of a second language is central. Our students go on to work in law, business, and politics. They follow careers in translation and work in the travel and tourism sector. Careers in teaching, publishing, HR, and journalism are also open to you. But we also have former students of the department who are doctors, dentists, and vets.

Entry requirements

44 points or more from their best 8 GCSE results. One level 2 vocational qualification of equivalent value to a GCSE may be counted towards the best eight.

How you'll be assessed

There are two written exams and an oral. The oral is worth 30% of the final mark. The written paper which focuses on listening, reading, writing, and translation is worth 50% and the literature and film paper is worth 20%.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWigan
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWinstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF