The A-level French course aims to build both your linguistic competence and your understanding of contemporary issues and themes from France and the rest of the French speaking world. You will develop your vocabulary and grammatical understanding which will support your understanding of the topics that you study which range from music, literature, heritage and cinema, through to political issues such as immigration, crime & punishment and the role of the volunteer. In addition, you will study a film and a book and you will undertake a research project of your own choice on a topic of interest to you. Your research project must be linked to France or the francophone world and will form the basis for your speaking exam.
- GCSE grade 6 or above in French on the higher paper at GCSE - Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing – 50% – 2hr 30min exam Paper 2: Writing – 20% – 2hr exam Paper 3: Speaking – 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AE |
The A-level French course aims to build both your linguistic competence and your understanding of contemporary issues and themes from France and the rest of the French speaking world. You will develop your vocabulary and grammatical understanding which will support your understanding of the topics that you study which range from music, literature, heritage and cinema, through to political issues such as immigration, crime & punishment and the role of the volunteer. In addition, you will study a film and a book and you will undertake a research project of your own choice on a topic of interest to you. Your research project must be linked to France or the francophone world and will form the basis for your speaking exam.
- GCSE grade 6 or above in French on the higher paper at GCSE - Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing – 50% – 2hr 30min exam Paper 2: Writing – 20% – 2hr exam Paper 3: Speaking – 30%