French
The King Alfred School an Academy - Somerset
01278784881
Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE
Course summary

A level French is a good foundation for a variety of careers. This course aims to equip you to deal with everyday social and work situations in French-speaking countries. You will read a range of texts in French, drawn from contemporary fiction, the classics and transcripts of films and current affairs programmes.

Entry requirements

- At least five grade 4 achieved. - Grade 5 or higher must be achieved in the subject you wish to study. - Grade 6 or higher must be achieved in MFL, Science and Maths if you would like to study these subjects. - Students must study Maths if they would like to study further Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (50% of A level) covers current trends, current issues, artistic culture and aspects of political life in the French-speaking world. Paper 2: Writing (20% of A level) covers one text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification and French grammar. Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A level) covers an Individual Research Project (IRP) and one of four themes that have been covered during the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE