French
Wellington School - Somerset
01823668800
South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT
Course summary

At Wellington, students studying French at A Level benefit from small classes and tutorial style support in order to succeed in their exams. In addition to teaching time, studenL5 also receive 30 minutes per week of one to one speaking classes with our native speaker language assistants who provide intensive speaking tutorials in which candidates are encouraged to explore their own particular cultural interests relating to their language(s) of choice. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of the countries where it is spoken and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts, a book and a film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Sixth Form is by current school reports and predicted GCSE Grades. Candidates require a minimum of 3 x Level Six and 3 x Level Four/Five Grades at GCSE (3 B grades and 3 C grades) to enter the Sixth Form, however a minimum of a Level 7 at GCSE is required to study Maths or Physics at A-Level.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Title Listening, Reading and Translation First Examination June U6th Duration 2 hours 30 minutes Unit 2: Title Essays on the film and the literature book First Examination June U6th Duration 2 hours Unit 3; Oral Exam Title Listening, Reading and Translation First Examination May U6th Duration 21-23 minutes

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£25,275 - £39,960
Sixth Form FeeDay £18,885 - £21,720
AddressSouth Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT