We live in a multicultural global society in which languages are increasingly important. While A Level language courses will help you to communicate with people in other countries, you will gain a lot more than just language skills. You will investigate fascinating aspects of culture and society in the target language countries and, by so doing, gain a deeper understanding of your own society and of how the world works. Employers recognise the value of language qualifications in job applicants. Apart from the obvious benefits of being able to communicate with people in other countries, it is recognised that successful language learners demonstrate good interpersonal skills and qualities such as determination, discipline and resilience.
There is quite a gap between the finishing point of GCSE and the start of the A Level course. Bridging the gap is much easier if you have a good grade at GCSE so students should have at least a 6 grade at GCSE in the language they wish to continue.
A Level Paper 1: A two-hour-and 30-minute written paper (50% of A Level) Listening, reading, writing and translation questions. A Level Paper 2: A two-hour written paper (20% of A Level) Two essays on set texts or on one set text and one film. A Level Paper 3: A 21-23 minute oral exam (30% of A Level) Presentation and discussion of individual research project, discussion of one of four sub-themes studied.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £18,180; Boarding £32,700 - £35,010 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
We live in a multicultural global society in which languages are increasingly important. While A Level language courses will help you to communicate with people in other countries, you will gain a lot more than just language skills. You will investigate fascinating aspects of culture and society in the target language countries and, by so doing, gain a deeper understanding of your own society and of how the world works. Employers recognise the value of language qualifications in job applicants. Apart from the obvious benefits of being able to communicate with people in other countries, it is recognised that successful language learners demonstrate good interpersonal skills and qualities such as determination, discipline and resilience.
There is quite a gap between the finishing point of GCSE and the start of the A Level course. Bridging the gap is much easier if you have a good grade at GCSE so students should have at least a 6 grade at GCSE in the language they wish to continue.
A Level Paper 1: A two-hour-and 30-minute written paper (50% of A Level) Listening, reading, writing and translation questions. A Level Paper 2: A two-hour written paper (20% of A Level) Two essays on set texts or on one set text and one film. A Level Paper 3: A 21-23 minute oral exam (30% of A Level) Presentation and discussion of individual research project, discussion of one of four sub-themes studied.