A-Level French will provide you with an opportunity to develop your linguistic, analytical and creative skills through an integrated study to languages, society and political life in the French-speaking world. As one of the official languages of the United Nations and with France as one of the UK’s largest European trade partners, the ability to communicate in French will widen your economic horizons and personal potential. French is a global language that is spoken on five continents so it is no surprise that 49% of UK businesses look for employees who can speak French. As well as developing your French language skills to an advanced level, you will analyse and evaluate a wide range of engaging topics through authentic resources: • French-speaking society - traditional and modern values; equality and diversity; cyber-society; volunteering and the work of NGOs; criminality. • Artistic culture and heritage - francophone music; cinema and French history; Tourism. • Political life - politics and young people; modern political movements; politics and immigration.
These vary for each A-Level subject, but you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Many subjects require grade 6 or above to study them at A Level (please see our subject guides). New students will be given a conditional offer based on their GCSE results, an interview and a reference from their current school. Grade 6 in French
Assessment is by examination in Year 13. • PAPER 1: Listening, reading and translation based on the core topics (50%). • PAPER 2: Two essays based on literature/film (20%). • PAPER 3: The speaking examination comprises of a discussion card which is based on one of the core topics (5 minutes) followed by a 2-minute presentation and a 9-10-minute discussion based on the Individual Research Project prepared during the course (30%).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,250 |
| Address | Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1BJ |
A-Level French will provide you with an opportunity to develop your linguistic, analytical and creative skills through an integrated study to languages, society and political life in the French-speaking world. As one of the official languages of the United Nations and with France as one of the UK’s largest European trade partners, the ability to communicate in French will widen your economic horizons and personal potential. French is a global language that is spoken on five continents so it is no surprise that 49% of UK businesses look for employees who can speak French. As well as developing your French language skills to an advanced level, you will analyse and evaluate a wide range of engaging topics through authentic resources: • French-speaking society - traditional and modern values; equality and diversity; cyber-society; volunteering and the work of NGOs; criminality. • Artistic culture and heritage - francophone music; cinema and French history; Tourism. • Political life - politics and young people; modern political movements; politics and immigration.
These vary for each A-Level subject, but you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Many subjects require grade 6 or above to study them at A Level (please see our subject guides). New students will be given a conditional offer based on their GCSE results, an interview and a reference from their current school. Grade 6 in French
Assessment is by examination in Year 13. • PAPER 1: Listening, reading and translation based on the core topics (50%). • PAPER 2: Two essays based on literature/film (20%). • PAPER 3: The speaking examination comprises of a discussion card which is based on one of the core topics (5 minutes) followed by a 2-minute presentation and a 9-10-minute discussion based on the Individual Research Project prepared during the course (30%).