French
Gresham's School - Norfolk
01263714500
Cromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA
Course summary

Linguists are in constant demand and French - and the same is true for any Modern Language - is viewed by Russell Group universities as a facilitating subject, which means that it is better respected by Russell Group universities and employers, and it will open more doors for you. Linguists are trained to think structurally, to express themselves articulately and present focused arguments, which are skills that employers seek and value highly. Language graduates are sought after by employers not merely for their linguistic skills, but for the intellectual rigour and cultural understanding which their course has offered. Young people with language skills are in short demand and so by taking a language you place yourself in an advantageous position in the job market. Furthermore, having spent a year abroad you are a more mature, adaptable and independent individual, what is termed a “global citizen.” According to recruitment consultants a language can add 10-15% to your salary and most language graduates do jobs where languages are advantageous, but not central to their work. Furthermore, linguists have one of the lowest unemployment rates overall. They find their way into a wide range of jobs – including banks and other financial institutions, the travel and hospitality business, the media (including journalism), advertising, PR, retail, education, charities, international organisations and many others. About 10% choose to work abroad, mostly in commercial and business areas.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE French.

How you'll be assessed

The course is assessed at the end of the 2-year linear course and is separated into the following components: • French Component 1: Listening, Reading and Translation. 2hrs, 40% Section A: Listening - comprehension questions and translation from French to English. • French Component 2: Written response to works and translation, 2hrs 40mins, 30% Section A: Translation from English to French and an essay on literature and film. • French Component 3: Speaking. 21-23 minutes, 30% Task 1: Pupils discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. Task 2, Part 1: Pupils summarise two written sources they have used for their independent research project as a presentation. Task 2, Part 2: Pupils answer questions on their presentation.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£43,800
Sixth Form FeeDay £30,570
AddressCromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA