French

Course summary

Few experiences in life can match the sense of achievement and pleasure of being able to communicate with someone in a foreign language. It is an immensely rewarding challenge to study languages beyond the confines of the GCSE syllabus. You will be taught in small groups and also benefit from a weekly one-on-one lesson with our French and/or Spanish language assistants. They will not only help your fluency but can also help you target your areas for improvement. Universities like to see languages on a UCAS form and you can combine languages with a wide range of degree courses. Universities are very keen to recruit linguists and you could well receive a more generous grade offer when you apply for a degree. Study of French or Spanish is also excellent preparation for study of a new language at university. If you are considering Russell Group universities or Oxbridge, we have a good track record of successful applicants for languages. In an increasingly monolingual United Kingdom you will be a valuable commodity. Language graduates earn more than any other non-vocational degree. If you work in banking or multi-national corporations, you could find yourself in the minority if you can only speak English.