To gain a deeper knowledge of the French language, an awareness of French culture, history, current a airs and media and an insight into the world of work, leisure and contemporary issues in France. Students spend time in France at our exchange school, with the opportunity of work experience at the same time.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Unit 1 Listening, reading and writing Listening comprehension Reading comprehension Translation into English 50% of total A level (100 marks) 2 hours 30 mins written exam Unit 2 Writing Critical essay on a prescribed lm or a literary text (300 words) Literary text essay on a prescribed literary text (300 words) 20% of total A level (80 marks) 2 hour written exam Unit 3 Speaking Discussion with stimulus material. Research project. 30% of total AS level (60 marks) 21 – 23 minutes
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,439 - £37,608 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,041 - £21,711 |
| Address | Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
To gain a deeper knowledge of the French language, an awareness of French culture, history, current a airs and media and an insight into the world of work, leisure and contemporary issues in France. Students spend time in France at our exchange school, with the opportunity of work experience at the same time.
Normally we would consider the candidate’s projected or actual GCSE results. Generally we expect candidates to obtain at least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above in order to follow an AS/A level programme, with at least grade 6 in the subjects selected for studying at A level, or in relevant subjects where a student is starting a subject from scratch (such as Psychology or Business Studies). We reserve the right to alter these expectations on a case-by-case basis. Those not undertaking GCSEs will need to show suitable ability.
Unit 1 Listening, reading and writing Listening comprehension Reading comprehension Translation into English 50% of total A level (100 marks) 2 hours 30 mins written exam Unit 2 Writing Critical essay on a prescribed lm or a literary text (300 words) Literary text essay on a prescribed literary text (300 words) 20% of total A level (80 marks) 2 hour written exam Unit 3 Speaking Discussion with stimulus material. Research project. 30% of total AS level (60 marks) 21 – 23 minutes