The study of a language and culture of a country is an important asset in today's working environment. It is interesting to note that the DTI recommends that for top industrial jobs, all candidates should have a good knowledge of at least 3 modern languages including their mother tongue. In the first year of this A Level course, we concentrate on refining knowledge of language and awareness of different styles and registers. Students will be required to understand and discuss current affairs, aspects of life and issues of general interest. In addition, they will need to consolidate grammar. Some literature will be studied as well as a film. The A Level course extend the range of language and study the culture and topics in greater depth with an independent research project being undertaken. All language students attend one-to-one conversation lessons once per week. Pupils are encouraged to take every opportunity to further their knowledge of the language and its culture. When possible, visits to the theatre, cinema and lectures are organised. In particular it is important for pupils to arrange a stay in the appropriate country during the holidays. This may take the form of an exchange visit, a stay as a paying guest, an au pair job or other work experience. Pupils should consult the staff about the opportunities available. Other extra-curricular activities are offered to the pupils including film club, flamenco dancing and participation in a linguists’ dinner.
Pupils wishing to follow this course should have attained at least Grade 6 at GCSE and should have achieved an excellent standard in speaking and writing skills. Above all, they should show enthusiasm for all aspects of the subject and be prepared to listen and read extensively in the language.
The A Level papers extend the range of the language skills. Paper 1 includes listening, reading and translation from French/Spanish into English. Paper 2 includes the written response to works (a book and a film) and translation into French/Spanish; Paper 3 is speaking and includes the individual research project (IRP). The additional topics for A Level French are “Immigration and the multicultural society”, as well as, “France during WW2” and “contemporary social issues”. The additional topics for Spanish are “the Spanish dictatorship” and “the transition to democracy”.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,301; Boarding £29,445 - £30,909 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Rothesay Road, BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
The study of a language and culture of a country is an important asset in today's working environment. It is interesting to note that the DTI recommends that for top industrial jobs, all candidates should have a good knowledge of at least 3 modern languages including their mother tongue. In the first year of this A Level course, we concentrate on refining knowledge of language and awareness of different styles and registers. Students will be required to understand and discuss current affairs, aspects of life and issues of general interest. In addition, they will need to consolidate grammar. Some literature will be studied as well as a film. The A Level course extend the range of language and study the culture and topics in greater depth with an independent research project being undertaken. All language students attend one-to-one conversation lessons once per week. Pupils are encouraged to take every opportunity to further their knowledge of the language and its culture. When possible, visits to the theatre, cinema and lectures are organised. In particular it is important for pupils to arrange a stay in the appropriate country during the holidays. This may take the form of an exchange visit, a stay as a paying guest, an au pair job or other work experience. Pupils should consult the staff about the opportunities available. Other extra-curricular activities are offered to the pupils including film club, flamenco dancing and participation in a linguists’ dinner.
Pupils wishing to follow this course should have attained at least Grade 6 at GCSE and should have achieved an excellent standard in speaking and writing skills. Above all, they should show enthusiasm for all aspects of the subject and be prepared to listen and read extensively in the language.
The A Level papers extend the range of the language skills. Paper 1 includes listening, reading and translation from French/Spanish into English. Paper 2 includes the written response to works (a book and a film) and translation into French/Spanish; Paper 3 is speaking and includes the individual research project (IRP). The additional topics for A Level French are “Immigration and the multicultural society”, as well as, “France during WW2” and “contemporary social issues”. The additional topics for Spanish are “the Spanish dictatorship” and “the transition to democracy”.