Course information
French
St Mary's School - Cambridgeshire
01223353253
Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Course summary

From technology to multiculturalism, crime, politics and music – this course is full of engaging topics, that enable you to build in-depth knowledge of France, as you develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will also complete an Independent Research Project – perfect preparation for higher education. You will learn in our newly refurbished suite of language classrooms, with access to the latest French resources including online ActiveLearn tasks selected to complement each lesson. In small class sizes, you will also gain plenty of support from our passionate, highly-qualified team of language teachers, and an experienced French Language Assistant. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Opportunities through Alliance Française de Cambridge Cinema and theatre trips to see French productions DuoLingo school competition Translation competitions Teacher surgeries at lunchtime 1:1 extra sessions as required

Entry requirements

GCSE grades (or equivalent Subject 1: French: 6+

How you'll be assessed

A Level assessment Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing: 2 hours 30 minutes (50% of A Level) There are assessments in: Listening - students listen to material within their individual control (30 marks) Reading - this section comprises three or four items requiring short answers (50 marks) Translation into English - a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks) Translation into French - a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks) Paper 2 Writing: 2 hours (20% of A Level) Paper 3 Speaking: 21-23 minutes (30% of A Level)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£38,610 - £45,840
Sixth Form FeeDay £14,310 - £21,330
AddressBateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY