The A Level courses explore a number of social issues and trends both within France and Spain and their cultures across the world. A Level language courses are diverse and include sections on Science, Literature, Film and History. French: • Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends Family structure, the world of cybernauts and why people want to become volunteers. • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world The importance of heritage in France, contemporary French music and French cinema. • Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues How French society has become multicultural and how immigrants and their descendants live in France, discrimination in French society and the issue of crime and punishment in France. • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world The issue of politics, the issue of strikes and the issue of immigration in France.
King's welcomes applications for admission to the 6th Form. We have a significant post-GCSE entry into our 6th Form and places are offered based on an interview and references from the candidate's current school. Candidates are expected to gain at least a 4/5 or 6 in each subject they hope to study at A Level and overall a minimum of 5 GCSEs with at least 4 GCSEs at Grade 4. Candidates applying to study BTECS will be offered places after interviews with the Deputy Head Academic and the Headmaster.
Paper 1 - Listening, reading and translation Paper 2 - Written response to works (text or film) Paper 3 - Speaking: two tasks - firstly, a discussion on a theme drawn from the topics; secondly, a presentation and discussion around a topic chosen for independent research.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £38,058 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £26,331 |
| Address | Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED |
The A Level courses explore a number of social issues and trends both within France and Spain and their cultures across the world. A Level language courses are diverse and include sections on Science, Literature, Film and History. French: • Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends Family structure, the world of cybernauts and why people want to become volunteers. • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world The importance of heritage in France, contemporary French music and French cinema. • Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues How French society has become multicultural and how immigrants and their descendants live in France, discrimination in French society and the issue of crime and punishment in France. • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world The issue of politics, the issue of strikes and the issue of immigration in France.
King's welcomes applications for admission to the 6th Form. We have a significant post-GCSE entry into our 6th Form and places are offered based on an interview and references from the candidate's current school. Candidates are expected to gain at least a 4/5 or 6 in each subject they hope to study at A Level and overall a minimum of 5 GCSEs with at least 4 GCSEs at Grade 4. Candidates applying to study BTECS will be offered places after interviews with the Deputy Head Academic and the Headmaster.
Paper 1 - Listening, reading and translation Paper 2 - Written response to works (text or film) Paper 3 - Speaking: two tasks - firstly, a discussion on a theme drawn from the topics; secondly, a presentation and discussion around a topic chosen for independent research.