A Modern Foreign Language A Level is recognised as one of the highly regarded facilitating subjects for university applications, regardless of the course you might be interested in. With A Level French, students will engage on all levels with France and francophone countries in the knowledge that the ability to communicate in another language is essential in our globalised world. Our AQA A Level French builds on the foundations of the GCSE syllabus, gaining further skills that are vital for progression beyond school. Students immerse themselves in language acquisition through conversation, debates or translation skills. By advancing to reading and analysing original language texts and film, students gain an adeptness in communicating via crucial verbal and literary skills. A Level French is a gateway to deepening an understanding of France and the diverse francophone cultures which enables students to have breadth and knowledge of its history, its diverse culture and - of course - the language. We will be taking our French language students to Paris in February 2024 with an annual French trip thereafter. The Languages Department at Monkton Senior School is fortunate to have native French speakers on the teaching staff who bring to their classrooms a wealth of knowledge that is both academic and cultural. In this authentic and vibrant environment, our department offers a highly rewarding and stimulating A Level.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). Before starting the course it is essential that you have at least a grade 6 in French at GCSE. We hope that you will have visited France or French speaking countries,, and have some ideas about the culture.
The course is linear and examinations take place at the end of the second year. The lessons are taught by two teachers with classes conducted in the target language, although the more complex structures will generally be explained in English. There are seven lessons per week in Year 12 and eight lessons per week in Year 13. In addition a set time for 1-1 Conversation is timetabled for you and these sessions allow you to practise Speaking skills and also familiarise yourself with the Independent Research Project Assessment, which you will undertake in Year 12 and complete at the end of Year 13. There is a great emphasis on class participation, research and presentations. You are assessed in all four skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,770 - £42,735 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,500 - £26,790 |
| Address | Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG |
A Modern Foreign Language A Level is recognised as one of the highly regarded facilitating subjects for university applications, regardless of the course you might be interested in. With A Level French, students will engage on all levels with France and francophone countries in the knowledge that the ability to communicate in another language is essential in our globalised world. Our AQA A Level French builds on the foundations of the GCSE syllabus, gaining further skills that are vital for progression beyond school. Students immerse themselves in language acquisition through conversation, debates or translation skills. By advancing to reading and analysing original language texts and film, students gain an adeptness in communicating via crucial verbal and literary skills. A Level French is a gateway to deepening an understanding of France and the diverse francophone cultures which enables students to have breadth and knowledge of its history, its diverse culture and - of course - the language. We will be taking our French language students to Paris in February 2024 with an annual French trip thereafter. The Languages Department at Monkton Senior School is fortunate to have native French speakers on the teaching staff who bring to their classrooms a wealth of knowledge that is both academic and cultural. In this authentic and vibrant environment, our department offers a highly rewarding and stimulating A Level.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). Before starting the course it is essential that you have at least a grade 6 in French at GCSE. We hope that you will have visited France or French speaking countries,, and have some ideas about the culture.
The course is linear and examinations take place at the end of the second year. The lessons are taught by two teachers with classes conducted in the target language, although the more complex structures will generally be explained in English. There are seven lessons per week in Year 12 and eight lessons per week in Year 13. In addition a set time for 1-1 Conversation is timetabled for you and these sessions allow you to practise Speaking skills and also familiarise yourself with the Independent Research Project Assessment, which you will undertake in Year 12 and complete at the end of Year 13. There is a great emphasis on class participation, research and presentations. You are assessed in all four skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.