This is an exciting and dynamic course for those wishing to develop their language skills. A significant departure from GCSE, the syllabus offers the opportunity to learn about French history and culture and to keep abreast of contemporary social and cultural developments in French-speaking countries. One-to-one weekly lessons ensure students have the necessary oral skills to communicate meaningfully with native speakers. Students will hone translation skills alongside short essay writing, and listening and reading.
An overall average of a grade 6 at GCSE or IGCSE in all subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form, with a minimum of a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (a minimum of a grade 8 in Further Maths). In addition, you will be expected to take on greater responsibility for your own independent learning as part of the transition from life at school to university and further career.
Paper 1 (50%) 2 hour 30 minutes written exam Listening, reading and translation covering a range of topics Paper 2 (20%) 2 hours written exam One essay (400 words) on the film and one essay (400 words) on the text Paper 3 (30%) 21-23 minutes (incl. 5 mins preparation time) oral exam Conversation on a card related to a topic (5-6 mins) Conversation on pupil’s chosen Research topic (9-10 mins)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,650 - £49,800 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,420 |
| Address | Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE |
This is an exciting and dynamic course for those wishing to develop their language skills. A significant departure from GCSE, the syllabus offers the opportunity to learn about French history and culture and to keep abreast of contemporary social and cultural developments in French-speaking countries. One-to-one weekly lessons ensure students have the necessary oral skills to communicate meaningfully with native speakers. Students will hone translation skills alongside short essay writing, and listening and reading.
An overall average of a grade 6 at GCSE or IGCSE in all subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form, with a minimum of a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (a minimum of a grade 8 in Further Maths). In addition, you will be expected to take on greater responsibility for your own independent learning as part of the transition from life at school to university and further career.
Paper 1 (50%) 2 hour 30 minutes written exam Listening, reading and translation covering a range of topics Paper 2 (20%) 2 hours written exam One essay (400 words) on the film and one essay (400 words) on the text Paper 3 (30%) 21-23 minutes (incl. 5 mins preparation time) oral exam Conversation on a card related to a topic (5-6 mins) Conversation on pupil’s chosen Research topic (9-10 mins)