Course information
French
Blackheath High School - Greenwich
02088532929
27 Vanbrugh Park, Blackheath, SE3 7AG
Course summary

Studying French post-GCSE will give you a highly marketable skill, and open possibilities to work and travel in Europe and the world. French is one of the official languages of the United Nations. It is spoken as an official language in 33 countries on five continents and is the second language of the Internet. Despite Brexit, our proximity to France and our longstanding links with the country mean that our relationship with France is destined to continue to be strong. France also has a strong multinational presence in sectors as diverse as Finance & Consultancy, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Aerospace & Engineering and Luxury Goods. These corporations offer many opportunities for graduates of languages or those with combined honours to have an exciting international career path. Course Content (A-level French 2-year course; Exam Board: AQA) • Social issues and trends e.g. multicultural society, France in the world today, employment, media and education • Political, intellectual and artistic culture e.g. government, academic study, theatre and cinema • Students study a film and a short novel

Entry requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 6 and above, including maths and English, and grade 7s in the A-level subjects they wish to study (where relevant).

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Writing (2 hours, 30 minutes- 50% of A-level grade) • Listening comprehension • Reading comprehension • Translation into English • Translation into French Paper 2 - Writing (2 hours- 20% of A-level grade) Answer two questions in French; one on a film and one on a book that you have studied in class. Paper 3 - Speaking (30% of A-level grade) • Discussion-based stimulus card which candidates prepare before the exam • Presentation and discussion of a topic you have prepared during the A-level course

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£19,737
Address27 Vanbrugh Park, Blackheath, SE3 7AG