A Level French
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College - Wigan
01942214797
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ
Course summary

In the first year, you will study a range of topics including: Changes in society, the role of volunteering, the importance of heritage, music and the importance of cinema in the French speaking world. You will have dedicated speaking lessons to improve your confidence and fluency when discussing a range of topics You will study a French film. You will also gain a deeper understanding of grammar and translation skills. In the second year, you will study a range of topics including: Multicultural society, the challenges of immigration and integration, the engagement of young people in politics, the role of strikes and demonstrations in the French speaking world and how criminals are dealt with in French speaking societies. You will also study a French novel. You will also carry out an individual research project on a cultural theme that you are interested in and conduct your You will also have dedicated speaking lessons.

Entry requirements

College entry to include a minimum GCSE grade 6 in French, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details). Students must also have been entered for higher papers at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – Listening, Reading and Translation 50% Paper 2 – Writing 20% Paper 3 – Speaking 30%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWigan
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ