Entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements and a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE French Course content: French A-Level is an opportunity to develop students’ language skills while discovering Francophone culture and debating exciting and diverse topics such as politics, culture and social issues. In addition to aspects of French-speaking society, artistic culture, and politics, they will also study two cultural works during the course. These could include modern or classic literature and/or a film. Finally, in the second year, students will conduct individual research on a subject of personal interest, relating to France or the Francophonie. During the speaking exam, they will give a two-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion of their research topic. The topic could be a political figure, a writer, an artist, a movement, an issue (e.g., animal rights) or a comparison between an aspect of French and British society (e.g., school system). Assessment: Unit 1 Listening, Reading and Writing 2hrs and 30 mins 40% of final grade Unit 2 Writing (essays on cultural works) 2 hr 30% of final grade Unit 3 Speaking 22 mins 30% of final grade Why do French at Samuel Ryder Academy? Studying a language at A-Level at Samuel Ryder Academy will not only support students in getting the skills to be able to converse in a foreign language, it will also broaden their horizons, their knowledge of foreign cultures and develop their critical thinking skills on a range of topics. Holding a higher-level qualification in languages is an important asset in the employment market and will make students stand out in a society where not many people speak a second language. They will have the opportunity to study exciting topics in a supportive and friendly environment while being intellectually challenged through the use of authentic material and discussions of current affairs. Expectations of students: Independent study is a crucial element of the A-Level course. Students will be expected to read independently - in both French and English - about the key themes and cultural works. Their independent research project will account for a large part of their speaking exam, which represents 30% of their final grade. In order to be successful, students will need to be passionate about French language and culture, and be prepared to complete a significant amount of home learning. Career paths: Having a language at A-Level is an excellent way to stand out when applying to top universities or searching for jobs in an increasingly competitive environment. Students with French A-Level go on to study a wide variety of subjects. As well as pure language degrees, French can be combined with almost any subject at degree level and is a particularly popular option with subjects such as law, history and business, often allowing students opportunities to study a third year abroad.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR |
Entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements and a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE French Course content: French A-Level is an opportunity to develop students’ language skills while discovering Francophone culture and debating exciting and diverse topics such as politics, culture and social issues. In addition to aspects of French-speaking society, artistic culture, and politics, they will also study two cultural works during the course. These could include modern or classic literature and/or a film. Finally, in the second year, students will conduct individual research on a subject of personal interest, relating to France or the Francophonie. During the speaking exam, they will give a two-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion of their research topic. The topic could be a political figure, a writer, an artist, a movement, an issue (e.g., animal rights) or a comparison between an aspect of French and British society (e.g., school system). Assessment: Unit 1 Listening, Reading and Writing 2hrs and 30 mins 40% of final grade Unit 2 Writing (essays on cultural works) 2 hr 30% of final grade Unit 3 Speaking 22 mins 30% of final grade Why do French at Samuel Ryder Academy? Studying a language at A-Level at Samuel Ryder Academy will not only support students in getting the skills to be able to converse in a foreign language, it will also broaden their horizons, their knowledge of foreign cultures and develop their critical thinking skills on a range of topics. Holding a higher-level qualification in languages is an important asset in the employment market and will make students stand out in a society where not many people speak a second language. They will have the opportunity to study exciting topics in a supportive and friendly environment while being intellectually challenged through the use of authentic material and discussions of current affairs. Expectations of students: Independent study is a crucial element of the A-Level course. Students will be expected to read independently - in both French and English - about the key themes and cultural works. Their independent research project will account for a large part of their speaking exam, which represents 30% of their final grade. In order to be successful, students will need to be passionate about French language and culture, and be prepared to complete a significant amount of home learning. Career paths: Having a language at A-Level is an excellent way to stand out when applying to top universities or searching for jobs in an increasingly competitive environment. Students with French A-Level go on to study a wide variety of subjects. As well as pure language degrees, French can be combined with almost any subject at degree level and is a particularly popular option with subjects such as law, history and business, often allowing students opportunities to study a third year abroad.