French - NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Herschel Grammar School - Slough
01753520950
Northampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW
Course summary

You will build on the basic communication skills learnt at GCSE to cover a much broader and more exciting range of topics of global interest. Grammar will be studied alongside the topics, allowing you to apply knowledge in your own use of the language. The language is both the subject studied and the medium through which you will deepen your understanding of wider issues. In addition to your French lessons, you will have individual time with a Foreign Language Assistant. Students may also undertake work experience in France.

Entry requirements

In addition to the general entry requirements for Herschel, you will need at least a Grade 6 in French

How you'll be assessed

Assessment at the end of Year 13: Paper 1: You will be tested on listening, reading and translation via an exam lasting 2.5hrs (50%) Grammar Paper 2: You will be tested on writing via an exam lasting 2hrs (20% of the A Level) Paper 3: This will test your speaking, and will last 21-23mins (30% of the A Level)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySlough
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW