A Level French builds on skills acquired at GCSE and allows you to discover
more about society and culture in the French-speaking world. You will be able
to express yourself to a high level, confidently.
You will look at exciting topics such as travel and exploration, local culture and festivals, young people, entertainment, music and the arts, family and friendship, education and employment, regional culture and heritage, literature, diversity and difference, and French history.
Skills required
- Analytical mind for text analysis
- Debating and presentation
- Logic and application of rules
Entry Requirements
- Grade 6 in GCSE French
- Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and/or Literature
- Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
Units studied
- Component 1: Speaking non-exam assessment (30%)
- Component 2: Listening, reading and translation (50%)
- Component 3: Critical and analytical response in writing based on prescribed works (20%)
Careers
A Level Languages open up fantastic opportunities to travel and study abroad. Proficiency in language means that you can follow your chosen career path
worldwide. They make an excellent combination with any other A Level subjects as sound preparation for employment or university after Sixth Form. Knowledge of a foreign language gives you an advantage to all future employers looking to grow and expand their trade.
Enrichment
Our students enjoy residential trips to France and the University of Leeds through Linguastars. Our students regularly get the chance to see foreign films and are
encouraged to widen their knowledge using provided book lists. We also encourage
students to get involved in French volunteer workcamps (Rempart). We encourage students to volunteer in KS3 and 4 lesson to develop their leadership skills.