French

Entry Requirements

Prospective students should have gained 5 GCSEs grade 9 to 4 with at least a grade 6 or above in French.

Students must have completed a full GCSE course in French and those who have obtained a grade 5 will be considered on their individual merit.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The qualification is linear which means that students will be assessed at the end of the 2 year course.

The course is assessed by a listening, reading, speaking and writing exam in June of the second year.

The course for A-level languages builds upon your existing knowledge gained at GCSE, giving you a sound understanding of using your language in a variety of contexts and situationsat home, abroad, with friends or in the workplace.

We will have 5 lessons a week, small classes with a lot of speaking practise.

This includes speaking with native French speakers and collaborating in partnerships with colleges in France.

Research of your choice on an element of French or Francophone society makes up part of the course. You can talk about a range of topics from the influence on the industry by French fashion housed to an exploration of French cuisine. How France’s diverse culture has represented footballing success. Or perhaps the role of women in Moroccan society’s evolution, to religious customs of West Africa.

Furthermore, a good level of a language, could help you secure a year abroad during your degree, studying and working in French.

Future Opportunities

Our aim will be to guide you to obtain residential and work experience with Universities and attend events led by the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at Leeds University and the Alliance Française which will add more value to your CV and university applications.

Language skills can be used in almost any career, and particularly in businesses that trade internationally. This course provides a suitable foundation for careers such as an Academic researcher, Interpreter, secondary school teacher or a translator.