A Level French

Please refer to EN's Entry Requirements Guide for specific advice on our Admissions Policy. This guide is supplied at interview to prospective students and is also available to Schools & Careers Advisers.

The course concentrates on the mastery of French and it demands a high level of interest in a wide range of modern issues and current affairs. AS / A2 French is suitable for those students who have enjoyed previous study of French and who wish to extend that study, opening up excellent prospects for European careers.

You will have access to specialist computer applications, literature and a range of foreign language films. You will learn about France and gain valuable insights into the culture of the country.

The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking will be practised in each lesson. Not only will you achieve an advanced level of French, you will also develop a deeper understanding of society and global issues, particularly those pertaining to French speaking countries.

3 topics looking at aspects of contemporary French life, such as:

- The changing role of the family

- The use of IT in daily life

- Rights and liberties

Study of a French film and / or literature

3 cultural topics:

- French festivals

- French art and architecture

- French cultural heritage

Multicultural societies

Study of a French film and / or literature

Exam - 100%

Grade 6 in GCSE French and a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. An average GCSE score of 5.50 or higher.

Assessment

A combination of oral, listening, reading and essay writing will be assessed in 3 examinations at the end of the AS year. There will be 3 more examinations and an independent research project at the end of the 2nd year.

You will achieve a high level of literacy and fluency in French and will gain a deeper understanding of French society and the issues affecting it. Being able to speak a modern foreign language is a valuable skill which many employers look for. Many students who have studied languages have excellent communication skills and an ability to create and maintain a coherent and cohesive argument, qualities which often lead to enhanced job prospects.

More and more employers require language skills in a variety of areas including business, law, media, technology and science, and writing and journalism. Many universities now offer combined degrees which offer a language combined with nearly any other discipline. Having working competence and knowledge of other languages greatly enhances career prospects for the future