French

Please apply for all courses via the Sixth Form's website, which will go live on Thursday 15 October.

In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course description.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist/V Level qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist/V Level qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist/V Level qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

French is the first or second language in more than 40 countries and is spoken by 125 million people from every continent. French at AS/A Level is an enriching linguistic and cultural experience which cultivates a deeper understanding of current social issues as well as political, intellectual and artistic culture in French-speaking society. International job applicants who are proficient in at least two languages are at a distinct advantage in the global market. Speaking French will increase your job opportunities and salary potential as many French companies have subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. France is a world leader in the development of modern telecommunications, a market with explosive growth potential. French is also an official language of many top international institutions and organisations.

AS/Year 12

Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends:

The ever-changing family

“Cyber-society”

Volunteer work and its role in society

Artistic culture in the French-speaking world:

A culture proud of its national heritage

Contemporary francophone music

Cinema: the 7th art

Film study: “La Haine” by Mathieu Kassovitz

A Level/Year 13

Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues

Positive aspects of a diverse society

The marginalised

Criminality

Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world:

Young people, voting and political engagement

Demonstrations and strikes

Who holds the power?

Politics and immigration

Literature study: “No et moi” by Delphine de Viguan

AS Assessment Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing (45%)

Paper 2 Writing (25%) and Speaking test (30%)

A Level Assessment Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing (50%)

Paper 2 Writing (20%) and Speaking test (30%)

You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information

You will need to achieve a Grade 5 or above in GCSE French from a higher tier paper

There are a number of degree courses available offering French as a main subject or as a component of another course such as Business/Finance, Media, Law and Literature. There is an increasing demand for French speakers, not only in the areas of travel and tourism, but also in the commercial world and the teaching profession. Having a Language A Level is a qualification that is highly valued, not only by universities but also by multinational employers.