French A Level

Not only is French a global language with over 300 million French speakers worldwide; it is also an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, and the International Olympic Committee. French is also the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual and performing arts, and architecture.

We would recommend buying a good bilingual dictionary and a copy of the novel and film studied.

The course gives a fascinating insight into francophone society and culture. It is designed to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE, whilst enriching your understanding of the society and culture of countries where French is spoken.

You will sit three exams, consisting of two written papers and a speaking exam.

At least 5 GCSEs graded 9-5, including English plus a grade 6 or equivalent in French.

Knowledge of a foreign language is highly valued by Higher Education institutions and employers. Employers are keen to recruit people with language skills in order to be competitive in today’s global marketplace.