French A-level

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING PROCESSED THROUGH CLEARING

Applications Open: - 11th December 2025

Applications Close: - 13th February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Admission to Towers Sixth Form to study A levels or BTEC equivalent will be awarded on the basis of GCSE performance. Each subject has its own entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Studying a language at A Level can open many doors. No matter what industry you want to work in or whether or not you're interested in studying abroad as part of a degree course, languages can take you further. Studying a language can help you develop skills that can be used in almost any career in a global jobs market.

In this A Level, you will not only learn how to speak French, you will also learn about the culture of French speaking countries, study a French novel and a film and learn about a wide range of topics from French sociology and history through to French music, festivals, media, immigration and politics.

Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Translation - 2 hours

Paper 2: Written response to works (film and literature) & Translation - 2 hours, 40 minutes

Paper 3: Speaking (internally conducted and externally assessed) - 21-23 minutes with 5 minutes formal preparation time

Task 1 - discussion on a theme

Task 2 - independent research presentation + discussion

The A Level French course is assessed at the end of year 2, with exams in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. There are elements of Translation from English to French in the Writing paper in addition to translation from French to English in the reading exam.

For the speaking element, students are able to select an area of interest that they wish to expand on, allowing them a real opportunity to deepen their knowledge of a subject that is important to them.

Grade 5 in GCSE French or native speaker

A Level French is one of the Russell Group Universities’ facilitating subjects. A modern language is an academic subject which is highly desirable for universities and employers alike. See yourself as a lawyer? Want to work in marketing? Interested in becoming a tour manager? You’ll develop skills to increase employability without even noticing, including: communication skills, cultural awareness, gathering, assessing and interpreting information and leading and participating in discussions and groups.

A Level French is a relatively new course at Towers; this year’s students have gone on to study BA (Hons) English Literature and BSc (Hons) Psychology