French A Level

Applications Open - 1st November 2025

Applications Close - 15th December 2025

Entry Requirements - Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of 35 points from their best six GCSE subjects or equivalent (in the view of the School).

• Points will be on a 1-9 point scale, where Grade 1=1 and 2=2 etc.

• Candidates must also obtain at least a Grade 5 in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent (in the view of the School).

Candidates must meet the specific requirements for each A Level course they wish to study as published in the 2025 Sixth Form Prospectus, which will be available on the website.

How to Apply - Do not apply through Kent Choices. Please apply via Cranbrook School Website using the following link: https://www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/admissions/sixth-form-admissions/

This course is suitable for candidates who have acquired the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE at Higher tier but can also be undertaken by candidates who have followed an alternative route to language study at this level.

Candidates take two units for the Advanced Subsidiary GCE and then take a further two units to achieve the full Advanced GCE award.

The AS/A level specification enables candidates to: Develop an understanding of spoken and written French/Spanish beyond GCSE; Communicate effectively in French in a variety of registers; Develop knowledge of and critical insights into the culture, heritage and contemporary society of France or a French/Spanish-speaking country.

At AS, you will cover the following topics:

Leisure and Lifestyles, including travel and tourism, sport, hobbies, entertainment, customs, traditions, healthy living - health and nutrition, diet and excerise; unhealthy living - drugs, aids, smoking, alcohol, etc.

The Individual and Society, including relationships and responsibilities, gender issues, youth culture (values, peer groups, fashions and trends etc.), education, vocational training and future careers.

At A2, you will cover the following topics:

Environmental Issues

Social and Political Issues

Film and Literature Studies

AS:

• Unit 1: Oral
• Unit 2: Listening, reading and writing

A2:

• Unit 3: Oral
• Unit 4: Listening, reading and writing

Minimum Grade 7 in GCSE French

You could take this course with other advanced level course or equivalent to prepare for higher education in French, Languages or more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to French or Languages such as a Teacher, Translator, international business or you may wish to use your French to study or work over in France.