French A Level

Applications Open: 12th December 2025

Applications Close: 30th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Grade requirements: A minimum of 48 points from your best 8 GCSE grades with no less than a Grade 5 in all subjects taken. Certain subjects have additional specific entry requirements. Information on these can be found in the online prospectus.

How to apply: Applications should be made directly to the School via Applicaa which will be available from the Sixth Form area of the School's website.

https://twgsb.org.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-admissions/applying-to-twgsb6

Please DO NOT apply via Kent Choices.

Areas of interest

Social issues and trends

Political, intellectual and artistic culture

Themes

• Being a young person in French-speaking society
• Families and citizenship
• Youth trends and personal identity
• Education and employment opportunities

• Understanding the French-speaking world
• Regional culture and heritage in France, French-speaking countries and communities
• Media, art, film and music in the French-speaking world

Themes

• Diversity and difference
• Migration and integration
• Cultural identity and marginalisation
• Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference
• Discrimination and diversity

• France 1940-1950: The Occupation and post-war years
• June 1940–May 1945: Life in occupied France; the French Resistance
• The cultural dimension in occupied France
• 1945-1950: Rebuilding and restructuring

Areas of interest

Social issues and trends

Political, intellectual and artistic culture

Themes

• Being a young person in French-speaking society
• Families and citizenship
• Youth trends and personal identity
• Education and employment opportunities

• Understanding the French-speaking world
• Regional culture and heritage in France, French-speaking countries and communities
• Media, art, film and music in the French-speaking world

Themes

• Diversity and difference
• Migration and integration
• Cultural identity and marginalisation
• Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference
• Discrimination and diversity

• France 1940-1950: The Occupation and post-war years
• June 1940–May 1945: Life in occupied France; the French Resistance
• The cultural dimension in occupied France
• 1945-1950: Rebuilding and restructuring

Examinations: Outline

A-Level

Component 1: Speaking

30%

Component 2: Listening, Reading and Translation

50%

Component 3: Critical and analytical response in writing:

20%

GCSE grade 6 in French

• We offer advice to students considering doing a university degree in Modern Languages or following associated career paths.
• We encourage students to attend the annual Language Show in London in October. The Careers Zone at Language Show Live is the place for skilled linguists to meet recruiters, get advice, hear from experts and find a job. There is a Careers Forum where they can find dedicated sessions on how to make best use of their language skills and the opportunities available within the language world.
• Some teachers in the department have had successful careers in other areas of the world of work and they are able to demonstrate that the academic rigour of an MFL degree course equips students well for the competitive job market, making them attractive to employers and opening up a variety of professional opportunities.