French AS/A Level 3

Applications Open: - 13th October 2025

Applications Close: - 18th November 2025

How to Apply: - Please apply directly to the school via our website www.twggs.kent.sch.uk. Follow the route 'Joining TWGGS', 'Joining The Sixth Form' to complete your application on Applicaa. For enquiries please contact admissions@twggs.kent.sch.uk.

We don't accept applications through Kent Choices.

Entry Requirements: - Entrance Criteria

Pupils entering the Sixth Form will be expected to have attained an average overall GCSE point score of at least 6 from their top 6 subjects. They must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in either English Language or Mathematics and a grade 4 in the other of English Language or Mathematics, and are usually expected to achieve at least a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to pursue at A level (or related subjects, as agreed by the school). In addition, pupils wishing to take Art or Design Technology will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and pupils wishing to take Music will be expected to have reached at least Grade 5 in their instrument or voice.

Offers will be made on the basis of predicted performance at GCSE, with the requirement that the above grades are achieved in the final examinations prior to entry to the Sixth Form and the pupil’s 3 or 4 chosen subjects being accommodated on the timetable, with no group size exceeding its maximum number of pupils.

All offers made during Year 11 are conditional on pupils meeting the grade criteria specified and will only become firm offers upon confirmation of actual GCSE results.

Exam Board: EDUQAS

Studying French in the Sixth Form helps to develop a high level of communication and comprehension skills, together with an awareness of various aspects of society in the countries in which the language is spoken. It also promotes teamwork and independence and provides a suitable foundation for the study of the subject in higher education or provides direct entry into employment. Teaching is shared by two members of staff in each year group, who use a variety of techniques and also encourage pupils to become independent learners and develop habits of listening and reading authentic resources. We aim to provide an additional conversation lesson with a native speaker to further develop their speaking skills.

A LEVEL

Theme 1: Being a young person in French-speaking society

• Families and citizenship
• Youth trends and personal identity
• Education and Employment

Theme 2: Understanding the French-speaking world

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

Theme 3: Diversity and difference

• Migration and integration Cultural identity and marginalisation Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference Discrimination and diversity Theme 4: France 1940-1950: The Occupation and post-war years
• Cultural identity and marginalisation
• Cultural enrichment and celebrating difference
• Discrimination and diversity

Theme 4: France 1940-1950: The Occupation and post-war years

• June 1940–May 1945
• The cultural dimension in occupied France
• 1945-1950

COMPONENT 1: Speaking

Presentation and discussion of an Independent Research Project

Discussion based on a stimulus card on one of the four themes studied

WEIGHTING 30%

Component 2: Listening, reading and translation

Listening and reading comprehension tasks

Translation from and into French

WEIGHTING 50%

COMPONENT 3: Critical and analytical responses in writing

Two essays: one based on a literary text and one based on either an additional literary text or a film

WEIGHTING 20%

Pupils will require two grammar workbooks (£7 each), a vocabulary book (£9) and two study guides for the film (Year 1) and the novel (Year 2 - £12 each). These may be funded through the 16-19 Bursary where appropriate. We are aiming to introduce a study visit to France, if there is sufficient interest. Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend valuable conferences in London (approximately £20 tbc).

*Also offered as an AS Level, spaces permitting

You could take this course to complement other advanced level course or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in French, which could lead onto 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 teaching, translating, or you may wish to use your French to study or work abroad. Whatever choice of career pupils wish to embark upon, be it in the travel industry, media, business, working for an international organisation or in banking, the study of languages at AS or A2 Level will enhance their prospects. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for, especially in the travel and tourism sector.