A-Level French

Learning a language:

• Improves your grasp of English

• Broadens your understanding of world affairs

• Expands your career opportunities

• Strengthens international connections

• Makes travel easier and more enjoyable

• Helps connect cultures and promote global understanding

Exam board: Edexcel

You will build strong skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing French, alongside a solid grasp of grammar and French-speaking culture.

Topics include French society, media, traditions, immigration and multiculturalism, and the Occupation and Resistance in World War II. You’ll also study a French film and book, and complete an independent research project.

Enrichment opportunities may include a trip to Paris, a revision day in London, and a multilingual poetry competition at the French Institute.

100% Examinations

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation (French-English) - 2 hrs, 40 mins (40%)

Paper 2: Written Response to Works and Translation - 2 hrs, 40 mins (30%)

Paper 3: Speaking (Internally Assessed) - 23 mins (30%)

5 GCSEs with a mixture of grades 9-5 in a least 5 different subjects including English Language and Mathematics PLUS grade 6 at GCSE French.

A language is a valuable asset in almost any career - whether literary, scientific or humanities-based. It opens doors to work in the UK or abroad with internationally focused companies and is highly respected across all industries. French can also be combined with a wide range of university degrees, such as Business with French.