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French AS/A Level

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Languages
  • Qualification A Level 🧩
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Course Length 2 years
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This course can be combined with others  and goes well with another foreign language and with A Levels in English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, Geography, History, Sociology or any other subject which may lead to an international career.

Overview

This course constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking and creativity.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you enjoy communicating with other people, have a good memory, and find problem-solving stimulating.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Learn about many aspects of life in contemporary France and the Francophonie
  • Learn from a native speaker and may have the opportunity to travel to France
  • Watch French films and read French literature
  • Increase your range of vocabulary and improve your understanding of grammar
  • Research an area of particular interest in your individual project
  • Acquire a deeper cultural awareness of French speaking communities
Assessment

Assessments includes an oral examination and two written tasks including listening, reading, writing and translation.

Entry Requirements

Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. This subject requires a grade 6 or above in GCSE French. Other experience in French may be taken into account.

Progression and Careers

You could go on to study at university, whether you specialise in French or combine the language with another subject. A Level languages are always attractive to university admissions tutors. Languages are also useful in many careers, such as leisure and tourism, teaching, journalism, business, politics and international law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it the same as GCSE?

The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) A levels help you carry on getting better at listening, reading, speaking and writing, just like GCSE. However, there are some big differences too. You’ll learn about the culture of the countries where the language is spoken. You really get to grips with the grammar, so you can create your own sentences, and you’ll gradually get better at communicating on the spot, just like you have to if you go the country.

Is it just for native speakers?

No! Each year we tend to have a small number of students who have lived in the country or who speak the language at home. However, the large majority of our students have just taken GCSE at school before starting the A level, and those who work hard do extremely well.

Why carry on with languages if I know I want to do something else as a career?

You don’t study languages only to become a translator or teacher. You study them because they make you a stronger communicator, problem-solver, and global citizen. Whether you end up in Engineering, Business, Law, Medicine, or something completely different, those skills will always be valuable. If two applicants have the same grades but one speaks another language, which one is more likely to stand out?

What can you study at university with an MFL A level?

If you choose to carry on with language study after A level, there are many different options. You can continue with your language, start learning another from scratch or combine them. Many students study a language alongside another subject, or take a course like International Business with the option of a year abroad during the course. Whatever you choose, universities view language students as adaptable and resilient learners.

Do we get to go on a trip?

Yes, we offer a residential trip to all students who take A level MFL, which runs every year, so long as there is enough interest.

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