A Level French
Course Code: Q100040
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Next Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
French is a major language of international communication, so proficiency is essential for anyone considering a career in a global or European organisation. French and English are the only languages spoken on all five continents.
On this course you’ll further develop your skills in spoken and written French, and study literary texts and films. You’ll learn about aspects of French society, and learn how to translate from French to English and the reverse.
French is a facilitating subject, highly valued by top universities.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including a grade 6 or above in French and a grade 5 or above in English language.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
In order to properly showcase your knowledge of the French language, you'll be assessed via 100% examination, including an oral exam.
There are a wide variety of job roles in which a language is considered useful, beneficial or essential. Examples include a broadcast journalist, customs and excise employment worker, diplomatic service officer, English as a foreign language teacher, international aid/development worker, or logistics and distribution manager.
A Level French available start dates:
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