Who is the course for?

Students with a keen interest in the language, who have obtained a grade B or above in French at GCSE and who wish to communicate in the foreign language at a higher level. This course is excellent preparation for those who want to travel or use languages in their future career.

Content outline

Equal weighting will be given to reading, writing, speaking and listening. There will be an additional half hour per week with a native speaker to develop oral skills and enhance cultural knowledge. The topics at AS level are Media, Popular Culture, Healthy Living and Relationships. At A level you study three social topics which include the Environment and Multicultural Society as well as two cultural topics, such as the study of a book and a film.

A Level French Exchange Visit

Nicki Johnstone, Head of French, and A Level French students review the Belgium Exchange 2011.