A Level French
“À vaillant coeur rien d’impossible.” - Jacques Coeur
French at A Level builds a wide repertoire of linguistic and cultural knowledge. Students develop the capacity to communicate fluently and confidently in the target language; they gain insight into culture, history and politics, which equips them for residence in a Francophone country or for university study. French continues to play an integral part in international relations, especially now that Britain has gained its independence from the EU. Linguists are in high demand with their talent for diplomacy, resilience, persistence and open-mindedness. French complements a wide range of other subjects and opens the door to the international job market and prestigious universities.
Course Details
Edexcel Advanced Level GCE in French (9FR0) Course Content:
- Changes in French Society: Family, Education, Work
- Political and Artistic Culture in Francophone Countries: Music, Media, Festivals and Traditions
- Analytical Study of a film and novel
- Immigration and the Multicultural French Society
- The 2nd World War: Occupied France, The Vichy Régime, The Resistance
Examinations:
- Paper 1: Listening, Reading, Translation into English
- Paper 2: Translation into French, Analytical essays (film + novel)
- Paper 3: Speaking (discussion on a theme, presentation and discussion of independent research project)
DELF
DELF is a more practical approach to language learning, designed to help you understand and use French in real life situations. Contrary to A Level, DELF is awarded by the French Ministry of Education and recognised throughout the world. There are four different levels to which students can aim according to their ability and their progress, ranging from A1 (beginner) to B2 (expert). Examinations can be sat at various times during the school year and the course is flexible, exciting and designed to nurture the students’ independence and resilience.
