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ENGLISH AND MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES A-Level For 16-19 Year Olds

A Level French

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COURSE oVERVIEW

Our A level French course will broaden and deepen your knowledge of the French language. It is an exciting chance to develop a wide range of skills through a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into the culture, society and history of both modern France and the wider French-speaking world.

EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Standard college entry requirements plus a grade 5 in GCSE French is essential.

Why study A LEVEL FRENCH at Blackpool Sixth?

Studying A Level French at Blackpool Sixth will further develop and improve your knowledge of the French language whilst you develop your collaborative and independent learning skills. Innovative teaching methods, with authentic resources, will fully immerse you in the French language and its rich culture. Passionate teaching will ensure an inspiring and engaging experience.

How will I be taught?

  • Using both collaborative and independent learning
  • In a supportive learning environment
  • Using a wide variety of teaching methods to suit all learning styles

Teacher expertise

A keen linguist, your teacher has over 20 years of experience of leading A level French and she has studied and worked in France and taught in the UK for the past 20 years. A keen linguist, she approaches her subject in an enthusiastic, empathetic and supportive way. She uses a range of authentic and up-to-date materials such as art, music, articles and films, together with Additional Support Tutorials and regular opportunities for independent research to provide full immersion in the subject.

What skills will I develop?

  • Grammatical accuracy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Memory boosting skills
  • Enhanced listening, analytical and evaluative skills
  • Enhanced communication skills and confidence in sharing your ideas and opinions
  • Understanding of and empathy for others
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How will I be assessed?

50

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PAPER ONE
  • 50% Paper 1: Reading, listening and translation

20

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PAPER TWO
  • 20% Paper 2: Writing

30

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ORAL
  • 30% Paper 3: Oral (including an Individual Research Project)
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What will you study and other information about A LEVEL FRENCH

Where does it lead?

Many students go on to study for a joint or combined honours degree in French either with another foreign language or with subjects such as English, History, Law, Economics or Mathematics. Degree courses often incorporate a year abroad working or studying and additionally some students spend time travelling independently. Others enter employment with training or an apprenticeship on completion of their A Level study.

Helping you to find your dream career

Blackpool Sixth is dedicated to helping students achieve their future goals. We offer support to our students to help them find the best path for their chosen career.

To see how this course links to career pathways and to career academies which you could join, click the links below.

Related career pathways

Our Alumni

KITTY HARRIS

• BTEC Music

After completing her studies, talented musician and performer Kitty Harris went on to study Musical Theatre at UCLan, where she continued to develop her skills and passion for performance.
Her career highlights already include exciting roles such as ‘Cinderella’ in the Grand Theatre’s Pantomime, ‘Standby Ali’ in @burlesquethemusicaluk, and ‘Young Heather’ in @greatest_days.

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• BTEC Performing Arts – Musical Theatre

Luke Moore, achieved an outstanding Triple Distinction* in Performing Arts. He is currently touring the UK with Cirque – The Greatest Show and plans to audition for top London performing arts colleges, aiming for a future career in the West End.

Daniel millard

• BTEC Dance
• BTEC Performing Arts
• A Level Drama

Daniel Millard, graduated with First Class Honours from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA). Since then, he has performed as a dancer at Eurovision and as a production dancer for P&O Cruises.

KENZIE NODWELL

• A Level Fine Art
• A Level Graphic Design
• A Level Photography

Kenzie Nodwell, achieved A* grades in all three art subjects at Blackpool Sixth. She’s now continuing her creative journey at the University of Central Lancashire, studying Illustration.

Jenny higgins

• BTEC FASHION, DESIGN AND MARKETING
• A LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Jenny Higgins studied at Blackpool Sixth before earning a First-Class Honours degree in Fashion Marketing from Leeds Beckett University. Now Head of Marketing at The Travel Village Group, she combines creativity and sustainability, recognised nationally as one of TTG Media’s 30 Under 30 for 2025.

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Teacher of BTEC Art and Design

Mel Evans

Visual Arts Technician

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Sarah Johnson

Teacher of BTEC Fashion Design, Promotion and Marketing

Gemma Lea

Teacher of BTEC Fashion Design, Promotion and Marketing and BTEC Art and Design

Alice Tomlinson

Teacher of A Level Photography

Lindsay dickinson

Assistant Head Of Visual Arts
Teacher of A Level Art: Fine Art and A Level Art, Craft and Design

Laura Goodinson

Lucinda Campbell


Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

Michael Handley

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of A Level Film Studies and A Level Media Studies

Olivia Hylins

Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

ASH GOODINSON

Teacher of A Level Music Technology and BTEC Music

Lewis Williams

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of BTEC Film and TV Production

John Stevens

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Helen Twist

Teacher of A Level Media Studies and Level 2 Creative Digital Media

Charlie Moore

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Lisa Carolan

Teacher of Musical Theatre

Sarah Mistry

Teacher of Performing Arts and A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

Joseph Wylie

Lead Theatre Technician

Rob Yeo

Theatre and Music Technician

JESSE MOSELEY

• FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
• BTEC FILM AND TELEVISION

Jesse Moseley began on the Foundation Programme before progressing to the Level 3 BTEC Film and Television Production, where she achieved a Triple Distinction*.
Jesse is now continuing her studies at Escape Studios (accredited by Coventry University), focusing on the Art of Visual Effects.

LUKE MOORE

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ELAINE DAVIES

Head Of Visual Arts
Teacher of A Level Art: Textiles and Level 2 Creative Skills

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