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:

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.

Our Alumni

Elliott Gray-Medd, class of 23

HIGH SCHOOL: Cardinal Allen Catholic High School

Elliott studied level 2 and 3 BTEC Health and Social Care, GCSE English and GCSE Maths at Blackpool Sixth. He is now working as a teaching assistant at Red Marsh School. He said “The staff are amazing and so supportive. I wouldn’t be where I am without them!”

Yulan ChanDelaney, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

Congratulations to Yulan ChanDelaney for achieving excellent grades in her A Levels! Yulan has excelled with A grades in Biology and her Extended Project and B grades in Chemistry and Religion, Ethics and Philosophy. We are delighted to announce that Yulan will be attending the University of Leeds in the coming academic year to study medicine. Best of luck with your future studies, Yulan!

Adam Walker, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

Adam has achieved an impressive Double Distinction star in BTEC Music and a Merit in BTEC Business at Blackpool Sixth. We are thrilled to announce that Adam will be pursuing Creative Musicianship at ICMP, and we cannot wait to see where his passion for music takes him!

Luke Moore, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Lytham St Annes Technology & Performing Arts College

Luke is an incredibly talented student who excelled in BTEC Performing Arts – Musical Theatre, achieving an impressive Triple Distinction Star grade. Luke has decided to take a gap year to audition for colleges but dreams to attend a top London-based college, and eventually make it to the West End. We have no doubt that Luke will achieve great success in his future!

Thirisha Varatharajan, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Baines School

Thirisha Varatharajan has excelled in her biology A Level with a grade of B, as well as chemistry and mathematics A Levels, both with a grade of A. We are proud to announce that Thirisha will be attending the University of Liverpool in the upcoming academic year. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours and can’t wait to see what she will achieve next!

Maddie robinson, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Carr Hill

Maddie Robinson has received a Double Distinction Star and a Distinction in Health & Social Care (Triple). We are thrilled to hear that Maddie plans to progress into employment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, and we are confident that she will excel in this role. Maddie’s hard work and dedication have clearly paid off, and we wish her all the best with her future. Well done, Maddie!

David Speight, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Highfield Leadership Academy

David Speight gained an A grade in A Level Photography and a Double Distinction Star in BTEC Film and Television. We are proud to announce that he will be moving onto a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship at Ascent Trampoline Park.

Sarah Grogan, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

Sarah has recently received A* grades in maths and physics, as well as an A in economics. We are thrilled to announce that Sarah will be attending Cambridge University to pursue her studies in economics.

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