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A Level French

at Calderstones School, Liverpool · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Learning a second language not only has cognitive and academic benefits, it is also supports a greater sense of openness to - and appreciation for - other cultures. French is an analytical language that structures thought and develops critical thinking, which is a valuable skill for discussions and negotiations. More than 220 million people speak French on the five continents and the ability to speak French and English is an advantage on the international job market. Studying French will allow you to have a greater appreciation of French cultural contributions; it will enable you to have a better understanding of your native vocabulary and will certainly broaden your travel experiences. As the working world rapidly progresses and becomes more globalised, knowing a language is a necessity, it will make you more employable. You will develop the ability to comprehend French in a range of contexts and to communicate readily in the target language for a variety of purposes. You will acquire a useful knowledge of and insights into French- speaking cultures, contemporary and historic as well as valuable skills for foreign travel, further education and employment. To help you learn, you will have the opportunity to practise your spoken French individually every week with our French assistant. The purpose of studying French at advanced level is to develop your skills beyond GCSE so that you can use and understand a much wider range of language. At GCSE you learn the language you need

What you need to get on

This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE French to at least a grade 5 standard and who wish to study a modern foreign language at a higher level.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Liverpool

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