A Level French
at Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood · school or sixth form
What the college says
2 year linear programme of study Course Objectives: Languages are all around us; they are used in so many situations whether at work, on holiday or just casually in day-to-day life - we live in a multilingual global society. Choosing an A-level language is a great choice if you want a fascinating subject that offers you a range of career possibilities and is a lot of fun along the way. A level language courses are interesting and varied subjects to study and give you a broad range of knowledge and skills which are highly regarded by universities and employers alike. By studying a language at A level, you are showing that you value communication and have appreciation and respect of the cultures of other countries. Course content; The topics that you will cover are really varied so you not only greatly improve your language speaking ability, use of grammar, different tenses, and know a great deal more vocabulary - but you also learn about a whole range of cultural topics and contemporary social issues. In addition to this, you will study a book and a film. The course content involves: The evolution of French society (family, education, world of work). French culture (music, media, custom and traditions), immigration, France in the Second World War—occupation and resistance
What you need to get on
Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics. GCSE Grade 6 or above in French
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
Ringwood School
Parsonage Barn Lane, RIngwood, BH24 1SE
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · RIngwood
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Nottingham · East Midlands · 24 months
- Their version
Nuneaton · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · South East · 2 years
- Their version
North West · 2 years
- Their version
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · East of England · 2 years
- Their version
John F Kennedy Catholic School
East of England · 2 years
- Their version
Keighley · Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
Woodbridge · East of England · 2 years