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A Level French

at Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Many UK companies would prefer to employ graduates with a good knowledge of French over equally qualified candidates. The French A level course has been designed to give you a profound understanding of the language. Not only will you know more about the mechanics of the language but also about how people live and use language on a day-to-day basis. Students find that a language is a natural fit for many subjects, enabling them to use their skills and qualifications to access career opportunities at home and abroad. Over the two year course, you will be studying the topics below, which build on what you have studied at GCSE and cover a wide range of interesting and engaging issues from politics to cultural heritage. You will also study a literary text and a film from a set list. The common thread amongst all of this is discovering how people speak at a personal level, and what their individual views are on these everyday topics. Finally, you will complete an independent research project on a topic of your choice, allowing you to deepen your knowledge of the French speaking world and make links with your other subjects and/or interests. An A level in French can help you to develop within a range of career areas. Being proficient in a language will give you broader career options in England and abroad. For those who want to specialise in language, there is translation, interpretation, teaching or diplomacy. Or maybe you want to work in the travel and tourism industry. Even as an

What you need to get on

7/above in GCSE 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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Maidstone

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