A Level French (GCE2Y)
at Gillingham School · school or sixth form
What the college says
A level French enables you to apply for higher education courses in Modern Foreign Languages. It demonstrates that you are a good communicator and can complement further study in many other subjects including Law, Business, Journalism and Medicine. Being able to speak another language will open up travel opportunities such as studying abroad at university, working for an international organisation and volunteering in France or French speaking countries such as Canada or Switzerland.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 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
Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Gillingham
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