French
at King Edward Vi Handsworth School, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Plenty of opportunity to express opinions and look at subjects of interest to your age group. Transferable skills such as presenting and evaluating arguments, summarising the main points of texts and interpreting an argument to another person.
What you need to get on
Minimum 6 GCSEs at A* - B or 9 - 7 including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Minimum grade 7 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
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
Rose Hill Road Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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