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French

at Northampton School For Girls, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

French offers the opportunity to take your language skills further. The subject mixes many teaching methods and topics to offer a course that is fun, challenging and interesting. At NSG taking French to A level gives you the opportunity of developing your French whilst focusing on relevant contemporary social issues, French politics and artistic culture. What you will do: • Work in a variety of ways - in pairs and independently to develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • Use online resources to develop your language skills • Study language, texts and films that are all based on contemporary society in France and French speaking countries • By engaging critically with intellectually stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language, you will develop an appreciation of creative uses of the language and develop an understanding of them within their cultural and social context • Develop independent research skills. Future prospects: • You may wish to go on and study languages at university or alternatively combine one language with another subject • You may prefer to use your language skills as part of a business or commercial course at there are many areas in business and tourism where languages are an asset. You may also like the idea of having a year working abroad - perhaps taking on seasonal work in the tourist industry, or as an au-pair, with a family • Learning a foreign language gives you confidence and scope for a wide range of c

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above, 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

  • NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

    Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Northampton

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