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French

at Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The aim of AS and A2 language courses is to enable you to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively through both the spoken and written word. During the course, you will also have the opportunity to learn a great deal about the social, artistic and political culture of the countries in which your chosen language is spoken. The course will guide you through from GCSE level to help you reach a more sophisticated level of language whereby you are able to use a wide variety of vocabulary and your expression becomes increasingly accurate and complex. The course also aims to improve your reading and listening skills. You will be introduced to a wide range of up to date texts and you will also be expected to undertake some of your own research. Through developing these skills, you will also gain a very good insight into the culture and current affairs of your target language countries. You will find that the topics which are studied are varied and relevant to your personal interests, as well as the next stage of your education and your career. There will also be regular sessions with a native speaker. Clearly, the main benefit from this is the progress you will make in your oral skills, but you will also gain a good deal of cultural knowledge and general support from these classes. An A Level language offers a satisfying and enjoyable course, with many practical benefits, and we find that the study of Modern Foreign Languages is highly valued by both universities and employer

What you need to get on

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving a minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. In total students need to have achieved at least six GCSEs of which at least four subjects are at Grade 6 (or Grade B). In addition students must meet subject entry requirements. Students meeting only the minimum entry requirements for the sixth form are likely to find the choice of subjects which they can access is restricted. In addition, Grade 7 or above in French or Grade 6 and 75%+ in the induction test in September.

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

  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

    GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0SF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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