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French

at The Cotswold Academy, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

French builds upon the skills which you have developed during your GCSE course and will help you to develop confident, effective communication skills and a thorough understanding of the culture of countries and communities where French is spoken. You will have the opportunity to discover and enjoy French film and authentic and accessible French texts. You will also learn to use French in everyday conversation as well as formal discussion and debate. As part of this you will have?the opportunity to go on our successful French exchange to beautiful Brittany where you will live in a family for a week. There is also often the possibility of undertaking work experience whilst in Brittany, which further enhances your language skills. Grammar also plays an important role as you learn to work with increasing accuracy and to decode and translate passages.

What you need to get on

Grade 7 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

  • The Cotswold School

    The Avenue Bourton-On-The-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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