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French A Level

at St Brendan'S Sixth Form College, Bristol · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A-level French will allow you to broaden your mind and knowledge of French culture whilst perfecting your grammar. It will allow you to acquire different ways of thinking. You will discover new skills such as translation and will develop your speaking reading and listening ability. You will develop an analytical mind through various discussions. There are opportunities throughout the year to go on trips to the cinema theatre universities and conferences. Some students choose to go on a work experience placement intensive course or exchange to France. Students also have the opportunity to mentor Secondary School pupils during their course and involve themselves in various learning activities whilst passing on their love of the French language and culture to local primary school children. Students have numerous opportunities to develop their communication skills through written and verbal expression of their own ideas in whole class small group and one-to-one situations. Use of information technology and independent study are integral to the course.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language. GCSE French must be at grade 6 or above or fully bilingual in 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

  • St Brendan's Sixth Form College

    St Brendans Sixth Form College Broomhill Road, Bristol, BS4 5RQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bristol

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