French
at The Compton School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you want the 'X-factor', something to make you stand out, then studying a language will do just that. During your French A Level, you will develop all the skills that are required in several other subjects: comprehension, essay writing, analysing and evaluating literature, debating, problem solving and delivery of presentations - but what makes you special, is you will be doing it all in another language.
What you need to get on
6 (grade 7 desirable) To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for your best 8 GCSE subjects.
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 Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
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