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French

at Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course is suitable for students who have a real passion and aptitude for languages and who are proactively searching opportunities to develop their knowledge of French. The course provides opportunities to enjoy studying authentic written and multimedia materials, developing further the four skills acquired at GCSE: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will explore a range of topics with the emphasis very much on the culture of French-speaking countries, including units on Media, Popular Culture, the Environment, Multicultural Society and Contemporary Social Issues. We encourage students to immerse themselves in the language and culture of the country/countries where the language is spoken. Outside the classroom, students are encouraged to read widely in the target language, to listen to radio broadcasts of foreign language stations and to watch TV programmes and films in French. Each student will spend a minimum of thirty minutes per week with a French assistant to develop his/her listening and speaking skills. The ability to communicate in a foreign language is a valuable skill sought by employers. In recent surveys nine out of ten employers have indicated that they prefer students who have foreign language skills, covering careers in Banking, Civil Service, Commerce/Industry, Communications, ICT, Interpreting/Translation, Journalism, Law, Librarianship, Manufacturing and Service Industries, Politics, Broadcasting, Teaching and Tourism/Travel. Opportuniti

What you need to get on

Grade 6 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

  • Ashlyns School

    Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Berkhamsted

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