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French

at The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Oldham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Anyone with a passion for French, who is committed to working hard and achieving the best results. French is currently the fifth most spoken language in the world and therefore an excellent choice for anyone wanting to continue their study of languages at A Level. French is a truly international language, offering a range of opportunities in a whole host of different professions. These include banking, nance, law, hospitality and tourism, fashion, medicine and engineering. Continue your study of French and you’ll have an edge. Studying French at A Level will give you every opportunity to: Develop the knowledge and skills you acquired at GSCE Level and therefore use French in a wide range of contexts Gain a useful insight into another culture and reect on various aspects of contemporary society Enhance your employment prospects, facilitate your foreign travel and have the enjoyment of using your linguistic skills around the world. Languages are universally useful and you can combine French with any subject. Learning a foreign language improves your skills of analysis and interpretation and this can complement all your studies. As more and more companies work closely with businesses in other countries, many kinds of workers will be needed who can communicate in different languages and understand other cultures. No matter what career you choose, if you have learned a second language, you will have a real advantage.

What you need to get on

Average Point Score: 5.5 English Language GCSE Grade 4 Grade 5 in this subject at GCSE – and a recommendation from your Language teachers required To have a better chance of succeeding a Grade 6 at GCSE is recommended

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

  • Crompton House Church of England Academy

    Rochdale Road Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Oldham

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