French
at Queen Mary'S Grammar School, Walsall · school or sixth form
What the college says
With a reasonable grounding from GCSE, the course is accessible to the gifted linguist as well as to those who wish to keep breadth and variety in their studies. For years, employers have complained that the young do not listen. You can go out ready to prove otherwise with advanced aural, oral, written and comprehension skills, not only in your own tongue but another as well. Who does not have to learn to give presentations in their job in order to survive and progress in the modern world? Unlike at GCSE, we explore aspects of the culture of the countries where the language is studied, and delve into history, geography, literature and current affairs. Many of our students go on to further language studies beyond, often picking up an extra language as part of their degree, whether this be purely linguistic or studied jointly alongside other subjects, such as Business or Economics, English or Law. In Year 12, the course naturally builds on the vocabulary and structures of GCSE, through the areas of Social issues and trends/Artistic culture /Study of a literary text or film, guiding the student to a more advanced content and degree of interest, appropriate to their age. In Year 13, the content moves to further study of Social issues and trends / Political and artistic culture / and Literary texts or films. In addition to the usual lessons with online materials and the internet in frequent use, we have additional conversation lessons each week with a native speaker, we offer the
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 7
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
Queen Mary's Grammar School
46 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Walsall
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