French
at Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys, Canterbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
Modern Languages are a popular subject choice and provide excellent preparation for a wide range of professional careers such as Business Management, Computing, Diplomatic Services, Engineering, Finance, Journalism, Law and Translation. Students may of course study two languages, and combining a language with any other subject is often an excellent way to gain a place at a top university. Entry Requirements An A or A* Grade at GCSE/ IGCSE permits students to approach the A-Level course with confidence and a strong foundation. A-Level Course Outline The A-Level Languages provision is offered at a high standard, which will allow students to build on the knowledge acquired at GCSE or IGCSE. The course is suitable to you, if you: � Enjoy language learning � Enjoy learning about other cultures and be inspired by cultural curiosity � Want to use a language for further study (e.g. at university) � Want to work for companies with international links � Want to broaden your choice of AS subjects In addition to discussing and learning about contemporary topics students will be able to enjoy finding out about cultural and historical aspects of the countries where their chosen language is spoken. An additional focus will be on film and contemporary literature. A particular feature of this course is the development of an ability to understand and produce various texts with a focus upon the different registers of language required in a variety of contexts. Extra support for the development
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE French guarantees a place on this course. Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total of 42 points (simply add up all your GCSE grades) and achieve a Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics.
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
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
LANGTON LANE, CANTERBURY, CT4 7AS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY
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