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GCE A Level in French

at Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

With the effect of Brexit, there has never been a more important time to have the ability to speak another language. Furthermore, an A-level language complements a whole variety of subjects. You may need languages for all sorts of career destinations- doctors, psychologists and physiotherapists need language skills to communicate effectively with patients, whether they work in the UK or overseas; businessmen, bankers and entrepreneurs all need language skills to make deals and sell products on the global market. Politicians, historians, geographers and holiday reps all need language skills to get to know the people and area that they are passionate about. A foreign language A-Level will compliment and enhance your other studies. Studying a modern language at A Level can help you to get in to university, as it is one of the Russell Group’s ‘facilitating’ subjects. For more information see https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/ In addition to the obvious jobs where languages are used, there are opportunities in many professions e.g. law, accountancy, banking, engineering, etc to gain extra experience by working abroad, if you have language skills. Speaking a language can also increase your salary by up to 20%.

What you need to get on

Ideally a GCSE Grade 6 You need a willingness to participate orally, both in lessons and in your sessions with the Foreign Language Assistant. An understanding of the fundamentals of grammar and the ability to work independently are also important.

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

  • Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

    Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leighton Buzzard

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