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GCE A Level in French

at Poynton High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Being able to speak a foreign language is now an essential life skill in a globalised society in which international relationships are often a necessity for organisations and businesses to thrive. Studying French at A Level will enhance the linguistic skills acquired at GCSE and extend your knowledge of French culture enabling you to communicate in both written and spoken French as you move towards fluency. You will also explore the culture and politics of a range of French-speaking countries around the world. You will study a film and a novel and in the second year you will have an opportunity to carry out independent research on a topic of your choice.

What you need to get on

5 grade 4 or above at GCSE level including a grade 5 or above in 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

  • Poynton High School

    Yew Tree Lane Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Stockport

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