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GCE A Level in French

at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Studying French at advanced level undoubtedly increases your employment opportunities. We aim to develop an appreciation of France and its culture. Students will research information, take part in debates and explore their feelings about contemporary issues, all whilst building on their knowledge of French gained at GCSE. There will be opportunities to experience the language outside of the classroom with our eTwinning project and our French foreign language assistant. We’ve aimed to make the French A Level compelling by basing the study topics around lifestyle and social topics that you’ll be interested in and it could give you a competitive edge in the labour market too! All 4 skill areas are tested based on current trends in French society, artistic culture in the French-speaking world, and the study of a French film. The topics covered are: the ‘cyber society’, the place of voluntary work and the changing role of the family, contemporary French music, cinema, and the heritage of France. In Year 13, students study further topics within social and political spheres in the French-speaking world as well as a literary text.

What you need to get on

See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.

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

  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

    Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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