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GCE A Level in French

at The Sir John Colfox Academy, Bridport · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course aims to enhance students' linguistic skills and promote and develop spontaneity and independence, their capacity for critical thinking on the basis of their knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and society of France or countries where French is spoken.The course begins with topics that will be familiar to students from GCSE, such as family life and information technology and moves on to more complex topics such as the advantages and disadvantages of living in a diverse culture, touching on aspects of criminality and social inclusion. Students will also study a film and a literary text about which they will write an analytical essay. The spoken component of the exam will be examined by responses to stimulus cards based on topics covered during the course and also on a personal research topic.While the language used at GCSE level is mainly descriptive and narrative A level students learn to give and justify opinions as well as to debate and argue causes and concerns. All students are given the opportunity to work with native French speakers and French is used almost exclusively in the lessons and considerable use is made of group discussion, pair work and role play techniques.

What you need to get on

A Minimum of 5 GCSEs A* to C

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

  • The Sir John Colfox Academy

    Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bridport

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