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GCE A-Level in French

at Ashby School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is suitable for students with a foundational knowledge of French who are eager to build advanced fluency and explore the French-speaking world. It is ideal for independent, critical thinkers aiming for higher education or global careers requiring language skills, adaptability, and cultural awareness. Students will develop high-level communication skills, gaining confidence and precision in spoken and written French. They will master complex grammar and translation while critically analyzing French cinema, literature, and socio-political themes. Additionally, they will gain independent research skills by investigating a personal area of interest.

What you need to get on

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. For this course, students should also have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE French AND must have sat the Higher Tier Qualification

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

  • Ashby School 6th Form Campus

    ASHBY SCHOOL NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

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