GCE A Level in French
at The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Bourne Academy is pleased to enable students to develop and build on the Spanish /French skills they acquired at GCSE. A-level develops an interest in, and enthusiasm for, language learning and encourages students to consider their study of the language in a broader context.
What you need to get on
Five or more 9-4 grades at GCSE including English and Maths. A grade 6 or higher in GCSE Spanish/French, ideally 7/8/9.
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 Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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