Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Linear 'A' Level French

at Caistor Grammar School, Market Rasen · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Paper 1 Reading, Listening and Writing Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts and sources covering different registers and will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail. Students will have individual control of the recording. All questions are in French, to be answered with non-verbal responses or in French. The Reading section requires responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes, which are drawn from a range of authentic sources. Material will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail. All questions are in French, to be answered with non-verbal responses or in French. The Writing section consists of two translation passages: Translation into English, a passage of minimum 100 words and Translation into French, again a passage of minimum 100 words. The use of a dictionary is not allowed. Paper 2 Writing For this exam, you have to write 2 essays in French on either a set text or a set film or two set texts. There is a choice of two essay titles for each text and each film. All questions will require a critical appreciation of the concepts and issues covered in the work and a critical and analytical response to features such as the form and the techniques used by the director or author. The quality of your French will also be examined as well as your use of grammar and vocabulary. You will not be allowed any notes

What you need to get on

All applicants will have at least a GCSE grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. It will also be required to have gained 4 GCSE passes at either 9-6 (B in GCSE Tech), with a minimum of a grade 6 (B in Tech) in each of the subjects to be studied at A level. Additionally, applicants will have to meet the minimum requirements for individual subjects as set out in the Sixth Form prospectus.

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

  • Caistor Grammar School

    Church Street Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Market Rasen

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 560 providers teaching it