GCE A Level in French

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelWJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

50 providers teach this exact qualification.

North West16

Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Merseyside · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Bolton Sixth Form College
Bolton · 2 years
They ask for: Students studying three A Levels and/or AAQs will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4, including English Language and Mat
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 6 in French
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Carmel College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 5 in GCSE French.
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Helsby High School
Frodsham · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Holy Cross College
Bury · 2 years
They ask for: General College entry requirements. GCSE English grade 4 or above and Grade 5 or above in the language you choose.
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Keswick School
Keswick · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or higher in GCSE French
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King David High School
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including French.
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Knutsford Academy
Knutsford · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE @ Grade 5+ including Maths and English including GCSE French at Grade 6+
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Loreto College
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) Two at least grade 6 (or B) Two from English, Maths OR Science GCSE grade 9-6 in prospective language OR native speakers of French on co
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
They ask for: To study an A Level programme you will need to achieve a minimum of three grade 5s and two grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and Maths at grade 5. Eac
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The Belvedere Academy
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 32 points in your best 8 subjects including English & Maths. 6 or above in GCSE French.
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The Whitby High School
Ellesmere Port · 24 months
They ask for: 6+ in GCSE French
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Upton Hall School Fcj
Wirral · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 5, plus 6 in this subject at GCSE
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Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: The general entry requirement to be offered a place at Urmston Grammar Sixth Form from September 2026 is a minimum of five GCSE passes which include: 2 x grade
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Xaverian College
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: 6 grades A*-C including 2 grade Bs; 2 or more of English, Maths and Science at A*-C; grade C or above at GCSE level - grade B is highly recommended
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South East8

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate · 24 months
They ask for: See Prospectus on school website for details
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Gordon'S School
Woking · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum sixth form entry requirements five GCSE grades 9-5 including grade 5 in English & Mathematics. Subject criteria: GCSE grade 6 in French required.
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King'S Academy Bay House
Gosport · 2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirements: 6 GCSE grades 4-9, including 2 @ grade 5 or higher Subject specific entry requirements: GCSE French - grade 5 English Language - GC
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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury · 2 years
They ask for: 8 GCSEs grades 9-5. Minimum grade 7 in French.
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The Henley College
Henley-On-Thames · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE passes inc French 5, or similar competency, Maths 4, English 4, plus 1 grade 5, and 2 more 4s
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The Skinners' School
Tunbridge Wells · 2 years
They ask for: 50 points over 8 best GCSEs.
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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Tunbridge Wells · 2 years
They ask for: An average overall GCSE point score of at least 6 from their top six GCSE subjects They must also acheive a minimum of grade 5 in English Language or Mathematic
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys
Tunbridge Wells · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 in French
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West Midlands6

Barr Beacon School
Walsall · 18 months
They ask for: View our Sixth Form Prospectus on our website for more details.
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City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 in French is desirable.
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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Ross-On-Wye · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 5 (inc English and Maths) at GCSE
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Sir John Talbot'S School
Whitchurch · 24 months
They ask for: 5 9-4 GCSE, including English and Maths at a grade 4 or above.
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St Joseph'S College
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in Higher Paper GCSE French
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The Sixth Form College, Solihull
2 years
They ask for: You need to have at least grade 5 in GCSE French and must have done Higher Level. Standard A level requirements apply. At least two grade 6s at GCSE At least a
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Yorkshire and The Humber6

Bingley Grammar School
Bingley · 24 months
They ask for: To study in the Sixth Form, students much achieve the general entry requirements which are a minimum of 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above from a ran
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Greenhead College
Huddersfield · 2 years
They ask for: See prospectus or web site.
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Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield · 2 years
They ask for: huddnewcoll.ac.uk
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Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE French.
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Ripon Grammar School
Ripon · 2 years
They ask for: Students are required to pass AS level in this subject.
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The North Halifax Grammar School
Halifax · 2 years
They ask for: Please contact the provider directly for entry requirements.
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East of England4

Cedars Upper School
Leighton Buzzard · 2 years
They ask for: Ideally a GCSE Grade 6 You need a willingness to participate orally, both in lessons and in your sessions with the Foreign Language Assistant. An understanding
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Cromwell Community College
Chatteris · 2 years
They ask for: You will need a grade 6 in GCSE French
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: 42 points from your best 8 subjects; GCSE Maths and English (Language or Literature) at a minimum of grade 4, in addition to: Grade 6 in French
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Westcliff High School For Boys Academy
Westcliff-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 7 in French. In addition, candidates need to have a genuine interest in the culture, literature and society of the Francophone countries and in relat
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South West4

Colyton Grammar School
Colyton · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants are required to achieve a minimum of 54 points from the best eight GCSEs (or equivalent) including at least grade 5 at GCSE in English and Maths. Als
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Stroud High School
Stroud · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 7 or above at GCSE level French.
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including a minimum of grade 6 in French and grade 6 or above in English Language or English Literature. Successful A Level stude
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University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
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East Midlands3

Ashby School
2 years
They ask for: 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
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Countesthorpe Academy
2 years
They ask for: French.pdf
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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 and above including grade 6 in the subjects selected for A Level. *To study
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London2

Chingford Foundation School
London · 22 months
They ask for: 31 points from your English Language GCSE, Maths GCSE, and five other best GCSE results. GCSE French grade 6
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Ravens Wood School
Bromley · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including English and maths. Grade 5 or above in French GCSE.
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North East1

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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