GCE A Level in French

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

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.

143 providers teach this exact qualification.

London38

All Saints Catholic High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: English GCSE at grade 4.5 or above (that means the average of English Literature and English Language GCSE) and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above, plus at least th
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Ark Academy
Wembley · 2 years
They ask for: 3 Grade 6-9 AND 2 Grade 5-9 in GCSE including at least a grade 4 in Maths. GCSE English: 6 GCSE French: 6
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Ark Burlington Danes Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6 9-6 grades at GCSE including English Language and Maths. (Grade 6 in GCSE French)
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Ark Putney Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE French Grade 6
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Brampton Manor Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English and French
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Capital City College Group
London · 37 weeks
They ask for: You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus: French grade 5. If you did not do French GCSE but you are bilingual, you will need an individual entry a
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Chestnut Grove Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our course guide for full details
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Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to general entry criteria requirements, the criteria for this subject are as follows: Grade 6 GCSE French. If a subject is oversubscribed preference
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Chiswick School
London · 18 months
They ask for: Grade 6 (minimum) in French at GCSE
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Christ'S Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
Richmond · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at a minimum of grade 5 including English and French
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Claremont High School
Harrow · 1 year
They ask for: B in French at Higher level
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Darrick Wood School
Orpington · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in English 6 in French
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Glenthorne High School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 7 in French and GCSE English Grade 5
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Graveney School
London · 24 months
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Advanced Level courses are 5 full GCSE grades at 4 to 9, or grades A* to C, including English Language and Maths. Any vocatio
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Harlington School
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in English and 4 in Maths and 3 other subjects at 4 or above (to include 7 in French GCSE)
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Hayes School
Bromley · 2 years
They ask for: See Hayes School website for course specific entry criteria
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Holy Family Catholic School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Grade 5, GCSE French Grade 5 and/or home speaker to a good standard
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JFS
Harrow · 2 years
They ask for: French - Level 6 (in consultation with the MFL department) and the ability to manipulate the language and work independently, a love of language and a determina
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Lady Margaret School
2 years
They ask for: Six GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Mathematics and English Language. Minimum of Grade 6 in GCSE French required.
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Langley Park School For Girls
Beckenham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 or above in GCSE French.
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Leyton Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: In order to study this subject, you must have achieved at least a grade 6 at GCSE level. If you do not have a GCSE but speak the language at home, you will need
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Raynes Park High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 5 (C) or above including English and Maths Level 6 or above in French GCSE or native speaker of French
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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Upminster · 2 years
They ask for: 5 grades at 4+ ; 6 in French
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Saint John Bosco College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above including GCSE French Grade 6 or above
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English and French
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St Paul'S Way Trust School
2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in French
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St Thomas More Catholic School
London · 1 year
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language/ Literature or UK Equivavlent
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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum entry requirements for all A Level courses are minimum of 8 GCSE subjects, with an average grade of 6 (legacy grade B) or above; including at least a gr
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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
London · 2 years
They ask for: You will need at least a grade 5 (preferably 6) in French at GCSE.
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Sutton Grammar School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 9 - 7 in GCSE (or equivalent) French A minimum of eight GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 - 4 with four GCSEs grade 7 and two GCSEs grade 6.
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The Camden School For Girls
London · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a GCSE grade 6 in English and maths, and a GCSE Grade 6/B in 3 other subjects, including this subject.
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The Elmgreen School
24 months
They ask for: At least 5 Grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent and Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish, French or Portuguese
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The Norwood School
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Quest Academy
South Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: Holds a minimum of five 9-4 GCSE qualifications and Grade 6 in the specific language, with at least a 6 in all four components – speaking, listening, reading an
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Trinity Catholic High School
Woodford Green · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington · 2 years
They ask for: http://www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk/How-to-apply-to-Sixth-Form
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Woodbridge High School
Woodford Green · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE points score of 50 to study A Levels and GCSE French Grade B (A is preferred)
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Woodford County High School
Woodford Green · 22 months
They ask for: Sixth Form entry requirements plus Grade 6 or above in GCSE French.
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East of England25

Anglo European School
Ingatestone · 2 years
They ask for: https://www.aesessex.co.uk/sixth-form/curriculum/entry-requirements/
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Ashlyns School
Berkhamsted · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE French
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Birchwood High School
Bishop's Stortford · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum TPS of 42, and the specific subject requirements (Grade 6 or above in GCSE French or the ability to study French to the equivalent level. A Grade 6 or a
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Chelmsford County High School For Girls
Chelmsford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Diss High School
Diss · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of five grade 4 GCSE passes; these must include at least Grade 4 in Maths and English Language. Additionally, this course requires Grade 6 in French.
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Downham Market Academy
Downham Market · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at 5 or above, including English Language or Lit, and maths. 6 in GCSE French.
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East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth · 12 months
They ask for: Completion of AS level.
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Farlingaye High School
Woodbridge · 2 years
They ask for: French 5.
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Framlingham College
Woodbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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John F Kennedy Catholic School
2 years
They ask for: GCSE French to level 6.
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King Edward Vi Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · 2 years
They ask for: The requirements for admission into Year 12 are: 1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.4375 across the best eight subjects. This will be calculate
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Kings Langley School
Kings Langley · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in French GCSE
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Leventhorpe
Sawbridgeworth · 2 years
They ask for: see entry requirements on the website www.leventhorpe.net
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Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE French – 7 GCSE English Literature - 7
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English grade 4 GCSE French grade 5
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Marriotts School
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English and French
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Presdales School
Ware · 2 years
They ask for: Please contact Presdales for further details.
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Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found h
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Richard Hale School
Hertford · 2 years
They ask for: Average Points Score of 5.0 in best 8 Full Course GCSEs in addition to English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 5 or more. A grade 6 in the subjects you w
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Springwood High School
King's Lynn · 2 years
They ask for: To gain a place in the Sixth Form all students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both an English and Maths and at least three other GCSEs, or Level 2 qualif
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St Albans Girls' School
St. Albans · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE French Grade 6. Minimum of Grade 6 in Speaking and Writing papers.
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The Appleton School
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 in French.
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The Bishop'S Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford · 23 months
They ask for: Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC a
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The Broxbourne School
Broxbourne · 2 years
They ask for: 6 at GCSE
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Westcliff High School For Girls
Westcliff-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 7 in French
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South East24

Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x GCSE at grades 5-9 inc English & Maths
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Burford School
Burford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for students are the best 8 GCSE grades, totalling 38 or higher. For example, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s, and four Grade 4s. In a
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Charters School
Ascot · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Charters Sixth Form can be viewed here: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/3003/curriculum-offer-and-entry-requirements-2026/s
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Cranbrook School
Cranbrook · 2 years
They ask for: B or above at GCSE
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Dover Grammar School For Girls
Dover · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade A in French
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Esher College
Thames Ditton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Fullbrook School
Addlestone · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCEs at Grade 5 or above
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Heathfield Community College
Heathfield · 2 years
They ask for: College basic entry requirements Grade 6 or above in GCSE French
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Highworth Grammar School
Ashford · 11 months
They ask for: It is highly recommended that you have Level 6 or above in GCSE French. You also need to have grasped the tenses studied at GCSE: the past, present, future and
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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including a grade 4 in English and preferably a 6 in French, although grade 5 may be accepted after discussion with the MFL departme
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Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 in French
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King Alfred'S
Wantage · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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Nonsuch High School For Girls
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: Specific qualifications needed
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone · 24 months
They ask for: Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). In addition, students must meet subject entry
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Oxted School
Oxted · 5 hours
They ask for: 5 GCSEs 9-5 with Grade 6 in French
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Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood · 360 hours
They ask for: Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics. GCSE Grade 6 or above in French
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Seaford Head School
Seaford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in French (minimum) at GCSE or equivalent. 4 other GCSE or equivalent at grade 5 or above.
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Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys
Canterbury · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE French guarantees a place on this course. Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total
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St John The Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
2 years
They ask for: Minimum requirement for sixth form entry: Grade 5 in English and Maths plus any 3 Grade 4s. Specific subject requirement: Grade 6 in GCSE French
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The Chalfonts Community College
Gerrards Cross · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ursuline College
Westgate-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs 9-4, including English and French minimum grade 6.
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Varndean College
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Advanced Level entry requirements plus Grade 6 in GCSE French
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Wallingford School
Wallingford · 24 months
They ask for: French GCSE Grade 6 or above
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West Midlands14

Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Birmingham · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 6 French GCSE
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Coundon Court
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: A grade 6 in GCSE French, Grade 5 in English Language and English Literature
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Etone College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
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Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above including English Language and a grade 6 (B+) in GCSE French.
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King Edward Vi Aston School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: In order to study a subject at A-Level a student must have achieved at least a grade 7 at GCSE in that subject (where that subject was an option at GCSE) Note R
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King Edward Vi Handsworth School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum 6 GCSEs at A* - B or 9 - 7 including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Minimum grade 7 GCSE French.
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Madeley Academy
2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. Grade 5 or above in English Language and Mathematics and Grade 7 in GCSE French.
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Moseley School and Sixth Form
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: French GCSE grade 6 or above
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North Bromsgrove High School
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths, English and French.
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Prince Henry'S High School
Evesham · 2 years
They ask for: All students starting courses in Year 12 must have a minimum of 30 points across their best six GCSEs, and must have achieved the government's recommended thres
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Royal National College For The Blind
Hereford · 12 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English and French
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Shrewsbury College
Shrewsbury · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website for details
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Thomas Telford School
Telford · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSEs (Grade 9 - 5) including Grade 5 in English and Mathematics and Grade 6 in French
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Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South West12

Bournemouth School For Girls
Bournemouth · 2 years
They ask for: Students must meet the general BSG Sixth Form entry requirement of six GCSEs at grade 6 or above, with at least grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics
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Cleeve School
Cheltenham · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 7 at GCSE French.
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Great Western Academy
22 months
They ask for: GCSE French grade 5
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Hayesfield Girls School
Bath · 2 years
They ask for: Please see Sixth Form prospectus for latest entry requirements
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Lytchett Minster School
Poole · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at C or above including French
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Marling School
Stroud · 2 years
They ask for: Course Entry Requirements: At least a Grade 6 at GCSE level French.
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Sexey'S School
Bruton · 2 years
They ask for: See school website
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South Dartmoor Community College
Newton Abbot · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English and French
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St Laurence School
Bradford-On-Avon · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades A*-C or 9-4
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The Bourne Academy
Bournemouth · 2 years
They ask for: 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.
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Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay · 2 years
They ask for: Level 7 or above in GCSE French. High 6s dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
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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 Midlands11

Bourne Grammar School
Bourne · 1 year
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE French
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Chilwell School
Nottingham · 24 months
They ask for: minimum requirements are 5 GCSE grade C or above, including English or maths. Some subjects have additional requirements, which are specified in the prospectus
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Corby Business Academy
Corby · 2 years
They ask for: This course is open to students who have achieved a grade 6 in GCSE French
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Eckington School
24 months
They ask for: Grade 6 GCSE
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths and French GCSE at Grade 6
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Magdalen College School
Brackley · 2 years
They ask for: 7 A*-C at GCSE
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Prince William School
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English and French
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The Becket School
Nottingham · 18 months
They ask for: Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE Level, GCSE Grade 6 in French
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The Priory Academy Lsst
Lincoln · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Toot Hill School
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Weston Favell Academy
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: Students should have 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above and a grade 6 in English Language and French at GCSE grade 7
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North West10

All Hallows Catholic College
Macclesfield · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 including English Language. Grade 5 in your chosen Language.
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Aquinas College
Stockport · 10 months
They ask for: Please see website for details
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Calderstones School
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE French to at least a grade 5 standard and who wish to study a modern foreign language at
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Parrs Wood High School
180 hours
They ask for: 6 in GCSE French
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Queen Elizabeth School
Carnforth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths, Grade 6 in French.
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Queen Elizabeth Studio School
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths, Grade 6 in French.
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Chester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in French. Please see the 6th Form page on the school website for entry requirements for all courses offered.
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The Fallibroome Academy
Macclesfield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tytherington School
Macclesfield · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 6 in French GCSE, achieved through taking the higher tier paper.
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West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral · 2 years
They ask for: Grade B in GCSE French (ideally B)
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Yorkshire and The Humber6

Brigshaw High School
2 years
They ask for: French at grade 6 and English at grade 5
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Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + Grade 5 in English Language & Grade 6 in French It is a requirement of this course to participate in and to be confident when s
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Garforth Academy
Leeds · 38 weeks
They ask for: Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
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Roundhay School
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: All A level courses or TWO A levels and ONE vocational course: Students must achieve a min of 5 subjects at GCSE grades 4 or above (including English Language a
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Scarborough Sixth Form College
Scarborough · 2 years
They ask for: Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements
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South Craven School
Keighley · 2 years
They ask for: To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals),
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North East3

Emmanuel College
Gateshead · 2 years
They ask for: Students should achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE. In addition students must have a subject teacher recommendation.
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Jesmond Park Academy
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of grade 6 for GCSE French. APS 4.5
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-On-Tyne · 18 months
They ask for: GCSE Grade B (or above)in course subject + 4 other GCSE Grade B (or above)
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