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COURSE OVERVIEW
Embark on a dynamic and immersive journey into the French language and culture with our fully online A Level French course! Designed for motivated learners, this course combines live teaching, independent study, and cultural exploration—including an exciting trip to Paris in March 2026!
Over two years, you’;ll explore a wide range of contemporary and cultural topics, including:
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Year 1:
- Family and relationships
- Cyber-society
- Volunteerism
- French heritage
- Music and cinema
- In-depth study of the film La Haine
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Year 2:
- Multiculturalism in France
- Marginalised groups
- The French prison system
- Politics and immigration
- Strikes and protest movements
- Literary analysis of L’;Étranger by Albert Camus
How You’;ll Learn:
- Weekly live online lessons with your teacher and classmates
- 1:1 speaking sessions to build fluency and confidence
- Flexible independent learning through the Boost platform
- Regular tasks and assessments to track your progress
- Weekly assessments via the Boost platform
- Four mock exams per year with exam-style questions
- Personalised feedback to support your development
Enrichment Opportunity: Join us on our Paris trip in March 2026—a chance to experience French culture first-hand and practise your language skills in an authentic setting.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 6 in French and grade 4 in English Language and Maths. An interest in France and French speaking countries culture and society is very important. A willingness to express yourself orally is essential.
You will need to develop good independent study skills. • You will need to develop your skills in listening, reading and translating as well as expressing yourself orally or in writing.
French is a recognised academic subject and therefore is an excellent preparation for higher education in languages as well as a number of other areas such as Business, Law, and European Studies. Past students can be also be found in media, journalism and tourism. It is the necessary background for careers in teaching French at both primary and secondary levels. Students with language qualifications are really sought after by employers and this is reflected in enhanced salaries.
By exams at the end of the course. Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing -; Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Paper 2: Writing -; Duration: 2 hours Paper 3: Speaking -; Duration: 15 minutes
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