French

Assessment

How many exams: The AQA Languages A Level assessments consist of 2 externally examined papers and 1 NEA speaking assessment. Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing Listening, reading and writing papers, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. Section A: Listening and writing Section B: Reading and Writing 100 marks 50% Paper 2: Writing Written examination, lasting 2 hours. Students answer two essay questions in the target language: one about a novel and a film. 80 marks 20% Paper 3: Speaking exam Speaking exam, lasting 23 minutes Part 1: Answer prepared questions on a stimulus card Part 2: 2-minute presentation and 10 minutes of conversation questions on an Individual Research Project 60 marks 30%