Modern languages are highly valued by employers. French is therefore a good combination with almost any A-level subject. As a university subject, it can be taken on its own or with all kinds of other subjects. You will have the opportunity to spend some time in France and to enjoy the company of French people more. A-level French is very different from GCSE French because: • It provides a better understanding of the language and how it works. • It makes you a problem-solver who can, at a glance, get the message and reply appropriately. • It gives you an insight into another country and culture, which, although geographically close and similar in many ways, is also very different. The old entente cordiale is wonderful, but it does not explain the quintessential differences between our two cultures. Year 12 In the first year of A Level study, the course has been designed to take into account the likely linguistic knowledge of students who have only recently completed a French GCSE. It is envisaged that the topics studied will stimulate their interest and engage and motivate them. The end of Year 12 examination will take the form of a formal assessment to consider a student’s ability for further study in Year 13. The course will cover: • Theme 1: Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends – marriage and family, cybersociety and technology, the role of voluntary and charitable work in society. • Theme 2: Artistic culture in the French-speaking world – the notion of heritage and culture; contemporary French music; cinema as the seventh art form Study of a film – Au Revoir les Enfants, a film which is set in the context of the French Occupation. As well as studying the main themes and characters, the historical context of the film allows students to explore major events that shaped the occupation and thereby French society. Year 13 The second year of the A-level course is designed to build on the knowledge acquired and consolidated in the first year of A Level study, with more challenging grammar and the introduction of literature alongside an independent research project. The course will cover: • Theme 3: Aspects of French-speaking society –positive aspects of a diverse society, what life is like in France for those marginalised, how to treat criminals • Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world – adolescents, the right to vote and political engagement, demonstrations and strikes – who has the power, politics and immigration Independent research task (cultural topic: research author, art movement, historical period, current trend or political issue) – in Year 13 students will be researching a theme independently to present the topic for two minutes with a follow-up discussion for a further nine to10 minutes. • Study of a book – Boule de Suif et Autres Contes de la Guerre, short stories by Maupassant which take place during the Franco-Prussian War.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,330 - £20,460 |
| Address | Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW |
Modern languages are highly valued by employers. French is therefore a good combination with almost any A-level subject. As a university subject, it can be taken on its own or with all kinds of other subjects. You will have the opportunity to spend some time in France and to enjoy the company of French people more. A-level French is very different from GCSE French because: • It provides a better understanding of the language and how it works. • It makes you a problem-solver who can, at a glance, get the message and reply appropriately. • It gives you an insight into another country and culture, which, although geographically close and similar in many ways, is also very different. The old entente cordiale is wonderful, but it does not explain the quintessential differences between our two cultures. Year 12 In the first year of A Level study, the course has been designed to take into account the likely linguistic knowledge of students who have only recently completed a French GCSE. It is envisaged that the topics studied will stimulate their interest and engage and motivate them. The end of Year 12 examination will take the form of a formal assessment to consider a student’s ability for further study in Year 13. The course will cover: • Theme 1: Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends – marriage and family, cybersociety and technology, the role of voluntary and charitable work in society. • Theme 2: Artistic culture in the French-speaking world – the notion of heritage and culture; contemporary French music; cinema as the seventh art form Study of a film – Au Revoir les Enfants, a film which is set in the context of the French Occupation. As well as studying the main themes and characters, the historical context of the film allows students to explore major events that shaped the occupation and thereby French society. Year 13 The second year of the A-level course is designed to build on the knowledge acquired and consolidated in the first year of A Level study, with more challenging grammar and the introduction of literature alongside an independent research project. The course will cover: • Theme 3: Aspects of French-speaking society –positive aspects of a diverse society, what life is like in France for those marginalised, how to treat criminals • Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world – adolescents, the right to vote and political engagement, demonstrations and strikes – who has the power, politics and immigration Independent research task (cultural topic: research author, art movement, historical period, current trend or political issue) – in Year 13 students will be researching a theme independently to present the topic for two minutes with a follow-up discussion for a further nine to10 minutes. • Study of a book – Boule de Suif et Autres Contes de la Guerre, short stories by Maupassant which take place during the Franco-Prussian War.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school.
