FRENCH
MISSING A CERTAIN JE NE SAIS QUOI ?
LOOKING FOR A BIT OF JOIE DE VIVRE?
WHAT IS A SYNTACTICAL PARALLELISM?
Then you could be looking for a taste of French A-level. With a comprehensive blend of sociology, politics, history, film study and literature seen through the lens of the French-speaking world. French is one of the rare subjects that provides you with a real-life take-away skill and helps to sharpen your academic abilities in evaluation, analysis, communication and empathy.
French is an official language in 44 countries and entities worldwide and spoken by an estimated 274 million people. It is a key language for international communication, particularly the medical, engineering and diplomatic sectors. Speaking two or more languages will increase your marketability and prospects in careers such as:
- Medicine
- Engineering
- International business
- Media
- Civil Service & diplomacy
In terms of university, you can go on to study a languages degree, picking up new languages such as Japanese and Korean, or combining languages with another subject.
“You will gain insight into many aspects of life in French and Francophone society, improve your comprehension of contemporary French idiom and develop your oral and written communication skills in terms of fluency and appropriate linguistic register. If you study French as part of your degree, you get to spend a year abroad through a work placement, language assistantship or studying at a French-speaking university.”
Miss D’Anna Head of MFL
STUDENT: DAISY EVANS RH6 2018–2020
“Despite being the only student in my French class, learning at Rainhill has provided me with so many enriching opportunities that have allowed me to truly immerse myself into the French culture. The course itself has opened my eyes to different political and historical views that have really fascinated me as well as allowing me to discover the beauty of France and the Francophone world. The whole staff department have never failed to go above and beyond to support me not only within French but in all other aspects of my life. The personalised and effective teaching has enhanced my passion for languages so much that I cannot wait to study French and other new languages at University.”
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Subject type |
A-level |
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Details of exam board |
AQA |
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Final Assessment |
100% Exam (50% Reading and Writing, 20% Writing, 30% Speaking) |
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Entry requirements |
Ideally an Ebacc student with a minimum of a grade 6 in French and a grade 6 in English Language. |
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Last three years destinations for this subject |
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