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French

Qualifications to start the course

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 grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language (or Literature) and GCSE mathematics and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Science.

In addition, to study this subject you must have a grade 6 or above in the chosen language (GCSE or equivalent).

Description of the subject

The French AS and A2 Level courses form a natural progression from GCSE, building on practical skills to enable you to understand and communicate in the written and spoken language for a variety of purposes in the world of work and leisure. Emphasis is placed on the development of personal and intellectual as well as linguistic skills.

What you will do

  • Discuss topical issues such as the environment and racism, in French
  • Read French newspapers and magazines
  • Study a film and a book in detail
  • Learn about current affairs and the French way of life from TV and radio
  • Use the internet for information and communication
  • Learn about French history and culture
  • Speaking exam
  • Reading, Writing and Listening exam.

Future prospects

An advanced language qualification is very highly regarded by employers, universities and colleges.

  • Greatly enhanced employment possibilities throughout the increasingly global economy
  • A range of study and career opportunities in fields such as Travel and Tourism, Education, Politics, Law, Journalism, Trade, Marketing and Publishing
  • Communication and personal skills to benefit any future direction chosen.

Spanish

Qualifications to start the course

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 grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language (or Literature) and GCSE mathematics and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Science.

In addition, to study this subject you must have a grade 6 or above in the chosen language (GCSE or equivalent).

Description of the subject

The Spanish AS and A2 Level courses form a natural progression from GCSE, building on practical skills to enable you to understand and communicate in the written and spoken language for a variety of purposes in the world of work and leisure. Emphasis is placed on the development of personal and intellectual as well as linguistic skills.

What you will do

  • Discuss topical issues such as the environment and racism, in Spanish
  • Read Spanish newspapers and magazines
  • Study a book and a film
  • Learn about current affairs and the Spanish way of life from TV and radio
  • Use the internet for information and communication
  • Learn about Spanish history and culture
  • Speaking exam
  • Reading, Writing and Listening exam.

Future prospects

An advanced language qualification is very highly regarded by employers, universities and colleges.

  • Greatly enhanced employment possibilities throughout the increasingly global economy
  • A range of study and career opportunities in fields such as Travel and Tourism, Education, Politics, Law, Journalism, Trade, Marketing and Publishing
  • Communication and personal skills to benefit any future direction chosen.