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Heckmondwike Grammar Sixth Form

French - A Level

Heckmondwike Grammar Sixth Form

High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Heckmondwike Grammar School
52 Week(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Application Instructions



Course Summary

To assist in the development of the spoken language we conduct lessons almost exclusively in French and encourage students to get involved with language clubs and lesson support in the lower school. Students get the opportunity to develop their fluency by attending lessons in small groups.

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Course Details

Course Content
YEAR 12
Theme 1 Aspects of French speaking society: Current trends
  • The changing nature of family.
  • The ‘cyber-societyThe place of voluntary work.
Theme 2
  • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world.
  • A culture proud of its heritage.
  • Contemporary francophone music.
  • Cinema: the 7th art form.
Theme 3
Aspects of French speaking society: Current issues
  • Positive features of a diverse society.
  • Essay writing and research-based topic presentation.

Course Content
YEAR 13
Theme 3
Aspects of French speaking society: Current issues
  • Life for the marginalised.
  • How criminals are treated.
Theme 4
  • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world.
  • Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment.
  • Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?
  • Politics and immigration.
  • Essay writing and research-based topic presentation.
  • Study of a film.
  • Study of a set text.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment Paper 1 Written Exam: 2hr 30 min
Listening, reading, writing. Translation into English and the target language. (50% of total A level) Paper 2 Written Exam: 2hr
Essay and grammar.
Questions on set text and film. (20% of total A level) Paper 3 Spoken Exam: 21-23min. Discussion of a sub-theme, based on a stimulus card. Presentation of an individual research project. (30% of total A level)

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements for admission to the Sixth Form:
  • A grade 5 in Mathematics.
  • A grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
  • Achieving at least 3 other GCSEs at grade 6 or above.
Subject specific requirement
  • Grade 6 in French

Your next steps...

Career Opportunities Opportunities in industry, commerce, banking, the Diplomatic Service, teaching, journalism, interpreting and translating, linguist, travel and tourism - an A level in French will give you a distinct advantage.

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