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A Levels

Level 3

08 Sep 2025

1 Year

LOXTON CAMPUS

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French, A Level

French A Level can unlock a world of opportunities. Join the ranks of nearly 300 million French speakers worldwide and open doors to travel, work, and academic success. Whether you dream of exploring new cultures, pursuing a career in an international setting, or studying subjects like philosophy and literature, French is your key to success.

In this course, you'll develop strong communication skills in French, gaining fluency and confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of French-speaking countries, discovering their rich history and heritage. From literature to cinema, you'll explore the fascinating world of French arts and humanities.

In the first year of your A Level programme, you will study towards an AS Level. AS Levels are nationally recognised, standalone qualifications completed at the end of Year 1. AS Levels provide a baseline understanding of the subject before delving deeper in the second year of A Level.

This option allows flexibility for learners who wish to study four subjects to achieve an AS Level qualification in Year 1 and then continue three subjects to full A Level in Year 2. AS Levels hold UCAS points which can support your progression to university.' We have a dedicated FAQ section on our website regarding AS Levels that should help answer any additional questions you may have.

You will expand your knowledge and critical thinking skills. You can even embark on memorable trips to iconic French cities like Paris and Marseille, where you'll put your language skills to the test and truly immerse yourself in the local culture.

Our Sixth Form is located at Loxton Campus. This purpose-built facility has been designed to simulate a university environment, preparing you for future higher education studies. Our experienced teachers are passionate about French language and culture. They will guide you through the course, encourage critical thinking, and provide personalised feedback.

At Weston College, we prioritise your future career success and when you study here you will automatically join our Career Excellence Hub and benefit from a range of opportunities designed to enhance your career prospects. We have established strong partnerships with respected employers, enabling you to gain valuable work experience in June of year one and February of year two. We'll support you in finding suitable placements or provide a week of experiences within the College that align with your career aims.

Our dedicated Tutor Learning Mentors will provide guidance and support to help you excel in your studies. They will assist you in developing effective study strategies and preparing for assessments and examinations. Additionally, we offer dedicated assistance and guidance for interviews, whether you're applying to university or seeking job opportunities.

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE

Language Proficiency: Enhance listening and reading skills to understand native speakers through authentic materials.
Self-Expression: Develop confident speaking skills in various contexts and improve essay writing abilities.
Cultural Exploration: Explore lifestyle, music, cinema, and literature to gain insights into contemporary French culture.
Comprehensive Study: Gain proficiency in French language, strong communication skills, and cultural knowledge.
Navigate with Confidence: Acquire tools to interact effectively in the French-speaking world.
This programme is part of a Sixth Form offer, learners typically choose three or four A Level subjects to study over a two-year period. Which A Levels you study can affect your choices at university and your future career. Take a look here at our other A Level programmes

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Exams in your second year.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

The ability to speak more than one language is highly valued by many universities and employers, and can be combined with other subjects, leading to careers such as business, tourism, international law, journalism, media, or engineering.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths, and grade 6 or above in French.

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

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Category & Subject Area

A Levels Courses for 16 to 18-year-olds Courses for 16 to 18-year-olds

iAn interview is required for this course.

Fees Information

Level 2 Qualifications

This course may be Free* if you live in the South West of England and:

You are defined by the Adult Education Board (AEB) as being unemployed because one of the following applies:
- receive Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), including those receiving National Insurance credits only
- receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- receive Universal Credit and your take home pay, as recorded on your Universal Credit statement (disregarding Universal Credit payment and other benefits) is less than £345 a month (learner is sole adult in the benefit claim) or £552 a month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner)
- are released on temporary licence, studying outside a prison environment, and not funded by the Ministry of Justice
You are employed, or self-employed, and earn less than £18,525.00 annual gross salary.

Level 3 Qualifications

This course is Free* if:

The qualification you have chosen to study is part of the Legal Entitlements list and you are aged 19-23 at the start of your course and you do not already have a qualification at Level 3 or higher. From April 2021, any adult aged 24 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification will be able to access certain courses we run for free.

The full fee is payable if:

this is not your first full level 3

Or

the qualification you wish to study isn’t on the approved list of level 3 qualifications the College can run for free.

However, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Apprenticeships - Information for Employers

The cost of apprenticeships will be split into 30 funding bands ranging from £1,500 to £27,000. The prices will depend on the type of apprenticeship and the level it is taught at, and are negotiable with your training provider.

For 98% of employers, the reforms mean that employing an apprentice will be better value for money than ever before. Small businesses will only have to pay 5% of the training costs, with the Government picking up the remaining 95%. In some cases, the Government will fully fund apprenticeships for small businesses.

Click here for more information about how the reforms and levy will affect your company.

Advanced Learner Loans

You may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England, to fund the cost of your course. For further information and to check eligibility, please follow the links below:

Other Important information

While every care has been made to ensure the accuracy of our prospectuses and website, errors may occur from time to time resulting in incorrect information / fees being shown / printed.

Fees quoted online and in our prospectuses are for the current academic year only, and are subject to change – two and three-year courses will have fees to pay again in subsequent years.
You may still need to buy a uniform/kit which is your professional start-up kits or pay professional/personal memberships and all students will need to provide a National Insurance number and up-to-date proof of benefits, if applicable, at the time of enrolment.
Please click here for our current term dates.

If you are 16-18 years old on the 31st August in the current academic year, this course is usually Free.
Students who are EU/EEA or Swiss Citizens who have lived in the UK before 1 January 2021 who do not have indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK or haven’t applied for the EU Settlement Scheme and been granted pre-settled or settled status – please contact the College Registrar on 01934 411 531 for advice on appropriate UKVI student visa fees before you enrol.

Refunds

Full refunds will be payable if we need to cancel a course.
Tuition fee refunds are payable if you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling on your course and before the start of the course (10% of tuition fee or £25 administration fee whichever is larger will be charged).

If you change your mind about a course before it starts or during the first three weeks, we will happily transfer you to an alternative course - you may need to pay any difference in fees or have a credit note issued to you if the course is cheaper.
If you wish to withdraw from a course you can request a credit note for the remaining proportion of the tuition fees to a maximum of 50% of tuition fees paid (a £25 administration fee will be charged). Credit notes are valid for one calendar year.
There are different terms and conditions for Higher Education courses - please call 01934 411 409 for further details.

Discretionary Learner Support Fund

This is a College-administered fund which can support some costs associated with attending qualification courses. It is mean-tested against gross household income and limited in its amount per learner. For further information please contact Student Services on 01934 411 571.

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