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TITLE: AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in French (601/8727/X)

Why study French at William Farr?

Studying French at A Level is a brilliant choice if you want a subject that goes far beyond the classroom. Not only will you gain the ability to communicate confidently in one of the world’s most widely spoken and influential languages, but you’ll also build impressive skills that universities and employers actively seek—like critical thinking, cultural awareness, and clear communication. A Level French is engaging and enjoyable while developing a skill that will stay with you for life.

What will you study?

Our A Level French program is finely tuned to support your learning. We study current trends in French society, multiculturalism, political life, and artistic culture. Our film and book are studied in detail, to perfect the art of writing a French essay. The speaking examination is an Independent Research Project (IRP) where you can choose the topic you want to explore: a truly liberating opportunity. Our Language Assistant provides speaking sessions to build confidence and communication skills.

Where can French lead?

An A Level in French opens doors. It strengthens university applications for a wide range of courses – from Modern Languages, Business, Law, Politics and International Relations to History, English and other humanities – by showing strong communication, analytical thinking and cultural awareness. It leads to varied career opportunities, both directly in areas like translation, interpreting, teaching and tourism, and indirectly in fields such as international business, marketing, law, journalism, diplomacy and work with global organisations.

French is spoken in 29 countries, so it can support year-abroad programmes, international internships, travel and living or working overseas in the future. Alongside language skills, students gain confidence in speaking, improved writing, problem-solving, and the ability to understand different cultures – all valuable.