Join Us for The Blandford School Open Evening 2026
Thursday 1st October 2026 | From 5:00pm
Choosing the right secondary school is an important decision, and we'd love to welcome you to The Blandford School to see what makes our community so special.
Book your free place today:
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See The Blandford School in Action
Following our Open Evening, we are also offering school tours during the normal school day, giving families the opportunity to see lessons taking place and experience everyday life at The Blandford School.
Tours start at 9:15am on:
Friday 9th October | Friday 16th October | Friday 23rd October
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A Level French
Subject Leader:
Mrs V Ash
Mrs L Harding
Exam Board:
AQA
Entry Requirements:
Grade 6 in GCSE French.
Why choose A Level French?
Are you interested in:
- Becoming fluent in a second language?
- Working in a multinational company?
- Foreign travel?
- Languages and business?
- Combining a language skill with another expertise?
A level French is a very valuable qualification for a wide range of careers. You can combine French with most other subjects at university. As well as jobs for specialist linguists, there is great demand for French speaking engineers, scientists, business people, marketing specialists and, of course, people to work in the leisure and tourism sector.
What you will study in A Level French.
Modern French in a variety of situations
The society and culture of the French speaking world today.
Topics
Year one – Social Issues and trends: aspects of French-speaking society. A French film.
Year two – Current issues: diversity, poverty, and criminality. A French novel
How you will be assessed in A Level French.
Paper 1:
Listening, Reading & Translation 50 %
Paper 2:
Writing (2 x essays) 20%
Paper 3:
Speaking 30%
Progression and Careers linked to French.
Translating and interpreting, The holiday and travel industry, politics, charities and pressure groups, sales and marketing, any international field.
Additional Information
During the course you will study a range of French films and will read a work of literature. In year 13 you will complete an independent research project on a topic of your choice related to a French speaking country. We also hope there will be an opportunity to take part in a study trip or work experience visit abroad during the two year course.