--- title: "Modern Foreign Languages A Level (French & Spanish)" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/courses/modern-foreign-languages/modern-foreign-languages-a-level-french-spanish" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # Modern Foreign Languages A Level (French & Spanish) [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ax6gyd3iSrQ?rel=0) ## Qualification: French A Level Spanish A Level ## Entry requirements: Five GCSEs including Maths & English Language: a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 4 and two GCSEs at Grade 5. ## Additional entry requirements: Grade 6 in French or Spanish. ## Overview Studying French or Spanish at A Level develops your ability to communicate fluently and confidently in another language while exploring the societies, cultures, and politics of French- or Spanish-speaking countries. The course combines language learning with analysis of cultural and social themes, literature, and film. ## What you will study You will study themes such as family life, technology, regional celebrations, education and entering the world of work in French or Spanish-speaking contexts. The course also includes the study of a literary text and a film, offering deeper insight into culture and creative expression. ## Assessment Assessment is through oral, listening, reading, and written exams at the end of Year 2. ## Skills you will develop You will strengthen your communication, analysis, essay-writing, and research skills, alongside cultural awareness and adaptability – all highly valued by universities and employers. ## Future Pathways French and Spanish support progression to university courses in modern languages, politics, history, law, and international business, as well as careers in translation, teaching, journalism, diplomacy, and global industries. ## Exam Board: Eduqas We have made every effort to ensure that the information displayed is accurate. The College reserves the right to make changes and cannot accept liability arising out of, or in connection with any revision. 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