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French
Studying French provides pupils with numerous benefits that enhance their educational experience and future opportunities.
Why study French at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ?
As an international language, French opens doors to understanding diverse francophone cultures, literature, and arts, enriching pupils’ global perspectives.
The curriculum at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ emphasises not only language proficiency but also critical thinking and communication skills, which are essential in today’s interconnected world.
By learning French, pupils gain access to a wealth of academic resources and professional opportunities, as bilingualism is highly valued in many fields, including business, diplomacy, and the arts.
The diverse cultural environment at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, which hosts pupils from over 40 nationalities, enhances the learning experience.
Academic pathways
The French Department offers public examination courses at GCSE, A level and International Baccalaureate (IB).
DELF French is offered as an A level elective course.
Beyond the curriculum
Pupils can take part in day trips to Paris, translation, debating and music competitions and there are many social events throughout the year, such as film nights and food-tasting evenings.