A-Level French Tutoring

How does A-Level French pose a new challenge to students?

Whether French is a students’ second or first language, the French A-Level exam can be challenging. Discussing classic literature and film and abstract concepts from health to tourism makes French a well-rounded but significant step-up from GCSE or MYP.

Complex texts and large volume of vocabulary that must be effectively memorised makes the A-Level challenging, along with the challenge of synthesising the cultural background of French literature such as Sartre, or cultural movements such as the Nouvelle-Vague in film. BartyED’s A-Level French tutors encourage students to explore all aspects of French culture and society to enhance their proficiency in vocabulary, writing and listening.  

Adeptly communicating concepts such as philosophy and religion, cultural heritage and technological innovation can be difficult. Analysing texts, reading and writing, and constructing an essay on those topics can be daunting in a candidate’s first language, let alone second. Unfortunately, schools are often unable to support the kind of bespoke tutorials and mentoring needed for students to meet their expectations. 

How can BartyED’s French A-Level tuition make the difference? 

BartyED’s A-Level French tuition works off a customised learning programme that is tailored to each individual learner. As A-Level graduates and fluent French speakers themselves, BartyED’s A-Level French tutors focus on perfecting essay writing skills and building the advanced vocabulary that enables students to access even the most difficult texts.

• BartyED’s French A-Level tutors are bilingual. Being fluent French and English speakers, our French A-Level tutors can communicate even the most difficult topics effectively to students in both languages. We stretch academically-minded candidates for excellence with fresh materials from previous exams and understand the nuanced differences between syllabuses and how to effectively meet the exam requirements. This makes BartyED’s A-Levels French tuition best-in-class.

• As an individualised service, BartyED’s A-Level French tutoring caters to every candidate’s own areas for development and recognises their French ability. Many students in Hong Kong are neurodiverse, and whether French is their first or second language, analysing literary and historical texts can be challenging.

• BartyED’s French tutors prioritise expanding the learner’s vocabulary and awareness of French language conventions through a variety of stimulus and materials (e.g. tv, news articles, books). Our French tuition emphasises a holistic, yet grounded approach.

Consistent As and A*s put our A-Level French tutors on top in Hong Kong for delivering A-Level French results. Having a French A-Level broadens the scope of academic opportunity at university, and offers access to many international jobs in the French speaking world. Our graduates have gone on to study at top universities in the UK, US, and other countries. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should you study A-Level French?

Yes, our A-Level French tutors report that having an A-Level in French alongside fluency in English and/or Mandarin is a boon to business-minded students and candidates interested in international travel. French is one of the world’s global languages along with English, Spanish and Mandarin. It shows a significant understanding of the conventions of language and demonstrates a commitment to learning.

Is A-Level French more challenging than IB French?

No, A-Level French and IB French are both a challenge in their own right, however, IB languages are particularly known for their rigour and challenge. Thus our A-Level French tutors note that students may find the IB more difficult if they are less confident with the French language. But that’s not to say that A-Level French is easy, be prepared to be stretched and become increasingly confident with both spoken and written communication. 

Do I need GCSE French to study A-Level French?  

No, a GCSE in French is not explicitly required to take an A-Level in French, but it is a strong recommendation by our A-Level French tutors. Demonstrating a significant competency at French is required to convince schools that they should invest in you taking A-Level French without you having previously completed a GCSE. It is not necessarily recommended, but if you are confident and interested, then forge your own path. 

What are good subjects to do with A-Level French?

BartyED’s A-Level French tutors suggests that a second (or indeed third) language is an asset for any collection of subjects, it rounds out any humanities or maths-based academic subjects, but could be particularly valuable as a fourth subject to sciences and maths portfolios to show balance.