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Dans « Un sac de billes » de Joseph Joffo, dans quel contexte historique se déroule l'histoire ?
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Key Facts: A-Level French Exam
A*-E
Grading scale
Ofqual
May-June
Exam series
AQA, Edexcel, OCR timetable
3 boards
Specifications available
AQA, Edexcel, OCR
100
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AQA, Edexcel, OCR A-Level French is assessed through linear end-of-course exam papers (Year 13). Coverage spans social issues and trends, political and artistic culture, francophone society, and grading uses the A*-E scale on 2026 specifications.
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1Dans le contexte de la famille française contemporaine, que signifie « une famille recomposée » ?
2Quel terme désigne la dépendance excessive aux technologies numériques, souvent évoquée dans les débats sur « le numérique » ?
3Que signifie « faire du bénévolat » ?
4Dans un débat sur la famille, quel mot signifie « l'union civile entre deux personnes, hétérosexuelles ou homosexuelles, créée en France en 1999 » ?
5Quel est le sens du verbe « s'investir » dans « beaucoup de jeunes s'investissent dans le bénévolat » ?
6Quelle expression désigne le décalage entre les générations sur l'usage des technologies ?
7Que désigne « le patrimoine » dans le contexte culturel francophone ?
8Qui est le réalisateur du film « Intouchables » (2011), souvent étudié dans le contexte de la culture cinématographique française ?
9Quel genre musical, né dans les banlieues françaises dans les années 1980, est devenu un vecteur d'expression sociale majeur ?
10Quelle région française est mondialement reconnue pour son patrimoine viticole et est inscrite à l'UNESCO ?
About the A-Level French Exam
A-Level French is offered by AQA, Edexcel, OCR as part of the UK A-Level qualification framework. The course covers social issues and trends, political and artistic culture, francophone society, francophone literature and film and is assessed primarily through written exam papers at the end of the two-year course.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
5-7 hours total across multiple papers
Passing Score
Grade E is the minimum pass, Grades A*-E count as a pass (A*-A-B-C-D-E)
Exam Fee
£75-£130 per subject (school-set entry fee) (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
A-Level French Exam Content Outline
Theme 1: Social Issues and Trends
Changing French society — family, cyber society, the place of volunteering
Theme 2: Political and Artistic Culture
Heritage of French-speaking world, music, cinema, regional identity
Theme 3: Multiculturalism in Francophone Society
Immigration, integration, racism, life for marginalised groups
Theme 4: Aspects of Political Life
Teenage politics, demonstrations and strikes, politics and immigration
Literature and Film
Study of one literary text (e.g., L'Étranger, Un sac de billes) and one film (La Haine, Au revoir les enfants)
Independent Research Project
Original research presented and discussed in the speaking exam
How to Pass the A-Level French Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grade E is the minimum pass, Grades A*-E count as a pass (A*-A-B-C-D-E)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 5-7 hours total across multiple papers
- Exam fee: £75-£130 per subject (school-set entry fee)
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exam boards offer A-Level French?
A-Level French is offered by AQA, Edexcel, OCR. All boards follow Ofqual subject content but vary in the choice of set texts, optional topics, and paper structure.
When is the A-Level French exam taken?
Exams are written in the May-June series at the end of the two-year linear A-Level course. Most students sit the papers in Year 13.
How is A-Level French graded?
A-Levels are graded A*-E. A* is the highest grade and E is the minimum pass. UCAS tariff points are awarded for A-Level grades on most university applications.
How many papers does A-Level French have?
Most A-Level subjects have 3 written papers. The exact number, timing, and weighting depend on the chosen exam board. Some subjects also include a non-examined assessment (NEA) coursework component.