What is A-Level French?

A-Level French tests your basic French reading, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. The exam checks how well you understand short texts, conversations, and everyday situations in French. It’s not super advanced, but you need good vocabulary and grammar basics.

What it usually includes:

Reading short passages

Vocabulary and meaning incontext

Basic grammar

Simple dialogues

Understanding everyday French situations

Faculties that use A-Level French (examples + percentages)

1) Faculty of Arts / Humanities (French major)

Uses around 40–60%, because you need strong French skills for this major.

2) Faculty of Education (French major)

Often 40–50%, since future French teachers need good language ability.

3) International Programs (Language-related)

Some universities use 20–40%, depending on the course.

4) Tourism / Hospitality / Liberal Arts

Sometimes 10–20%, because French is useful for tourism and global communication.

5) Communication Arts (some universities)

Around 10–20%, depending on whether the program values foreign-language skills.