This lively and interactive course helps you to develop your French speaking, listening and writing skills quickly and painlessly. Included in the course are numerous weblinks to speaking and listening practice. So whether you want to gain a language qualification or just be able to communicate better on your next French holiday, this is the ideal place to start.
The Oxford Open Learning course is divided into the following five modules:
There is an accompanying CD which provides various exercises to support Module Five and the oral/aural requirements of the examination.
Oxford Open Learning’s International GCSE French course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel international GCSE in French (4FR1) for examination in June 2022 or later years.
Course Assessment
Assessment is by two written examinations and a speaking test.
Paper 1 (Listening) lasts 35 minutes and
Paper 2 (Reading and Writing) lasts 1 hour 45 minutes.
The speaking examination, Paper 3, lasts a maximum of 10 minutes, more details can be found in the introduction to the course below.
It’s necessary for you to have some prior knowledge of French before starting this course. It’s also recommended that you have access to a French speaker for additional practice with the spoken aspect of the course.
All of our International GCSE French students receive:
The international GCSE French is of the same level as a GCSE and is examined by Edexcel, one of the UKs most trusted examination boards. A key difference is that IGCSE French does not include classroom controlled assessment or coursework, making it convenient for distance learners.
The French International GCSE qualification is accepted as at least the equivalent of GCSE in UK sixth form colleges, FE colleges, universities and other HE institutions.
The course costs £425. Click for full details of The Oxford Open Learning Trusts GCSE and international GCSE prices