French is the only language other than English spoken on the five continents of the world. It is the most popular language studied in Great Britain and overseas it is still considered to be a language spoken by the elite. London is France’s sixth major city and therefore offers plenty of opportunity and scope to mix with French people. Furthermore, it is only a short journey by Eurostar to centres such as Paris, Brussels and Lille. French A level is a rigorous subject, well-respected by leading universities and, for foreign students, there is no component requiring lengthy answers in English. Furthermore, the ability to communicate at a high level in a foreign language is often essential for those wishing to study or work abroad at a later date.

Students will be at a great advantage if they have good knowledge of a foreign language. French is therefore an excellent choice for careers in the professions, in government service, in business, banking, the law and education for example. Major organisations such as the Red Cross, UNESCO and the European Court of Justice will all recruit candidates with a excellent knowledge of French.