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From Paper 1 Listening and Reading to the Paper 3 Speaking assessment, our tutors work through the AQA specification with your child, one session at a time.
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AQA A Level French — Specification 7652
Three papers. One AQA A Level French grade that opens university doors.
AQA A Level French (7652) is assessed across three externally marked papers plus a spoken performance. Paper 1 tests Listening, Reading, and Writing. Paper 2 tests Writing in French on literary and film texts. Paper 3 is the Speaking exam. Each component carries significant weight toward the final A to E grade.
Paper 1 (Listening, Reading, Writing) — 50% of A Level; 2 hours 30 minutes; tests comprehension, translation, and essay writing in French
Paper 2 (Writing) — 20% of A Level; 2 hours; one essay on a studied film and one on a studied literary text, both written in French
Paper 3 (Speaking) — 30% of A Level; conducted by the student's teacher, externally marked by AQA; includes a stimulus card discussion and an individual research project presentation
Set texts and films — Students study one text and one film from the AQA prescribed list, e.g. Laclos's Les Liaisons dangereuses or Renoir's La Règle du jeu
AS Level (7652) — A separate standalone qualification; Papers 1 and 2 only, no A* available, graded A to E
AQA A Level Subjects We Cover
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AQA A Level French Grading System Explained
AQA A Level French is graded A to E. There is no A* at A Level. AS Level French (7651) follows the same A to E scale as a separate standalone qualification.
Top Performers – Grade A Award
A Grade A in AQA A Level French requires consistently strong performance across all three papers, including accurate extended writing in French and a confident spoken performance.
A
Outstanding across all papers100%
B
Strong consistent performance80%
C
Solid pass, meets standard62%
D
Below expected, but passing46%
E
Minimum passing grade32%
The grading scale shown applies to AQA A Level and AS Level qualifications only and may differ from Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel, or IB programmes. Speak to your Academic Consultant for board-specific guidance.
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Why AQA A Level French is harder than it looks
AQA A Level French demands accuracy in extended written French, close reading of authentic texts, and a confident live speaking performance. This page covers what makes each paper difficult and what a 1:1 tutor changes.
Paper 1 alone accounts for 50% of the final grade. Students must listen to native-speed French audio, answer comprehension questions in English and French, translate a passage into English, and write a 240-word-plus essay in French.
The jump from GCSE is steep. At GCSE, students can rely on familiar vocabulary banks. At A Level, AQA expects students to engage with abstract themes: l'immigration et la société multiculturelle, la politique et la vie politique, and the environment. Vocabulary and register must reflect that complexity.
Paper 2 tests two pieces of extended writing in French, one on a prescribed film and one on a prescribed literary text. Students studying Les Liaisons dangereuses or La Règle du jeu need both the linguistic confidence to write analytically in French and genuine textual knowledge to construct an argument.
Paper 3, the Speaking exam, is marked by AQA externally. The Individual Research Project requires students to speak for approximately two minutes on a topic they have chosen and researched independently, then answer unpredictable follow-up questions from their teacher. That combination of preparation and spontaneity is where many students lose marks.
A 1:1 AQA A Level French tutor can run mock speaking sessions, provide written feedback on Paper 2 essays, drill Paper 1 translation technique, and hold sessions in French to build spoken fluency. Self-study and classroom preparation rarely replicate that range.
Key takeaways
- Paper 1 is 50% of A Level and covers listening, reading, translation, and written French
- Paper 2 requires analytical essays in French on one film and one literary text
- Paper 3 is a live speaking exam, externally marked by AQA
- AQA A Level French themes include immigration, politics, and Francophone culture
- A 1:1 tutor can run mock speaking sessions and mark Paper 2 essays with written feedback
How Our AQA French Tutoring Works
Every student starts with a free trial session. From there, your Academic Consultant matches you with a tutor who knows the AQA French specification and your child's specific gaps.
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We match your child with a vetted, degree-qualified French tutor who has direct experience with the AQA specification, including Paper 3 speaking preparation and set text coaching.
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Sessions run live and 1:1, Monday to Saturday at Gulf Standard Time. Your tutor covers Paper 1 comprehension drills, Paper 2 essay technique, and mock Paper 3 speaking sessions, tracking progress after every lesson.
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Straight from students and parents across the Gulf who have worked with Talimat tutors on AQA A Level French.
Book Your Free Trial“My Paper 2 essay on Les Liaisons dangereuses was the part I dreaded most. My tutor broke down the argument structure in a way my school teacher never had time to. By the mock exam I was writing confidently in French for the full two hours.”
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Dubai, UAE
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AQA A Level French: Paper-by-Paper Support
Every tutor is matched to the specific paper your child needs most. Cover one paper or all three.
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Paper 1: Listening, Reading, Writing
Comprehension in English and French, English-to-French translation, and a 240-word essay. Covers 50% of the A Level grade.
Get Paper 1 Help/aqa-a-level/french/paper-2Paper 2: Writing on Texts and Films
Two analytical essays written entirely in French on one prescribed film and one prescribed literary text from the AQA list.
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Individual Research Project presentation plus stimulus card discussion, conducted in French and externally marked by AQA.
Get Speaking Help/aqa-as-level/frenchAS Level French (7651)
Standalone AS qualification covering Papers 1 and 2 only. Graded A to E. A strong stepping stone or separate qualification.
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Everything parents ask about AQA A Level French tutoring.
Straight answers to the questions families in the Gulf ask before booking their first session.
Does online AQA French tutoring actually improve Paper 3 speaking?
Yes. Tutors run live mock speaking sessions in French via video call, replicating the Paper 3 format. Students receive verbal and written feedback on fluency, accuracy, and argument structure. Many students find online mock sessions less intimidating than face-to-face practice.
Can a tutor help my child choose their set text and film for Paper 2?
A tutor can explain the demands of each text and film on the AQA prescribed list and advise on which pairing suits your child's French level and interests. The final choice is the school's decision, but a tutor can prepare your child for any combination.
My child is taking AS Level French, not full A Level. Can you still help?
Yes. AQA AS Level French (7651) covers Paper 1 and Paper 2 only, and our tutors know the AS specification as a standalone qualification. Sessions are tailored to the AS papers, not the full A Level structure.
How often should my child have sessions during Year 13?
Most A Level French students benefit from one or two sessions per week. In the final six weeks before exams, many increase to three sessions to cover all three papers. Your Academic Consultant will recommend a schedule based on current performance and exam dates.
Do Talimat tutors know which films and texts are on the current AQA list?
Yes. Our French tutors work from the current AQA specification and are familiar with the prescribed film and literature list. Sessions on Paper 2 are built around the specific text and film your child is studying.
What is the difference between AQA A Level French and AS Level French?
AQA A Level French (7652) includes all three papers and is graded A to E. AS Level French (7651) is a standalone qualification covering Papers 1 and 2 only, also graded A to E, with no A* available at either level. AS results do not count toward the A Level grade.
How quickly can my child be matched with an AQA French tutor?
Tutor matching typically takes under 10 minutes from the point of sign-up. Sessions are available Monday to Saturday at Gulf Standard Time, so your child can usually have a first session within 24 to 48 hours of booking.
Starting from AED 65 per hour, is AQA A Level French tutoring worth the cost?
AQA A Level French carries significant weight in university applications, particularly for students targeting Russell Group or top European universities. A single grade improvement changes predicted grades and UCAS points. The investment is in the outcome, not just the hours.
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Dr Claire Beaumont
Senior AQA French Examiner, MA French Linguistics, PGCE Modern Languages
Dr Claire Beaumont has over 14 years of experience teaching AQA AS and A Level French in British curriculum schools in the UK and the Gulf. She has served as a senior examiner for AQA Paper 1 and has written marking guidance for the Listening, Reading, and Writing components. Dr Beaumont holds an MA in French Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh and a PGCE in Modern Languages. She has supported students at schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is familiar with the specific challenges facing British curriculum learners in the GCC, including limited immersive French exposure outside the classroom.
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