Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle British Section W l t A l l Welcome to our A level evening! The British Section over 60 years of excellence in a uniquely caring academic setting. The best of British and French!
Some TAL comments I love all my subjects I really enjoy my lessons! I m really excited about this year All my teachers are excellent I am really happy I feel very inspired by my teachers
Programme What it s like to study A levels in the British Section the students perspective The tutorial system Oxbridge Why study A levels in the British Section? Entry policy and information about A levels Any questions Visit subject rooms in British Section
Why do A levels in the British Section? Excellent results at A level: The British section is one of the top schools for A level Superb teaching The best preparation for British and US universities A uniquely caring environment
A view from a TAL parent I just wanted to say a very heartfelt thank-you for the support that t you and all of my son s teachers have given him. He loves his subjects, the school and his teachers and is very excited about the work. This is no small part thanks to you and the team and the sense of purpose you have kept alive in him
The view from Ofsted The best teaching I have seen in a long time. The subject knowledge was very strong and the learning deep. It really made my day! Chief Ofsted (HMI)Inspector for London on a visit to the Lycée, after having been in the British Section.
Why do A levels in the British Section continued Superb pastoral support from our dedicated tutors Lively, interactive and innovative lessons An ethos of achievement Outstanding opportunities to develop subject expertise and knowledge A focus on individual needs in small classes
British Section University Destinations 2014 Students were accepted by 24 universities including Oxbridge and the Russell Group. The most popular universities were in the US, Bristol and Manchester and 23 subjects were chosen
Entry Policy into PAL Students need 6 GCSEs, 5 B grades and 1 grade C Grade B is required in the subjects to be taken Grade A in Maths and English required for Economics Grade B in History for Government and Politics Grade B in History or English for History of Art
Why consider other schools? Your child may not meet the BS entrance criteria for PAL Subject not available (e.g. music) IB (higher h requirements from universities) Change to an English school ( e.g. boarding) Oxbridge and prestige Joining a new school in Year 12 Mrs Fitzgerald s (careers dept) advice
What is an A level? l? Each A level is composed of units AS level units can be taken in PAL A level units taken in TAL The main examination period takes place from May The examination is graded from A* (highest) - U (fail)
How many subjects may be taken? Normally 5 are taken in PAL including French 4 subjects are taken in TAL including French Exceptional students may continue with 5 subjects
Which subjects may be taken? French Physics English Literature t Chemistry Spanish Biology Italian History Maths Geography Further Maths Economics Government and Politics History of Art Art Detailed information in A level booklet
How to choose? Minimum grade B at GCSE Teacher advice University requirements such as for medicine and dentistry Future career Enjoyment of the subject Self-motivation
When are choices made? Information will be given to students before the February holidays on 6 th February On that day they will have a form to return after the holidays Not all subject combinations are possible Final choices form in March Changes thereafter depend d on class size and option blocks
Al level lethos Motivation Autonomous learning Regular revision Organisational skills 5 hours of study per week per subject University place at stake
Thank you for coming this evening! Please now visit the subject teachers who are waiting to speak to you in the British Section building. The details of rooms are on the handout you were given at the entrance. The British Section: over 60 years of excellence the best of British and French in a uniquely caring academic setting.