Can i take A-Level French without the gcse if a native speaker?

hi so i applied to my college via email and they asked me what alevels i'd like to take a siad French German Spainish And politices would they let me if i'm close to fluency but i dont have the gcses i didnt fail i just haven't taken the exam thank

Reply 1

ZombieTheWolf

Obviously - your knowledge of french is much more valueable than a GCSE in it if you’re a native speaker

Reply 2

stillcrying

Look up the college's requirements or email them.

Reply 3

Compost

If you don't have the GCSE then they will probably want some evidence of your ability (written as well as spoken) before allowing you on the course.

Reply 4

james kirton

Original post by Compost

If you don't have the GCSE then they will probably want some evidence of your ability (written as well as spoken) before allowing you on the course.

thank you!!!!

Reply 5

username402722

Original post by Compost

If you don't have the GCSE then they will probably want some evidence of your ability (written as well as spoken) before allowing you on the course.

The Institute Francais may offer a test you can take online as evidence. Worth checking out.

Reply 6

bluebeetle

Original post by james kirton

Something that may be worth considering is whether you will enjoy doing an A-level in your native language when the others in the class will likely be at a rather low-level comparatively. It might be more useful to find another qualification that you can put on your CV to demonstrate your fluency, or to self-study and ask your college if they can enter you into the exam without attending all of the classes.

Also, keep in mind that some universities won't accept an A-level in your native language as one of your three A-levels for admissions.