Entry Level 3 French Course Online

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
Start30 Nov 2026
Awarding bodyABC awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 3 French Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life over 17 weeks.

Fees are to be confirmed, and financial support may be available. The course focuses on reading and writing in French on everyday topics. You'll build the skills to understand written French and express yourself in writing, starting from beginner level.

You'll finish with an Award in Reading and Writing in French at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

Bonjour to building your French - read and write with confidence!

This online course is ideal for complete beginners and for learners who want to refresh their French. You will develop the skills to read and write on everyday topics while working towards an internationally recognised SEG Awards qualification.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for beginners or learners wishing to refresh their French.

What you will learn

  • You'll read short texts in French on everyday topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short passages in French.
  • You'll recognise common French vocabulary and phrases.
  • You'll understand basic French grammar used in written communication.
  • You'll respond in writing to straightforward French prompts.

How you will learn

You study online, working through reading and writing tasks at your own pace. Assessment is through written tasks that test your ability to read and respond in French. You submit your work online and receive feedback to support your progress.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. Capital City College will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, uses basic French with French-speaking customers.
  • Retail assistant, supports French-speaking visitors in shops or tourist areas.
  • Hospitality worker, communicates in writing with French-speaking guests.
  • Administrative assistant, handles simple written French correspondence as part of a wider role.

Note: most roles requiring French fluency need higher-level qualifications. This course is a starting point toward those goals.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in French, the natural next step to build on your reading and writing skills.
  • Level 2 French qualification, for those aiming toward conversational or workplace French.
  • GCSE in French, a widely accepted qualification for further study or employment where French is needed.

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