4 speaking reading listening and writing
French students have the equivalent of the GCSEs.
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A* in football A* in maths A*in science A* in textiles A* in art and design A* in english A* in french
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Around 30,000 a year
YOU NEED GCSEs
It depends entirely on what you want to study.
None. All you need is talent :)
You can do any GCSE's but you have to have French and you would probably need a C in English, Science and Maths to get into uni in the first place.
7-8 is average, some schools will go in for up to 10. Usually kids with insanely high numbers of GCSEs do them out of school, or do them early. In some cases they speak a foreign language at home, so its easy for them. I wouldn't worry too much about the number of GCSEs you take, just make sure that you get good grades. Universities look to make offers based off your A levels anyway. For more information see How many GCSEs link.
To become a lifeguard you need at least a+ to become a lifeguard.