Course information
Spanish
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College - Leeds
01132946644
St Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL
Course summary

You will study topics similar to those at GCSE but from a more mature perspective. These include modern and traditional values, cyberspace, equal rights, modern day idols, Spanish regional identity, cultural heritage, a film called “Ocho apellidos vascos”, immigration, racism, integration, today’s youth tomorrow’s citizens, an individual research project, a play called “Las bicicletas son para el verano”, grammar and translation. Not only does this course offer endless opportunities to discover the true Hispanic culture, you will also be able to experience it yourself by taking part in a trip to Spain.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment: 100% exam. Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. 100 marks. 50% of A-level. Listening, reading and writing. Based on Four themes (Aspects of Hispanic society, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, Multiculturalism in Hispanic society and Aspects of political life in Hispanic society) and grammar. Paper 2: 20% Writing. Written exam: 2 hours. 80 marks in total. 20% of A-level. Based on one text (las bicicletas son para el Verano) and one film (Ocho apellidos vascos) and Grammar. Paper 3: 30% Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time). 60 marks in total. 30% of A-level. Based on an Individual research project and one of four themes (ie Aspects of Hispanic society or Artistic culture in the Hispanic world or Multiculturalism in Hispanic society or Aspects of political life in Hispanic society).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL