There are now more native Spanish speakers in the world than those of any other language except Mandarin Chinese (yes, more people have Spanish as their first language than English!). However, Spanish A Level is much more than just a communication qualification. It is one of the most diverse courses imaginable, covering everything from Cuban politics to Colombian cinema, Mexican art to Spanish theatre, whilst also considering gender stereotypes, the rise of the Internet, racial discrimination, celebrity culture, immigration policy, and much more! This is a course for adventurous students who want the skills that come with learning a foreign language, but who also want to discover new ideas and cultures and look at the world we live in from a different perspective. During the Year 12 course, students will cover: Aspects of Spanish society: Current trends, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, and a cultural topic (a film). The Year 13 course covers Aspects of Spanish society: Current issues, Aspects of political life in the Hispanic-speaking world, a cultural topic (a book), and opportunities for an Individual Research project based on an aspect of Hispanic society.
Students wanting to study at EHC are required to achieve 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. Achieving a grade 6 at GCSE Spanish is desirable.
Paper 1: Content assessed: All Aspects of Spanish-speaking society (Years 1 and 2) and grammar; Written exam: 2.5 hours 40% of A level. Paper 2: Content assessed: one book and one film or two books and grammar; Written exam: 2 hours, 90 marks 30% of A Level. Paper 3: Content assessed: Individual research project based on Spanish speaking society and one of the four sub-themes studied across the 2 years. 30% of A-level, oral exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6RW |
There are now more native Spanish speakers in the world than those of any other language except Mandarin Chinese (yes, more people have Spanish as their first language than English!). However, Spanish A Level is much more than just a communication qualification. It is one of the most diverse courses imaginable, covering everything from Cuban politics to Colombian cinema, Mexican art to Spanish theatre, whilst also considering gender stereotypes, the rise of the Internet, racial discrimination, celebrity culture, immigration policy, and much more! This is a course for adventurous students who want the skills that come with learning a foreign language, but who also want to discover new ideas and cultures and look at the world we live in from a different perspective. During the Year 12 course, students will cover: Aspects of Spanish society: Current trends, Artistic culture in the Hispanic world, and a cultural topic (a film). The Year 13 course covers Aspects of Spanish society: Current issues, Aspects of political life in the Hispanic-speaking world, a cultural topic (a book), and opportunities for an Individual Research project based on an aspect of Hispanic society.
Students wanting to study at EHC are required to achieve 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. Achieving a grade 6 at GCSE Spanish is desirable.
Paper 1: Content assessed: All Aspects of Spanish-speaking society (Years 1 and 2) and grammar; Written exam: 2.5 hours 40% of A level. Paper 2: Content assessed: one book and one film or two books and grammar; Written exam: 2 hours, 90 marks 30% of A Level. Paper 3: Content assessed: Individual research project based on Spanish speaking society and one of the four sub-themes studied across the 2 years. 30% of A-level, oral exam.