Spanish
Mayflower High School - Essex
01277623171
Stock Road, Billericay, CM12 0RT
Course summary

Four themes run through the three examination papers providing clear links to some of the most fundamental and interesting aspects of the culture of Spanish- speaking countries and communities. The themes address a range of social issues and trends, as well as aspects of the political and artistic culture of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. Theme 1 (la evolución de la sociedad española) focuses on how Spanish society has evolved over recent decades. Theme 2 (la cultura política y artística en el mundo de habla española) allows students to broaden their knowledge of politics and the arts in Spanish-speaking countries and communities. Theme 3 (la inmigración y la sociedad multicultural española) deals with immigration and multiculturism in Spain. Theme 4 (la dictadura franquista y la transición a la democracia) provides students with an insight into Spain’s history in the last hundred years.

Entry requirements

CAPS 5 plus a grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.

How you'll be assessed

A level Spanish at Mayflower consists of two externally examined papers assessing listening, reading, writing, translation and a speaking assessment which is externally set and conducted internally. Both examinations and the speaking assessments are marked by the Edexcel examination board.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStock Road, Billericay, CM12 0RT