The A Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication,critical thinking, research skills and creativity,which are valuable to the individual and society. The course has been designed with a stimulating content that will enable students to develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of the culture and society of countries where Spanish is spoken.Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. They will study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations.They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4. Students applying to the 6th Form without GCSEs but with an equivalent qualification must provide confirmation from their most recent educational establishment of courses studied, levels of attainment and equivalent grades with reference to GCSE grades 9 to 1. Additional Requirements: Students must achieve a 6 grade or above in Spanish GCSE or be a native speaker
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing • Listening, Reading and responding to a variety of spoken passages or written for different purposes • Translation into English and into Spanish (100 words) 40% of A level 160 marks 2 hours 30 Paper 2 Writing -One text and one film or two texts • Students will write two 300 words essays on one text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification 30% of A level 90 marks 2 hours Paper 3 Speaking • Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes) • Presentation (2 min) and discussion (9 min) of individual research project 30% of A level 50 marks 16–18 min
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ |
The A Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication,critical thinking, research skills and creativity,which are valuable to the individual and society. The course has been designed with a stimulating content that will enable students to develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of the culture and society of countries where Spanish is spoken.Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. They will study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations.They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4. Students applying to the 6th Form without GCSEs but with an equivalent qualification must provide confirmation from their most recent educational establishment of courses studied, levels of attainment and equivalent grades with reference to GCSE grades 9 to 1. Additional Requirements: Students must achieve a 6 grade or above in Spanish GCSE or be a native speaker
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing • Listening, Reading and responding to a variety of spoken passages or written for different purposes • Translation into English and into Spanish (100 words) 40% of A level 160 marks 2 hours 30 Paper 2 Writing -One text and one film or two texts • Students will write two 300 words essays on one text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification 30% of A level 90 marks 2 hours Paper 3 Speaking • Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes) • Presentation (2 min) and discussion (9 min) of individual research project 30% of A level 50 marks 16–18 min