The A-level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or to further study, including a modern languages degree.
Achieve a minimum of five Grade 6s (B Grades) at GCSE with a minimum of Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. A grade 6 GCSE Spanish. Yes, Spanish national or part Spanish national students who do not have Spanish GCSE but can speak the language well will be considered.
▪ Paper 1: Listening Reading and Writing 2 hours 30 – 100 marks – 50% of A-Level - Resources in Spanish taken from authentic sources - Translation to English (100 words) – 10 marks - Translation to Spanish (100) words – 10 marks ▪ Paper 2: Writing One text and one film – 80 marks – 20% - 2 hours - Answer 2 questions – 300 words each (no word limit) ▪ The film to be studied will be El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth) by Guillermo del Toro. ▪ The chosen text is La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Lorca ▪ Paper 3: Speaking Total exam 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes of preparation time) – 60 marks – 30% - Individual research project – 2 minute presentation and further discussion (9-10 minutes) – 35 marks. Cannot be based on book or film studied. - One of four sub-themes of Hispanic society or Artistic culture – stimulus card (5-6 minutes) – 25 marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU |
The A-level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or to further study, including a modern languages degree.
Achieve a minimum of five Grade 6s (B Grades) at GCSE with a minimum of Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. A grade 6 GCSE Spanish. Yes, Spanish national or part Spanish national students who do not have Spanish GCSE but can speak the language well will be considered.
▪ Paper 1: Listening Reading and Writing 2 hours 30 – 100 marks – 50% of A-Level - Resources in Spanish taken from authentic sources - Translation to English (100 words) – 10 marks - Translation to Spanish (100) words – 10 marks ▪ Paper 2: Writing One text and one film – 80 marks – 20% - 2 hours - Answer 2 questions – 300 words each (no word limit) ▪ The film to be studied will be El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth) by Guillermo del Toro. ▪ The chosen text is La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Lorca ▪ Paper 3: Speaking Total exam 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes of preparation time) – 60 marks – 30% - Individual research project – 2 minute presentation and further discussion (9-10 minutes) – 35 marks. Cannot be based on book or film studied. - One of four sub-themes of Hispanic society or Artistic culture – stimulus card (5-6 minutes) – 25 marks.