Spanish
St Edward's College - Liverpool
01512811999
Sandfield Park, Liverpool, L12 1LF
Course summary

Studying languages at A Level really can impact positively on your future career prospects. It is a multicultural world and companies have long been aware of the advantages of recruiting people with competence in a foreign language. According to recent estimates almost 430 million people speak Spanish and this number is increasing rapidly. With so many Spanish-speaking countries, there are countless opportunities for your Spanish skills to pay dividends. Speaking the language can open up a whole new world! You will develop and reinforce the language skills already acquired at GCSE: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include Leisure, Education and Healthy Living within the context of the Spanish speaking world. It also focuses on social and political issues relevant to today’s society. In addition, the ‘Cultural Studies’ element of the course introduces you to the world of Hispanic film and literature, and includes the study of Hispanic history and politics, such as Latin-America dictatorships. By the end of the course, you will be able to converse at a high level and possess a greater awareness of the Spanish speaking world.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed in all four skills at A Level. Formal examinations test your competence in reading, writing and listening whilst a visiting examiner assesses your oral ability. Listening, reading and writing exam: 2 hours 30 minutes; 100 marks; 50% of A Level. Writing exam: 2 hours; 80 marks; 20% of A Level. Oral exam: 21-23 minutes; 60 marks; 30% of A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSandfield Park, Liverpool, L12 1LF