A Level courses are available in French, German and Spanish. Studying a language to A Level is very rewarding, whilst also equipping students with a valuable skill for life. We study a range of engaging A Level topics, many of which link with areas studied in other subjects, and all four skills of language learning are fully developed - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar is also essential as students practise and build their confidence in putting together their own accurate sentences in the language, and understanding how the language works. Although this builds on material covered at GCSE, we also develop the ability to argue a point of view with a degree of spontaneity at A Level. Texts studied are authentic and up-to-date and range from press material and internet sources to documentary or imaginative writing; extensive use is made of authentic audio and video material. . A Level also includes the study of either two books (novel, play, poetry) or one book and one film. Whilst we take advantage of any opportunities to explore the historical, cultural and literary heritage of Spain, France or Germany, the contemporary scene and the future of these countries within the world occupy the foreground. Students are expected to read, listen and learn vocabulary on a regular basis and independently. Spoken language lessons with the native speaker Language Assistants are an integral and important part of the course.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. A grade 7 at GCSE is the minimum requirement for the course and grades 8 / 9 will normally be expected.
We follow the AQA specification in which all four skills are assessed. Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing – covering topics as listed below. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 160 marks in total • 40% of A Level Paper 2: Writing – based on the study of one text and one film or two texts from the list set by AQA. • Written exam: 2 hours • 90 marks in total • 30% of A Level Paper 3: Speaking – covering topics as listed below Includes discussion of individual research project. • 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) • 60 marks in total • 30% of A Level A-Level topics are specific to the individual language French: • Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends • Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world German: • Aspects of German-speaking society • Artistic culture in the German-speaking world • Multi-culturalism in German-speaking society • Aspects of political life in German-speaking society Spanish: • Aspects of Hispanic society • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Multi-culturalism in Hispanic society • Aspects of political life in Hispanic society
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,945 |
| Address | Alderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP |
A Level courses are available in French, German and Spanish. Studying a language to A Level is very rewarding, whilst also equipping students with a valuable skill for life. We study a range of engaging A Level topics, many of which link with areas studied in other subjects, and all four skills of language learning are fully developed - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar is also essential as students practise and build their confidence in putting together their own accurate sentences in the language, and understanding how the language works. Although this builds on material covered at GCSE, we also develop the ability to argue a point of view with a degree of spontaneity at A Level. Texts studied are authentic and up-to-date and range from press material and internet sources to documentary or imaginative writing; extensive use is made of authentic audio and video material. . A Level also includes the study of either two books (novel, play, poetry) or one book and one film. Whilst we take advantage of any opportunities to explore the historical, cultural and literary heritage of Spain, France or Germany, the contemporary scene and the future of these countries within the world occupy the foreground. Students are expected to read, listen and learn vocabulary on a regular basis and independently. Spoken language lessons with the native speaker Language Assistants are an integral and important part of the course.
Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. A grade 7 at GCSE is the minimum requirement for the course and grades 8 / 9 will normally be expected.
We follow the AQA specification in which all four skills are assessed. Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing – covering topics as listed below. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 160 marks in total • 40% of A Level Paper 2: Writing – based on the study of one text and one film or two texts from the list set by AQA. • Written exam: 2 hours • 90 marks in total • 30% of A Level Paper 3: Speaking – covering topics as listed below Includes discussion of individual research project. • 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) • 60 marks in total • 30% of A Level A-Level topics are specific to the individual language French: • Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends • Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues • Artistic culture in the French-speaking world • Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world German: • Aspects of German-speaking society • Artistic culture in the German-speaking world • Multi-culturalism in German-speaking society • Aspects of political life in German-speaking society Spanish: • Aspects of Hispanic society • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Multi-culturalism in Hispanic society • Aspects of political life in Hispanic society