A Level Spanish enables pupils to become confident in the use of the language while learning about many aspects of the culture of both Spain and the Hispanic world. Ludwig Wittgenstein, a well-known twentieth century Austrian philosopher, expressed the value of learning foreign languages when he said: ‘The limits of my language are the limits of my world.’ Learning a language is one of the best ways for pupils to broaden their horizons.
Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least six Grade 6s at GCSE level (or equivalent).
At A Level, language skills and cultural knowledge are assessed by external examinations at the end of the two-year course. • Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (including translation tasks) 40% • Paper 2: Critical response to literary texts/film 30% • Paper 3: Oral exam, including discussion of research project 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bradford Road, Sherborne, DT9 3QN |
A Level Spanish enables pupils to become confident in the use of the language while learning about many aspects of the culture of both Spain and the Hispanic world. Ludwig Wittgenstein, a well-known twentieth century Austrian philosopher, expressed the value of learning foreign languages when he said: ‘The limits of my language are the limits of my world.’ Learning a language is one of the best ways for pupils to broaden their horizons.
Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least six Grade 6s at GCSE level (or equivalent).
At A Level, language skills and cultural knowledge are assessed by external examinations at the end of the two-year course. • Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (including translation tasks) 40% • Paper 2: Critical response to literary texts/film 30% • Paper 3: Oral exam, including discussion of research project 30%