Studying Spanish at A Level gives learners the opportunity to develop their understanding of not only the Spanish language, but also the Hispanic world, through the study of Spanish in cultural and literary contexts. Language work is focused on areas of study that are contemporary, age‐appropriate and engaging. These should inspire learners to take part in lively discussions and debates. One of the most important skills learners will develop is the ability to express and defend different points of view in Spanish.
The language used at A Level is more sophisticated than that which is used at GCSE and all four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are assessed. In order to cope with studying Spanish at A Level, all learners must have achieved at least a 7 at GCSE. Spanish 7.
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of the total A Level • Translation into English; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks) • Translation into Spanish; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). Paper 2: Writing • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks in total • 20% of the total A Level • Either one question in Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions and one question in Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions, or two questions in Spanish on set texts from a choice of two questions on each text. Paper 3: Speaking • 21‐23 minute exam (with 5 minutes preparation) • 30% of the total A Level • Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5‐6 minutes). The pupil studies the card for 5 minutes at the start of the test (25 marks). • Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9‐10 minutes) of individual research project (35 marks). All learners studying A-Level Spanish will have a weekly one‐to‐one speaking session with one of our Spanish Assistants in addition to group lessons.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £25,509 - £31,674; Boarding £44,058 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH |
Studying Spanish at A Level gives learners the opportunity to develop their understanding of not only the Spanish language, but also the Hispanic world, through the study of Spanish in cultural and literary contexts. Language work is focused on areas of study that are contemporary, age‐appropriate and engaging. These should inspire learners to take part in lively discussions and debates. One of the most important skills learners will develop is the ability to express and defend different points of view in Spanish.
The language used at A Level is more sophisticated than that which is used at GCSE and all four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are assessed. In order to cope with studying Spanish at A Level, all learners must have achieved at least a 7 at GCSE. Spanish 7.
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of the total A Level • Translation into English; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks) • Translation into Spanish; a passage of a minimum of 100 words (10 marks). Paper 2: Writing • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks in total • 20% of the total A Level • Either one question in Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions and one question in Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions, or two questions in Spanish on set texts from a choice of two questions on each text. Paper 3: Speaking • 21‐23 minute exam (with 5 minutes preparation) • 30% of the total A Level • Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5‐6 minutes). The pupil studies the card for 5 minutes at the start of the test (25 marks). • Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9‐10 minutes) of individual research project (35 marks). All learners studying A-Level Spanish will have a weekly one‐to‐one speaking session with one of our Spanish Assistants in addition to group lessons.