We study the AQA specifications in Spanish. The atmosphere in Sixth Form lessons is relatively relaxed in order to produce a good exchange of ideas between students and teacher. Nevertheless, hard work is needed to achieve a high grade at A and AS level. The new A-Level syllabus covers a range of topics in its first year such as: media including television, advertising and communication technology; popular culture – cinema, music, fashion and trends; as well as topics such as family and relationships which includes friendships, marriage and partnerships. Students also study a Spanish film, such as “Volver” by Pedro Almodóvar. The subject content in Year 13 comprises of the following themes: the multicultural society including immigration, integration and racism; and contemporary social issues such as modern day idols, Spanish regional identity including traditions and customs as well as cultural heritage. Additionally, students also make an in-depth study of a Spanish film, such as Laura Esquivel’s “Como agua para chocolate” and undertake an Individual Research Project about a topic related to a Spanish speaking country or community.
Sixth Formers are asked to take two subject papers of their choice plus a general paper, as well as being expected to have achieved five 9-4 grades at GCSE. These exams are normally sat in November for Year 12 entry.
Students are assessed across all four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The Speaking element of the exam is taken in advance of the main examining period. Students will be expected to write in French and English when answering key questions across the other papers. Key skills such as translation to and from French, summarising key information from a listening extract and text, inferring information as well as completing grammatical gap-fill exercises will be examined for the listening and reading exams. Students will be expected to write two essays; one based on the film studied and another based on the literary text studied.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £31,860 - £39,885 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,985 - £22,350 |
| Address | Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS |
We study the AQA specifications in Spanish. The atmosphere in Sixth Form lessons is relatively relaxed in order to produce a good exchange of ideas between students and teacher. Nevertheless, hard work is needed to achieve a high grade at A and AS level. The new A-Level syllabus covers a range of topics in its first year such as: media including television, advertising and communication technology; popular culture – cinema, music, fashion and trends; as well as topics such as family and relationships which includes friendships, marriage and partnerships. Students also study a Spanish film, such as “Volver” by Pedro Almodóvar. The subject content in Year 13 comprises of the following themes: the multicultural society including immigration, integration and racism; and contemporary social issues such as modern day idols, Spanish regional identity including traditions and customs as well as cultural heritage. Additionally, students also make an in-depth study of a Spanish film, such as Laura Esquivel’s “Como agua para chocolate” and undertake an Individual Research Project about a topic related to a Spanish speaking country or community.
Sixth Formers are asked to take two subject papers of their choice plus a general paper, as well as being expected to have achieved five 9-4 grades at GCSE. These exams are normally sat in November for Year 12 entry.
Students are assessed across all four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The Speaking element of the exam is taken in advance of the main examining period. Students will be expected to write in French and English when answering key questions across the other papers. Key skills such as translation to and from French, summarising key information from a listening extract and text, inferring information as well as completing grammatical gap-fill exercises will be examined for the listening and reading exams. Students will be expected to write two essays; one based on the film studied and another based on the literary text studied.