Course information
Spanish
Dean Close School - Gloucestershire
01242258000
Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE
Course summary

Few experiences in life can match the sense of achievement and pleasure of being able to communicate with someone in a foreign language. It is an immensely rewarding challenge to study languages beyond the confines of the GCSE syllabus. You will be taught in small groups and also benefit from a weekly one-on-one lesson with our French and/or Spanish language assistants. They will not only help your fluency but can also help you target your areas for improvement. Universities like to see languages on a UCAS form and you can combine languages with a wide range of degree courses. Universities are very keen to recruit linguists and you could well receive a more generous grade offer when you apply for a degree. Study of French or Spanish is also excellent preparation for study of a new language at university. If you are considering Russell Group universities or Oxbridge, we have a good track record of successful applicants for languages. In an increasingly monolingual United Kingdom you will be a valuable commodity. Language graduates earn more than any other non-vocational degree. If you work in banking or multi-national corporations, you could find yourself in the minority if you can only speak English.

Entry requirements

Seven Grade 5's at GCSE. Grade 6 at GCSE in related subjects.

How you'll be assessed

• Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (including Translation) 50% • Paper 2: Writing (1 book + 1 film) 20% • Paper 3: Speaking (Part A: Discussion, Part B: Independent research) 30%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £28,785; Boarding £42,750 - £46,500
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressShelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE