A Level of Spanish is a challenging yet immensely rewarding course, which accommodates the linguistic level of students newly qualified in GCSE Spanish. You will develop a lasting appreciation of the language and the ability to communicate readily in Spanish for a variety of purposes. We aim to increase your knowledge of Spanish-speaking countries and help you acquire valuable skills for foreign travel, further education and employment. You need to enjoy the language and have a strong capacity to organise your work, carefully learn all new vocabulary by heart and want to understand and develop your grammatical knowledge as much as possible. You need to be committed to listening, reading and speaking Spanish in and out of class as this will truly enhance your progression. You should be willing to develop your skills and confidence in the spoken language and perhaps consider participating in a study visit or work experience in Spain or Latin America. The course covers trends in Spanish-speaking society as well as cultural and political aspects of countries where Spanish is spoken, e.g. family life, marriage, social networks, music, machismo, immigration and racism. You will also study a film and a play in Year 13 which are examined in written form.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. If you coped well with GCSE Spanish and gained a grade 7 and above, then Spanish is the A level for you. You need to be committed to the subject and enthusiastic about expanding your knowledge and understanding of the subject and the culture, not only in Spain, but in Latin America, too.
You will be examined during the exam season at the end of Year 13. There are three papers. Paper 1 is listening, reading and translation and lasts two hours and thirty minutes. It is worth 50 per cent of your A-level result. Paper 2 is the written exam and you will write two essays; one based on the film and the other based on the play. The exam lasts two hours and is worth 20 per cent of your A-level result. Paper 3 is your speaking test. It will be held in school with one of your Spanish teachers. It lasts about 21-23 minutes (including five minutes preparation time). You will discuss a photo card and then present and discuss a project, related to Spain or Latin America, that you have researched over the A-level course. This exam is worth 30 per cent of your A-level result.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,999 |
| Address | Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
A Level of Spanish is a challenging yet immensely rewarding course, which accommodates the linguistic level of students newly qualified in GCSE Spanish. You will develop a lasting appreciation of the language and the ability to communicate readily in Spanish for a variety of purposes. We aim to increase your knowledge of Spanish-speaking countries and help you acquire valuable skills for foreign travel, further education and employment. You need to enjoy the language and have a strong capacity to organise your work, carefully learn all new vocabulary by heart and want to understand and develop your grammatical knowledge as much as possible. You need to be committed to listening, reading and speaking Spanish in and out of class as this will truly enhance your progression. You should be willing to develop your skills and confidence in the spoken language and perhaps consider participating in a study visit or work experience in Spain or Latin America. The course covers trends in Spanish-speaking society as well as cultural and political aspects of countries where Spanish is spoken, e.g. family life, marriage, social networks, music, machismo, immigration and racism. You will also study a film and a play in Year 13 which are examined in written form.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. If you coped well with GCSE Spanish and gained a grade 7 and above, then Spanish is the A level for you. You need to be committed to the subject and enthusiastic about expanding your knowledge and understanding of the subject and the culture, not only in Spain, but in Latin America, too.
You will be examined during the exam season at the end of Year 13. There are three papers. Paper 1 is listening, reading and translation and lasts two hours and thirty minutes. It is worth 50 per cent of your A-level result. Paper 2 is the written exam and you will write two essays; one based on the film and the other based on the play. The exam lasts two hours and is worth 20 per cent of your A-level result. Paper 3 is your speaking test. It will be held in school with one of your Spanish teachers. It lasts about 21-23 minutes (including five minutes preparation time). You will discuss a photo card and then present and discuss a project, related to Spain or Latin America, that you have researched over the A-level course. This exam is worth 30 per cent of your A-level result.