The Spanish A level course forms a natural progression from GCSE, building on practical skills to enable you to understand and communicate in the written and spoken language for a variety of purposes in the world of work and leisure. Pupils will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. They will study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations. They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world. Finally, pupils will explore the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities. Throughout their studies, they learn the language in the context of Hispanic countries and issues and influences which have shaped them. Pupils will study texts and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
Pupils who want to take these subjects must attain a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE.
Paper 1: Listening, reading, writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 50%) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 20%) • In this paper, pupils are required to write two critical essays: one on a novel and one on a film (both in the language of study). They will be assessed on their level of language, their analytical skills and essay-writing style. Paper 3: Speaking (21-23 minutes, 30%) The speaking examination is divided into two sections. In section one, pupils are given a stimulus on a subject within the prescribed topics. They are given five minutes to prepare answers to set questions and ideas on the topic as a whole. The examiner will then ask questions to elicit ideas and reactions to the stimulus. In section two, pupils will hold a conversation for ten minutes on their individual research project. They will be assessed on the level of their spoken language but also on the depth of their research and their knowledge of culture.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,723 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £24,075 - £27,360 |
| Address | Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
The Spanish A level course forms a natural progression from GCSE, building on practical skills to enable you to understand and communicate in the written and spoken language for a variety of purposes in the world of work and leisure. Pupils will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. They will study highlights of Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on Spanish regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations. They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic world. Finally, pupils will explore the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities. Throughout their studies, they learn the language in the context of Hispanic countries and issues and influences which have shaped them. Pupils will study texts and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.
Pupils who want to take these subjects must attain a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE.
Paper 1: Listening, reading, writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 50%) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 20%) • In this paper, pupils are required to write two critical essays: one on a novel and one on a film (both in the language of study). They will be assessed on their level of language, their analytical skills and essay-writing style. Paper 3: Speaking (21-23 minutes, 30%) The speaking examination is divided into two sections. In section one, pupils are given a stimulus on a subject within the prescribed topics. They are given five minutes to prepare answers to set questions and ideas on the topic as a whole. The examiner will then ask questions to elicit ideas and reactions to the stimulus. In section two, pupils will hold a conversation for ten minutes on their individual research project. They will be assessed on the level of their spoken language but also on the depth of their research and their knowledge of culture.