A Level of Spanish is highly respected and valued by universities and employers. Not only does it teach very valuable skills such as communication and interpreting skills, it opens doors into firms that have international connections across the globe owing to the high importance of Spanish (with over 400 million native Spanish speakers). Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, spoken across all continents and in 23 countries as the native language. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations (alongside Arabic, Mandarin, English, French & Russian), and is used as an official language by Mercosur and the European Union. Spanish not only has the rigour and gravitas desired by universities, but for pupils who are looking for a career using communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, teamwork, intercultural, organisational and presentational skills and independence, which graduate recruiters value, Spanish will give them excellent job prospects through its valuable practical and transferrable skills whether pupils choose to specialise or combine it with engineering, management and business, hospitality or law among others. Research suggests that speaking two or more languages leads to a rise in cognitive processing, focus and the ability to multitask. If you work for a big international firm, speaking a language immediately puts you in line for interesting work which otherwise would not come your way. Not only does Spanish go well with many other subjects to form a joint honours degree, modern foreign languages are also classified as facilitating subjects - subjects favoured by top universities for a whole range of degree courses. Spanish alumni have gone on to study single honours degrees in Spanish as well as combining Spanish as part of a joint honours degree at the following universities; Bath, Exeter, Reading, Manchester and UCL.
A Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above to include English and Mathematics. At least a Grade 6 is obtained in the subjects the student would like to study in the Sixth Form. International students will be asked to sit a test in English and Mathematics.
Pupils will follow the Edexcel specification for A level. This consists of two externally-examined papers assessing listening, reading and writing and a speaking assessment. The main textbook ‘A Level Spanish’ is linked to Dynamic Learning and endorsed by Edexcel; however, further contemporary material is used and available. The topics studied are adapted to fit with changing Spanish society and include the role of the family, tourism, the world of work, politics and art as well as a film and literary study. Pupils will not only learn about the topics, but above all will become confident to discuss the issues and their opinions through class discussion. Pupils also have a range of new materials to enable and encourage independent study, which will assist in preparing them for post-18 education.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £16,824 - £19,929; Boarding £27,531 - £39,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN |
A Level of Spanish is highly respected and valued by universities and employers. Not only does it teach very valuable skills such as communication and interpreting skills, it opens doors into firms that have international connections across the globe owing to the high importance of Spanish (with over 400 million native Spanish speakers). Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, spoken across all continents and in 23 countries as the native language. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations (alongside Arabic, Mandarin, English, French & Russian), and is used as an official language by Mercosur and the European Union. Spanish not only has the rigour and gravitas desired by universities, but for pupils who are looking for a career using communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, teamwork, intercultural, organisational and presentational skills and independence, which graduate recruiters value, Spanish will give them excellent job prospects through its valuable practical and transferrable skills whether pupils choose to specialise or combine it with engineering, management and business, hospitality or law among others. Research suggests that speaking two or more languages leads to a rise in cognitive processing, focus and the ability to multitask. If you work for a big international firm, speaking a language immediately puts you in line for interesting work which otherwise would not come your way. Not only does Spanish go well with many other subjects to form a joint honours degree, modern foreign languages are also classified as facilitating subjects - subjects favoured by top universities for a whole range of degree courses. Spanish alumni have gone on to study single honours degrees in Spanish as well as combining Spanish as part of a joint honours degree at the following universities; Bath, Exeter, Reading, Manchester and UCL.
A Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above to include English and Mathematics. At least a Grade 6 is obtained in the subjects the student would like to study in the Sixth Form. International students will be asked to sit a test in English and Mathematics.
Pupils will follow the Edexcel specification for A level. This consists of two externally-examined papers assessing listening, reading and writing and a speaking assessment. The main textbook ‘A Level Spanish’ is linked to Dynamic Learning and endorsed by Edexcel; however, further contemporary material is used and available. The topics studied are adapted to fit with changing Spanish society and include the role of the family, tourism, the world of work, politics and art as well as a film and literary study. Pupils will not only learn about the topics, but above all will become confident to discuss the issues and their opinions through class discussion. Pupils also have a range of new materials to enable and encourage independent study, which will assist in preparing them for post-18 education.