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Course summary

Taking IB Spanish allows students to reach a high level of fluency in one of the major international languages. From cinema and literature to history and politics, IB Spanish will challenge you to think and inspire you to delve ever deeper into the incredible diversity of cultures not only in Spain but also in Latin America. You are strongly encouraged to organise an independent visit to Spain or another Spanish-speaking country during the Lower Sixth year and we can advise on companies who offer work experience or language courses. Closer to home, there will be opportunities to visit exhibitions, lectures, films and plays, some of which may be organised by the department. At all times, you will be encouraged to listen to podcasts, watch films and keep up to date with Spanish and Latin American current affairs. In school, there is a lively debating club which prepares for the Spanish Debating Competition in the Spring Term. You may also run clubs for younger years, such as a Cinema club or Spanish Chats. Recent students of Spanish at Godolphin and Latymer have gone on to read Spanish at a variety of top universities including Oxford and Cambridge, either combining with another language (eg French or ab initio Portuguese or Arabic) or another discipline (eg Law, English, Maths, History, History of Art), as well as in the USA. The skills and experiences you gain on your Year Abroad are highly prized by employers.