There are over 300 million native speakers of Spanish throughout the world and Spanish is the second most widely spoken language after English. Indeed not only is it thriving in its traditional heartland of Spain and Latin America, but there are increasingly large areas of the United States where it is the main language. The A-Level course is a broad one, ranging from the peaks of the Spanish Sierra Nevada to the Mayan lands of Mexico and the foothills of the Andes. The Hispanic world is enormously diverse and many of its aspects are open to study, be they sociological such as the environment or women and gender in society, historical such as the arrival of the conquerors in the new world, artistic such as the paintings of Dali or literary such as works by Lorca. A-Level Spanish is a demanding but rewarding subject. By the end of their course, students will have acquired a range of skills such as the ability to critically analyse texts, to speak logically and coherently, to conduct research and to write with clarity and precision. Furthermore, they will be competent users of one of the world’s major languages. The A-Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and to society. Students will develop their understanding of themes relating to the society and culture of the country or countries where Spanish is spoken, and their language skills; they will do this by using authentic spoken and written sources in Spanish. The approach is a focus on how Spanish speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally, and how it continues to change.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NS |
There are over 300 million native speakers of Spanish throughout the world and Spanish is the second most widely spoken language after English. Indeed not only is it thriving in its traditional heartland of Spain and Latin America, but there are increasingly large areas of the United States where it is the main language. The A-Level course is a broad one, ranging from the peaks of the Spanish Sierra Nevada to the Mayan lands of Mexico and the foothills of the Andes. The Hispanic world is enormously diverse and many of its aspects are open to study, be they sociological such as the environment or women and gender in society, historical such as the arrival of the conquerors in the new world, artistic such as the paintings of Dali or literary such as works by Lorca. A-Level Spanish is a demanding but rewarding subject. By the end of their course, students will have acquired a range of skills such as the ability to critically analyse texts, to speak logically and coherently, to conduct research and to write with clarity and precision. Furthermore, they will be competent users of one of the world’s major languages. The A-Level specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and to society. Students will develop their understanding of themes relating to the society and culture of the country or countries where Spanish is spoken, and their language skills; they will do this by using authentic spoken and written sources in Spanish. The approach is a focus on how Spanish speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally, and how it continues to change.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level.