Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. Studying highlights of Hispanic culture, including regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations. They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape and explore the influence of the past on present-day communities by learning the language in the context of Hispanic countries. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research of their choice.
GCSE, Spanish ideally at 7 or above.
PAPER 1 AL Listening, reading and writing. Externally marked 2hr30m 100 marks total No access to dictionaries. 50% ■ Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts/sources covering different registers and adapted as necessary. All questions in Spanish, to be answered with nonverbal responses or in Spanish. (30 marks) ■ Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes, drawn from a range of authentic sources and adapted as necessary. All questions are in Spanish, to be answered with non-verbal responses or in Spanish (50 marks) ■ Translation into English; a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks) ■ Translation into Spanish; a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks) PAPER 2 AL Writing. Externally marked 2hr 80 marks 20% ■ Either one question in Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions and one question in Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions or two questions in Spanish on set texts from a choice of two questions on each text. ■ No access to texts or films during the assessment. No access to a dictionary during the assessment. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words per essay. PAPER 3 AL Speaking. Externally or internally conducted 20-25m (incl 5m prep time) 60 marks 30% ■ Discussion of a sub-theme with discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes). Student studies card for 5 mins at start of test. (25 marks) ■ Presentation (2 mins) and discussion (9–10 mins) of individual research project (35 marks) ■ No access to a dictionary during the assessment (including 5 minutes preparation). ■ Students may take the assessment only once before certification.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day Boarding £35,582; Boarding £47,400 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA |
Students will study technological and social change, looking at the multicultural nature of Hispanic society. Studying highlights of Hispanic culture, including regional identity and the cultural heritage of past civilisations. They will learn about aspects of the diverse political landscape and explore the influence of the past on present-day communities by learning the language in the context of Hispanic countries. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research of their choice.
GCSE, Spanish ideally at 7 or above.
PAPER 1 AL Listening, reading and writing. Externally marked 2hr30m 100 marks total No access to dictionaries. 50% ■ Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts/sources covering different registers and adapted as necessary. All questions in Spanish, to be answered with nonverbal responses or in Spanish. (30 marks) ■ Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes, drawn from a range of authentic sources and adapted as necessary. All questions are in Spanish, to be answered with non-verbal responses or in Spanish (50 marks) ■ Translation into English; a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks) ■ Translation into Spanish; a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks) PAPER 2 AL Writing. Externally marked 2hr 80 marks 20% ■ Either one question in Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions and one question in Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions or two questions in Spanish on set texts from a choice of two questions on each text. ■ No access to texts or films during the assessment. No access to a dictionary during the assessment. Students are advised to write approximately 300 words per essay. PAPER 3 AL Speaking. Externally or internally conducted 20-25m (incl 5m prep time) 60 marks 30% ■ Discussion of a sub-theme with discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes). Student studies card for 5 mins at start of test. (25 marks) ■ Presentation (2 mins) and discussion (9–10 mins) of individual research project (35 marks) ■ No access to a dictionary during the assessment (including 5 minutes preparation). ■ Students may take the assessment only once before certification.