Spanish

Assessment

Examinations take place at the end of the two-year course for each Modern Language A level and comprise of two written exams and one oral. Listening, reading and writing: » 2 hours 30 minutes » Listening, reading and translation » 100 marks in total » 50% of A level Writing: » 2 hours » Two essays: (300 words each in the target language): » One on the film » One on the novel » 80 marks in total » 20% of A level Speaking: » Oral exam » 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) » A discussion on a topic chosen by the student (10 minutes) » An oral card (5 minutes) » 60 marks in total » 30% of A level