By studying Spanish, Sixth Formers develop the ability to communicate and comprehend language to a high level, together with an awareness of the society, history and culture of the corresponding countries. Beside opportunities to spend time abroad, we aim to foster an enthusiasm for language learning that goes beyond the classroom. Students taking Spanish may have the chance to take part in a cultural visit to either Seville or Valencia at the end of the Spring Term. The department encourages students to see plays and films in their chosen language(s) and we regularly attend the cinema A Level Days offered every year at the British Film Institute in the two languages. During the two year AQA course, Sixth Formers study topics based around the society and culture of the relevant countries. They include, for example, the role of the media and the politics and economics surrounding issues such as migration and integration. In addition, Sixth Formers will study a historical or political topic, a literary text and a film: Spanish: Franco’s dictatorship and the transition to democracy and current political popular movements in Spain and Latin-America Literary text: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Film: Volver by Pedro Almodóvar
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Two externally-examined papers will assess listening, reading and writing. Your teachers will conduct a speaking assessment which is externally assessed by the Examination Board.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,500 - £40,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,380 - £27,120 |
| Address | Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
By studying Spanish, Sixth Formers develop the ability to communicate and comprehend language to a high level, together with an awareness of the society, history and culture of the corresponding countries. Beside opportunities to spend time abroad, we aim to foster an enthusiasm for language learning that goes beyond the classroom. Students taking Spanish may have the chance to take part in a cultural visit to either Seville or Valencia at the end of the Spring Term. The department encourages students to see plays and films in their chosen language(s) and we regularly attend the cinema A Level Days offered every year at the British Film Institute in the two languages. During the two year AQA course, Sixth Formers study topics based around the society and culture of the relevant countries. They include, for example, the role of the media and the politics and economics surrounding issues such as migration and integration. In addition, Sixth Formers will study a historical or political topic, a literary text and a film: Spanish: Franco’s dictatorship and the transition to democracy and current political popular movements in Spain and Latin-America Literary text: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Film: Volver by Pedro Almodóvar
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Two externally-examined papers will assess listening, reading and writing. Your teachers will conduct a speaking assessment which is externally assessed by the Examination Board.