Studying a foreign language at A level enables you to build on the language skills you have developed at GCSE, exploring topics which will be genuinely interesting and will inspire you to express your own opinions. A foreign language provides opportunities to spend time in the country with families or on work experience. As well as expanding your knowledge of the structure of the language, you will also gain a deeper insight into the countries where the language is spoken, exploring aspects of society and culture. Foreign language skills give you an advantage over other candidates for jobs, including law and business, as well as university places. A language combines well with any subject and opens doors to a wide choice of career paths. If you choose to study a foreign language at Gateways, you will take part in a great variety of motivating and creative learning activities, including debates, the use of songs, films and ICT. The department has designated laptops and we use the Sanako Language Laboratory system which will allow you to record yourself and for your teacher to insert feedback into the recording as well as undertake independent listening, reading and grammar activities. There is a high staff-to-student ratio, which permits frequent opportunities for individual oral practice in preparation for speaking tests. The department enjoys the benefit of regular contact with AQA examiners to discuss with you what exactly is required for success in your examinations.
Minimum of grade 6 in Spanish.
Listening, Reading and Writing Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks in total 50% of A Level Writing Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks in total 20% of A Level Speaking Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes’ preparation time) 60 marks in total 30% of A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LE |
Studying a foreign language at A level enables you to build on the language skills you have developed at GCSE, exploring topics which will be genuinely interesting and will inspire you to express your own opinions. A foreign language provides opportunities to spend time in the country with families or on work experience. As well as expanding your knowledge of the structure of the language, you will also gain a deeper insight into the countries where the language is spoken, exploring aspects of society and culture. Foreign language skills give you an advantage over other candidates for jobs, including law and business, as well as university places. A language combines well with any subject and opens doors to a wide choice of career paths. If you choose to study a foreign language at Gateways, you will take part in a great variety of motivating and creative learning activities, including debates, the use of songs, films and ICT. The department has designated laptops and we use the Sanako Language Laboratory system which will allow you to record yourself and for your teacher to insert feedback into the recording as well as undertake independent listening, reading and grammar activities. There is a high staff-to-student ratio, which permits frequent opportunities for individual oral practice in preparation for speaking tests. The department enjoys the benefit of regular contact with AQA examiners to discuss with you what exactly is required for success in your examinations.
Minimum of grade 6 in Spanish.
Listening, Reading and Writing Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks in total 50% of A Level Writing Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks in total 20% of A Level Speaking Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes’ preparation time) 60 marks in total 30% of A Level