Spanish continues to grow in importance, not only in Europe but also globally. With some 480 million native speakers, it is the third most commonly spoken language in the world (after English and Mandarin Chinese) so it comes as no surprise that knowledge of Spanish is a significant asset for job seekers and can open the door to a wide range of careers. A level Spanish offers pupils the chance to extend their linguistic competence well beyond GCSE level as well as expanding their cultural awareness. Pupils are strongly encouraged to spend a period of time in a Hispanic-speaking country; individual home-stays or language courses are just two of the options to choose from. Throughout the year numerous departmental events are offered which give the pupils an opportunity to converse in the language and improve on their fluency. Pupils also spend time each week in small conversation groups with the native Spanish assistant. There are a number of extra-curricular events throughout the year from film evenings, theatre visits, dinners and visiting speakers. There is also a Lower Sixth trip to Spain in the first week of the Easter break.
For candidates taking GCSEs, offers remain conditional on achieving at least three passes of grade 7 (or A) and three passes of grade 6 (or B) in academic subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), excluding short-course GCSEs.
Paper 1 – Listening, reading and writing paper (receptive / comprehension paper) Listening Reading Translation into English Translation into the target language 2 hrs 30, 50% of total A level Paper 2 – Written paper (productive paper) Critical analysis of two books from the prescribed list OR one book and one film from the prescribed list, in the target language. Recommended length is 300 words per essay. Section A – set texts Section B – films 2 hrs, 20% of A level Paper 3 – Speaking Discussion based on stimulus card (5-6 minutes) Individual research project – IRP - (to include a 2 minute long presentation detailing the title, main areas of research and sources used) to be followed by a discussion on the chosen topic for 9-10 minutes. 21-23 minute exam, including 5 minutes preparation time focussing on the stimulus card. 30% of A level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Rutland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £49,979 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £29,370 - £31,941 |
| Address | Uppingham, LE15 9QE |
Spanish continues to grow in importance, not only in Europe but also globally. With some 480 million native speakers, it is the third most commonly spoken language in the world (after English and Mandarin Chinese) so it comes as no surprise that knowledge of Spanish is a significant asset for job seekers and can open the door to a wide range of careers. A level Spanish offers pupils the chance to extend their linguistic competence well beyond GCSE level as well as expanding their cultural awareness. Pupils are strongly encouraged to spend a period of time in a Hispanic-speaking country; individual home-stays or language courses are just two of the options to choose from. Throughout the year numerous departmental events are offered which give the pupils an opportunity to converse in the language and improve on their fluency. Pupils also spend time each week in small conversation groups with the native Spanish assistant. There are a number of extra-curricular events throughout the year from film evenings, theatre visits, dinners and visiting speakers. There is also a Lower Sixth trip to Spain in the first week of the Easter break.
For candidates taking GCSEs, offers remain conditional on achieving at least three passes of grade 7 (or A) and three passes of grade 6 (or B) in academic subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), excluding short-course GCSEs.
Paper 1 – Listening, reading and writing paper (receptive / comprehension paper) Listening Reading Translation into English Translation into the target language 2 hrs 30, 50% of total A level Paper 2 – Written paper (productive paper) Critical analysis of two books from the prescribed list OR one book and one film from the prescribed list, in the target language. Recommended length is 300 words per essay. Section A – set texts Section B – films 2 hrs, 20% of A level Paper 3 – Speaking Discussion based on stimulus card (5-6 minutes) Individual research project – IRP - (to include a 2 minute long presentation detailing the title, main areas of research and sources used) to be followed by a discussion on the chosen topic for 9-10 minutes. 21-23 minute exam, including 5 minutes preparation time focussing on the stimulus card. 30% of A level.