A level Languages are an ideal opportunity for students to follow a language beyond GCSE level: in the modern world, there can be few skills which are more useful. Whatever your future holds, being bilingual will help. The world of work is increasingly looking for bilingual graduates and your European competitors normally fit that profile. Spanish: Lower Sixth will study aspects of Hispanic society (modern and traditional values, cyberspace, equal rights) and artistic culture (modern day Idols, Spanish regional identity, heritage or landscape). Upper Sixth also study multiculturalism (immigration, racism, integration) and political life (youth, monarchies, republics and dictators, popular movements). In addition to the above topics, all students will study a book and a film at A level. They will also write their own Research Project on a theme of their choice within the Francophone or Hispanic worlds. An interest in the language must be complemented by an interest in the Spanish or French speaking world.
Paper 1: written examination; 2 hours 30 min, 100 marks (50% of A level). Society, culture, multiculturalism, politics – skills-tested: listening, reading and writing. Paper 2: written examination; 2 hours, 80 marks (20% of A level). Two essay questions, each relating to a work studied (a film and a book); skill tested: writing. Paper 3: speaking assessment, 60 marks (30% of A level). 21-23 minutes (including five minutes preparation time). Students present on their Research Project without notes and are questioned in the Target Language. They then present and answer questions on a choice of topics from the L6th or U6th topics.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,350 - £36,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,550 - £21,150 |
| Address | Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BH |
A level Languages are an ideal opportunity for students to follow a language beyond GCSE level: in the modern world, there can be few skills which are more useful. Whatever your future holds, being bilingual will help. The world of work is increasingly looking for bilingual graduates and your European competitors normally fit that profile. Spanish: Lower Sixth will study aspects of Hispanic society (modern and traditional values, cyberspace, equal rights) and artistic culture (modern day Idols, Spanish regional identity, heritage or landscape). Upper Sixth also study multiculturalism (immigration, racism, integration) and political life (youth, monarchies, republics and dictators, popular movements). In addition to the above topics, all students will study a book and a film at A level. They will also write their own Research Project on a theme of their choice within the Francophone or Hispanic worlds. An interest in the language must be complemented by an interest in the Spanish or French speaking world.
Paper 1: written examination; 2 hours 30 min, 100 marks (50% of A level). Society, culture, multiculturalism, politics – skills-tested: listening, reading and writing. Paper 2: written examination; 2 hours, 80 marks (20% of A level). Two essay questions, each relating to a work studied (a film and a book); skill tested: writing. Paper 3: speaking assessment, 60 marks (30% of A level). 21-23 minutes (including five minutes preparation time). Students present on their Research Project without notes and are questioned in the Target Language. They then present and answer questions on a choice of topics from the L6th or U6th topics.