Spanish
Queen Elizabeth's School - Dorset
01202 885233
Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4DT
Course summary

First and foremost because it’s fun! But there are plenty of more practical reasons too. With the competition for university places growing even fiercer, it is advantageous to have a foreign language qualification. A foreign language is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious academic subjects and is also favoured by higher education institutions for the communication skills that it helps students to develop. Just think about the work and study possibilities at home and abroad in today’s global market that you may be opening up for yourself if you study a language. An A Level in a foreign language can give you an invaluable linguistic base on which to build your fluency and confidence to communicate with others. Critical thinking skills also improve as you learn to see the world through a different cultural perspective, so learning a second language actually stimulates your creative streak and it opens your mind - literally!

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

100% examination. Paper One: 50% - Listening, Reading and Writing. Paper Two: 20% - Writing two essays based on a film and a novel. Paper Three: 30% - Speaking, based on stimulus cards and IRP.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityDorset
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBlandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4DT