Spanish
Choosing an A Level language is a really smart move if you want a fascinating subject that offers a wide range of career possibilities and is a lot of fun along the way. Spanish allows you to develop high-level communication skills, deepen your cultural awareness and open doors to international opportunities.
Year 12
In Year 12, you study a range of topics related to the society, culture and current issues of Spanish-speaking countries. This includes themes such as social trends, cultural life, and aspects of politics and history in the Spanish-speaking world.
You also build your skills in the four key language areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing. As your confidence grows, you begin to work more independently in the target language and develop a stronger command of grammar and vocabulary.
Year 13
In Year 13, you continue to explore issues in Spanish-speaking societies in greater depth and study a book and a film in Spanish, analysing themes, characters and context.
You will also complete an individual research project into an area of Spanish or wider Hispanic society that interests you most. All four skills – reading, listening, speaking and writing – are assessed in June of Year 13 through dedicated examinations.
Assessment Components
Component 1
Component 2
Assessment covers all four key skill areas – reading, listening, speaking and writing – through examinations taken in June of Year 13. These papers test your ability to understand authentic Spanish, communicate accurately and fluently, and analyse cultural, literary and film-based material.
Opportunities
By studying Spanish at A Level you can continue at degree level either as a main subject or in combination with another discipline, and you may be able to experience a year abroad as part of your degree – whatever your main subject.
Speakers of modern foreign languages are in increasing demand. Being able to speak Spanish gives you a cutting edge over other candidates, demonstrating strong communication, memory and organisational skills, as well as a broad cultural awareness in an increasingly diverse job market.
Entrance Requirements
Essential Grade 6 in Spanish.
Spanish (A-Level)
Choosing an A Level language is a really smart move if you want a fascinating subject that offers you a range of career possibilities and is enjoyable along the way. Spanish develops high-level communication skills, cultural awareness and flexibility, making it highly valued by universities and employers.
Topics Studied
At A Level you study a range of topics such as current trends in the society of Spanish-speaking countries, politics, history and culture. You also study a book and a film in Spanish and complete an individual research project into an area of Spanish or wider Hispanic society that interests you most.
You are assessed in June of Year 13 in all four key skill areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Opportunities
By studying a language at A Level you can continue at degree level either as a main subject or alongside another subject, and you may have the opportunity to spend a year abroad as part of your degree. Speakers of modern foreign languages are in increasing demand.
Being able to speak Spanish gives you a cutting edge over your competitors, demonstrating communication, memory and organisational skills and showing broad cultural awareness in an increasingly diverse job market.
Entrance Requirements
Essential: Grade 6 in Spanish.