SPANISH

Course Duration
2 Years

Examination Board
AQA

Entry Criteria
Grade 5 in English and Grade 6 in Spanish, along with at least 3 other GCSE at grade 4 or above

Why study A level Spanish?

Studying Spanish at A Level is a truly exciting opportunity to build on key skills developed through GCSE and extend students’ knowledge not only of the Spanish language but also of the Hispanic world. There are a broad variety of topics which are studied throughout the two years from immigration in the Hispanic world to the differences between the regional identities within Spain.

Alongside understanding and evaluating these themes, students will also have the opportunity to study both a Spanish book and film which allows them the opportunity to expand and develop their analytical skills. Lessons will be conducted primarily in Spanish with the aim that students boost their confidence in their spoken abilities as well as their general communication skills.

The many different facets to this course make it constantly challenging and interesting and we very much look forward to you joining the journey.

What will I study during the course duration?

  • Social issues and trends 
  • Political and artistic culture 
  • Grammar 
  • Works, Literary texts and films

How will I be assessed?

In the second year of the course, you will take external exams that assess content covered in the first and second year.  These exams will determine your A level grade.

The following are assessed

  • Listening 
  • Reading 
  • Writing 
  • Speaking 

Career opportunities and Future study

Students studying Spanish can develop a range of skills that will allow them to further their education within subjects such as teaching, politics, event management and journalism. It can also be paired with other courses such as medical sciences, business, engineering and tourism. This opens doors to numerous careers, including

  • Travel agent
  • Journalist
  • Translator / interpreter
  • Immigration officer
  • Customer support
  • Finance