A Level Spanish

A-level Spanish enables students to enhance their language skills and broaden their Spanish knowledge to be able to communicate effectively in different contexts. Topics studied include: Hispanic family values, regional identity within Spain, cultural heritage, racism, immigration, and dictatorships in the Spanish-speaking world. Students read two literary texts; a novel and a play, learning to discuss and analyse these in essays. The speaking exam, as well as featuring the topics studied, also includes a presentation by the student on a Hispanic topic of their choice.

Full details of the course, its aims and objectives and methods of assessment can be accessed via:

A-level Spanish Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa.org.uk)

Paper 1 – 2hrs 30mins - Listening, Reading and Writing (50%)

Paper 2 – 2 hours - Writing (20%) - questions on two texts studied

Paper 3 – Speaking (30%) – themed discussion and presentation/discussion based on an individual research project

Our entry requirements are as follows:

• 5 x GCSEs at minimum Grade 4

• GCSE Grade 4 in English and Mathematics

• GCSE Grade 5 in an academically relevant qualification to the chosen A-level subject

Higher education and career pathways supported by A-level Spanish include:

• Education

• Journalism

• Travel and tourism

• Civil service

• Translating/Interpreting

• Working overseas