Spanish

The AS Course

Topics covered at AS include the changing nature of family, the ‘cyber society’ and the positive features of a diverse society. You will also study a film or a book which will be tested in the written and speaking exams.  Testing will take the form of two written papers. Of course there will be a speaking test, in which you will discuss two themes. 

The A level Course

At full A level, comprehension work will deal with topics such as aspects of political and artistic culture, law and order and modern world issues. The cultural topics will involve both the study of a Spanish novelist and his/her work, and study of a director and his/her films. Testing mirrors the pattern established at AS, this time with a comprehension and translation paper, an essay based paper and a speaking test involving material from an independent research topic. 

Finally, we encourage you to put your language to use by visiting Spain on a work experience placement.  Living and working in a town such as Salamanca or Segovia, you will spend an exciting week developing your comprehension skills and confidence!

The study of a Modern Language adds an international dimension to your post-GCSE studies, whether you are a dedicated linguist or a specialist in another area. It is increasingly common to study a language alongside another subject at university, and each year, a number of our students go on to study Spanish to degree level, combining it with law, international finance, business studies, management or another language. 

The minimum entry requirement for Spanish A level is a grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.