Spanish A Level
What Does The Course Involve?
A Level Spanish gives you a profound understanding of the Spanish language.
Not only will you know more about the mechanics of the language – like grammar and vocabulary – but also about how people live and use the language on a day-to-day basis.
A Level Spanish helps you develop confident, effective communication skills in Spanish and a thorough understanding of the culture of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken.
This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE Spanish or the AQA Certificate in Spanish and wish to study Spanish at a higher level. You will study social issues and trends, artistic culture, the political landscape and grammar.
We also look at literary texts and films, with essay writing based on these. In your second year you will do an individual research project on any topic of your choice, which will then be used as a basis for discussion with your tutor.
A Level Spanish Outline
Components of Course
- Social issues and trends
- Artistic culture
- Grammar
Optional:
- Works: Literary texts and films
How is Spanish A Level Assessed?
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- 90 marks
- 45% of AS
Paper 2: Writing
- Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
- 50 marks
- 25% of AS
Paper 1: Speaking
- Oral exam: 12-14 minutes
- 60 marks
- 30% of AS
Exam Board
AQA
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This Spainish A Level course is just one of many exciting options available. To see the full range, explore our A Level courses. Learn more about life at Cadbury Sixth Form College Birmingham, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English, with at least two at grade 6. Grade 7 in GCSE Spanish is preferred.
The ability to communicate in other languages is an empowering asset for work, study and leisure. Speakers of modern languages bring with them many transferable skills as well as cultural awareness, and are highly valued by employers in jobs such as international sales and marketing, business, journalism, teaching, the tourist industry, translation & interpreting, and the Diplomatic Service. An additional language is always respected by universities and employers, who appreciate that this is a challenging course and value your commitment to it.
Success Story
Raisha gained grade A* in Spanish and is now studying Spanish & Linguistics at the University of Oxford
Cadbury Sixth Form College has an excellent reputation for being one of the very best sixth form colleges in Birmingham, offering an innovative learning experience.
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How does the college allocate places to students?
All applicants will be invited to attend an admissions interview. An offer of a place to study at Cadbury Sixth Form College is made subject to you meeting the College's standard entry grade requirements.How much does it cost to study at Cadbury Sixth Form College?
There are no tuition fees for 16-18 year-olds. Students are asked to pay a £25 book deposit when they enrol at the college, however this is returned at the end of the two years of study when all books and resources have been returned to the college. Some subjects will offer field trips which may impose some additional costs, however these costs will be kept to a minimum and these field trips are not compulsory.When does enrolment take place?
Enrolment takes place from GCSE Results Day. Further details about enrolment and a date/time for your individual appointment will be sent to you in a letter over the summer holiday. Enrolment takes on average 1-2 hours.Get in Touch
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