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A Level in Spanish

at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, High Wycombe · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Spanish at A Level has been consistently gaining popularity over the past few years, with several boys going on to study it at degree level, often along with another subject. Whether you wish to study one or two languages you can choose additional subjects from a wide range of Arts and/or Science subjects. If you wish to study two languages, the combination of subjects will be French with German or Spanish. You are particularly advised not to consider a language as an easy option. A considerable amount of general reading and listening is vital and, in any case, learning a language always entails hard work, much of which will be left to your own initiative. The Course Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translating - 2hrs 30 mins Paper 2: Writing - 2 hrs Unit 3: Speaking - 23 mins Spanish is an excellent subject to study because it allows you to learn a whole host of skills that are applicable to many areas of life. You will continue to build on the GCSE requirements of speaking, listening, reading and writing but the course content is much more varied and requires a depth of thought, understanding and analysis not previously seen. The 5 main themes taught are: • Aspects of Hispanic Society • Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World • Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society • Aspects of Political Life in the Hispanic World • A piece of literature and a film There is considerable use of the language in the classroom both in discussions and in listening practice. One period per week is s

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 7 in Spanish

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe

    Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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