Spanish
at Queen Mary'S Grammar School, Walsall · school or sixth form
What the college says
Spanish offers to the future employer a student who is able to communicate, aware of intricacy and detail, confident when dealing with others and a person open to new experiences, challenges, hard work, full of opinions and with the ability to think outside the box; in short, an asset to their company. Above all, it is a subject that brings much to the students themselves. A Level Spanish is therefore for students who want to travel and see something of another land, meet interesting people and experience another culture. Ability to deal with others is prized by all employers and many students have been mentors for Years 7-11, and run a Spanish Club. We benefit from the help of our native speaker for supplementary conversation classes and look out for cinema, theatre and other cultural experiences to add variety and interest to the studies. Frequent use is made of up to date material from the Spanish and Latin American press to give real insight into the modern and changing world. In the past we have made a study visit to Spain to put the pupils’ skills into practice. The topics of ‘Social issues and trends’, ‘Artistic culture’ and the study of a literary text or film, guide the student from GCSE through to a more advanced content and degree of interest, appropriate to their age. In the upper sixth, the content moves to further studies of social issues and trends, political and artistic culture and literary texts or films such as La Casa de Bernarda Alba (one of the best-know
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Queen Mary's Grammar School
46 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Walsall
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