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Spanish A Level

at St Brendan'S Sixth Form College, Bristol · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Do you have an interest in Hispanic society culture traditions and politics which add colour to Spanish-speaking countries? Do you enjoy constructing your own arguments in a foreign language? Are you keen to participate in discussions and good at listening to others? Then A-level Spanish is for you! You will be tutored by well-qualified and experienced staff. You often work in pairs or small groups as well as being encouraged to show initiative in your private study. Good progress is made by use of the target language in the classroom. Your attendance and achievement are monitored regularly. Targets are set regularly throughout the course to help you focus on achievement and progress. Independent learning is an integral part of the course. You will be given opportunities throughout the year to go on trips to the cinema theatre universities and conferences. You can also choose to go on a work experience placement intensive course or exchange to Spain. In addition you will have the opportunity to mentor school pupils during their course and involve themselves in various learning activities whilst passing on your love of the Spanish language and culture to local youngsters. You will have numerous opportunities to develop your communication skills through written and verbal expression of your own ideas in whole class small group and one-to-one situations. Use of information technology and independent study are integral to the course Many students of this College have gone on to s

What you need to get on

Students are required to have five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including English Language. Students should also have GCSE Spanish grade 6 or be fully bilingual.

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

  • St Brendan's Sixth Form College

    St Brendans Sixth Form College Broomhill Road, Bristol, BS4 5RQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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