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Spanish

at The Cotswold Academy, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Spanish builds upon the skills which you have developed during your GCSE course and will help you to develop confident, effective communication skills and a thorough understanding of the culture of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken. We prepare our students for the syllabus in Spanish with lessons designed to enhance our students? reading, writing, listening and speaking skills that were first forged at GCSE level. As well as timetabled lessons, we are very fortunate to be able to provide our students with a lesson each week with a native Spanish speaking language assistant.You will have the opportunity to discover and enjoy Spanish film and authentic and accessible Spanish texts. You will also learn to use Spanish in everyday conversation as well as formal discussion and debate. Grammar also plays an important role as you learn to work with increasing accuracy and to decode and translate passages. Students need to learn vocabulary and produce written work on a regular basis. Additionally, they must be prepared to work independently, which includes undertaking extra listening practice at home.As well as immersing our students in Spanish culture, literature, and current affairs at school, Spanish students are offered a highly popular work experience trip to Madrid, where they are expected to complete a work placement, organise their own itinerary and plan all activities. This offers students the chance to experience working, travelling and living in Spain and co

What you need to get on

Grade 7 in GCSE 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 Cotswold School

    The Avenue Bourton-On-The-Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2BD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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