Spanish
WQE and Regent College Group - Leicester
01162471147
University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ
Course summary

The syllabus builds on the skills developed at GCSE but with much more emphasis on grammar. Equal stress is placed on listening, reading, speaking, and writing, together with the discovery of contemporary culture and society. Aspects of Hispanic society: • Modern and traditional values • Cyberspace • Equal rights Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage Study of a Spanish film Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: • Immigration • Integration • Racism Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: • Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens • Monarchies and dictatorships • Popular movements Study of a Spanish film and study of a Spanish text.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs grade 9–4 including English Language (must include at least two GCSEs at 5 or above for A-Level courses). This course also normally requires students to have achieved grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish (both higher tier). We will consider individual cases if students have a 5.

How you'll be assessed

In common with all other new A-level specifications, the new Spanish A-level is linear with all exams being taken at the end of the second year. Paper 1 – (50% A-Level) – Listening, Reading & Writing (Summary & Translation into both languages included) Paper 2 – (20% A -Level) – Writing (Film & Book) Paper 3 – (30% A-Level) – Speaking (Stimulus Card & Individual Project)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressUniversity Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ