Spanish
Great Marlow School - Buckinghamshire
01628483752
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, SL7 1JE
Course summary

Language skills are an essential part of our international world. Learning a language not only enables you to use your chosen language, it improves your communication, critical thinking, research skills, and creativity. A language at the A-level opens your mind to other cultures and expands your future options improving your employability. Spanish A-level aims to develop students’ language skills in terms of output and dealing with increasingly complex linguistic situations.

Entry requirements

Students should have achieved at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish to progress to A-level. Consideration may be given for students with a high Grade 5 after a discussion with the Head of Department.

How you'll be assessed

Papers 1 and 2 are assessed by written exams taken in June. Paper 3 is an oral exam taken in the spring term of 2023. Paper 1: 2½ hour listening, reading, and writing exam. Worth 50% of the total A-level grade. Paper 2: 2-hour written exam. Worth 20% of the total A-level grade. Paper 3: 21-23 minute (including prep time) speaking exam. Worth 30% of the total A-level grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBobmore Lane, Marlow, SL7 1JE