- Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current trends - Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current issues - Artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world - Aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world - Grammar First and foremost Spanish opens doors to whole worlds that you cannot access without using the Spanish as the key. Work and Study – a language is favoured by higher education institutions for the communication and study skills that it helps students develop. Going to university or working abroad is a phenomenal life-enhancing experience; employers prefer candidates who already have the language qualifications and skills as they can access opportunities otherwise unavailable to their companies. The fact you have studied a language gives you a proven track record in academic ability and social understanding. Travel – If you can communicate in the local language you discover local knowledge from the locals that allows you to see things that other tourists miss. There are secrets waiting to be found and a huge amount of cultural experiences waiting for you with a foreign language! It opens your mind – literally! Studying a language is good for your brain’s health! Research shows that using more than two languages regularly can reduce your chances of developing Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease. Other evidence suggests that studying language can improve memory and slow age-related decline in mental agility and actually stimulates the creative parts of your mind.
- Grade 6 in Spanish - Minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE
End of 2 year course exam: Reading, Listening and Translation written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks 50% of A-level Writing exam: 2 hours 80 marks in total 20% of A-level Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) 60 marks in total 30% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Peasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ |
- Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current trends - Aspects of Spanish-speaking society: current issues - Artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world - Aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world - Grammar First and foremost Spanish opens doors to whole worlds that you cannot access without using the Spanish as the key. Work and Study – a language is favoured by higher education institutions for the communication and study skills that it helps students develop. Going to university or working abroad is a phenomenal life-enhancing experience; employers prefer candidates who already have the language qualifications and skills as they can access opportunities otherwise unavailable to their companies. The fact you have studied a language gives you a proven track record in academic ability and social understanding. Travel – If you can communicate in the local language you discover local knowledge from the locals that allows you to see things that other tourists miss. There are secrets waiting to be found and a huge amount of cultural experiences waiting for you with a foreign language! It opens your mind – literally! Studying a language is good for your brain’s health! Research shows that using more than two languages regularly can reduce your chances of developing Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease. Other evidence suggests that studying language can improve memory and slow age-related decline in mental agility and actually stimulates the creative parts of your mind.
- Grade 6 in Spanish - Minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE
End of 2 year course exam: Reading, Listening and Translation written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks 50% of A-level Writing exam: 2 hours 80 marks in total 20% of A-level Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) 60 marks in total 30% of A-level