Spanish
Carmel College - St. Helens
01744452200
Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3AG
Course summary

This is a highly respected A Level leading to a wide range of career options as it develops communication and independent study skills. We offer fantastic facilities and resources at Carmel including a state-of-the-art language lab. There are opportunities to travel abroad to Spain as well as outstanding support including lessons with friendly native speakers. What you will study: ● You will continue to practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish, but to a higher level, with much more interesting topics focusing on the culture of Spain and Latin America. ● Study a range of topics covering different aspects of Spanish society and culture. ● Analyse text and films as part of the written exam. ● Carry out a research project on an aspect of Hispanic culture to discuss in the speaking exam. ● Attend weekly conversation classes.

Entry requirements

5 x grade 5s or above at GCSE or equivalent. GCSE grade 5 in Spanish PLUS GCSE grade 5 in English Language

How you'll be assessed

There are internal assessments to track your progress as well as three external examinations at the end of your second year: Component 1 – Speaking (30%). Component 2 – Reading, Listening and Translation (50%). Component 3 – Essay writing: Text (La casa de Bernarda Alba) / Film (Las 13 Rosas) (20%).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPrescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3AG