A Level Spanish
Barton Court Grammar School
Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open – Monday 3 November 2025
Applications Close – Friday 13 February 2026
Entry Requirements – Can be found on the course booklet on our website: https://4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75cd2890937de6f542499f88a819.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/bartoncourt/uploads/document/Sixth-Form-course-booklet-2026.pdf
How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
Spanish is a versatile language and combines well with a range of A Level subjects including Mathematics, Geography and English. Today the study of a language is vital in order to take full advantage of the opportunities in today's global job market.
Course Details
1. Social issues and trends
- Modern and traditional values
- Cyberspace - Equal rights
- Immigration
- Racism
- Integration
2. Political and artistic culture
- Modern day idols
- Spanish regional identity
- Cultural heritage
- Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens
- Monarchies and dictatorships
- Popular movements
3. Grammar
4. Works: Literary texts and films
5. Individual research project
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (50% of A Level)
Paper 2: Writing (20% of A Level)
Paper 3: Speaking (30% of A Level)
Entry requirements
Sixth Form entry requirements, including GCSE Spanish at grade 6 or above.
Your next steps...
Spanish graduates have a vast array of career opportunities open to them, ranging from work with well-known multinational companies to international organisations or charities. There are exciting opportunities – often involving travel abroad – in finance/banking, sales, manufacturing, community/social services, research/medicine and transport/communication. The study of Spanish at A Level is, without doubt, a most worthwhile investment for the future!
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