Modern Languages Spanish A Level

Applications Open: - 30 January 2026

Applications Close: - 8 May 2026

Entry Requirements: - For entry onto our A Level and BTEC courses we require:

• a minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects at an average grade 5.5 or above and at least a grade 5 in English and a grade 4 in Mathematics;

• a grade 6 or above in the chosen course of study or a related subject as specified in the sixth form prospectus.

• two grade 7sin Mathematics or Sciences, to study 2 or more Sciences or Mathematics and Science.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Modern Languages Spanish A Level

Course content Spanish:

Study of Themes including Family, Modern Technologies, Equal Rights, Immigration, Racism, Integration, Celebrities, Spanish National Identity, Cultural Heritage in the Spanish-Speaking World, Young People and Politics, Popular Movements, Monarchy and Dictatorship.

Study of literature and film (or two pieces of literature). Current students are studying:

• Film: Volver (Pedro Almódovar)

• Play: La casa de Bernada Alba (Federico García Lorca)

Lots of speaking and discussions, presentations, practice of listening, reading and writing skills

Assessment: Spanish:

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation (50%)

Paper 2: Written Response to Work (20%)

Paper 3: Speaking (30%)

All examinations are externally marked. Speaking exams are usually conducted by one of the class teachers.

GCSE Spanish Grade 6

Why choose Spanish:

Spanish is an excellent A Level to study, because it’s a real chance to develop your opinions and analytical skills. Although it’s sold as ‘Spanish’ you actually get a good overview of society, history and literature, as well as achieving an almost fluent level of a foreign language by the end of the course. This makes it an excellent subject for preparing you for further study, and you will be the master of university quizzes with an excellent knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture. Furthermore, many leading universities, including Russell Group, consider MFL as facilitating subjects for entry to all courses.

There are lots of excellent ways to improve your Spanish and each theme offers myriad supporting material to enjoy such as films, television shows and music, making a change from the more formal reading and essay-writing usually associated with A Level Studies.

Skills and progression:

Studying Spanish will lead you to a variety of options, whether you’d like to study it at degree level, or not. Spanish study could lead you to a job in the European Union: imagine interpreting or translating legal documents. You could work abroad; in any Spanish speaking country, not just Spain, think Mexico, Argentina, Chile or Colombia. It would also set you up to learn other languages and you could even find yourself posted to other countries working for businesses or government after intensive language courses in lesser-known languages.

If you choose not to study Spanish past A Level, you will have gained skills in debating, essay writing, analysis, interpreting data and statistics and independent research, all of which set you up as a very effective student or colleague for the future.