Spanish A Level

Applications Open - 1st November 2025

Applications Close - 15th December 2025

Entry Requirements - Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of 35 points from their best six GCSE subjects or equivalent (in the view of the School).

• Points will be on a 1-9 point scale, where Grade 1=1 and 2=2 etc.

• Candidates must also obtain at least a Grade 5 in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent (in the view of the School).

Candidates must meet the specific requirements for each A Level course they wish to study as published in the 2025 Sixth Form Prospectus, which will be available on the website.

How to Apply - Do not apply through Kent Choices. Please apply via Cranbrook School Website using the following link: https://www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/admissions/sixth-form-admissions/

This course is suitable for candidates who have acquired the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE at Higher tier but can also be undertaken by candidates who have followed an alternative route to language study at this level. Candidates take two units for the AS GCE and then take a further two units to achieve the full Advanced GCE Award.

The AS specification enable candidates to:

Develop an understanding of spoken and written Spanish beyond GCSE; communicate effectively in Spanish in a variety of registers; develop knowledge of and critical insights into the culture, heritage and contemporary society of Spain or a Spanish-speaking country.

At AS, you will cover the following topics:

(a) Leisure and Lifestyles, including travel and tourism, sport, hobbies, entertainment, customs, traditions, healthy living – health and nutrition, diet and exercise; unhealthy living - drugs, aids, smoking, alcohol, etc.

(b) The Individual and Society, including relationships and responsibilities, gender issues, youth culture (values, peer groups, fashions and trends etc.), education, vocational training and future careers.

At A2, you will cover the following topics:

(c) Environmental Issues

(d) Social and Political Issues

(e) Film studies

This course is suitable for candidates who have acquired the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE at Higher tier but can also be undertaken by candidates who have followed an alternative route to language study at this level. For the new A Level (current Y12), candidates completing a two year course now sit all the papers at the end of A2 in Y13.
The Spanish A level specification enables candidates to:

Develop an advanced level knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language, the culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills.

By the end of Y12, you will have covered the following topics:

Theme 1: The evolution of Spanish society, including:

1. The impact of tourism on the Spanish economy and the environment,
2. The world of work
3. Changes in family structures.

Theme 2: The evolution of Spanish society, including:

1. Music trends and tendencies.
2. The media (The influence of TV, Internet, etc.) on society and politics.
3. Festivals and traditions.

By the end of Y13, you will have covered the following topics:

Theme 3: Immigration and the Spanish multicultural society including:

1. The origin of immigration and its influence.
2. Integration and the challenges of multiculturalism.

Theme 4: The evolution of Spanish society, including:

1. The Franco dictatorship

1. The transition from dictatorship to democracy.

Cinema and literature:

In Y12 , the students will study a Spanish-speaking film.

In Y13 , the students will study a Spanish-speaking novel.

The A Level examination consists of:

72 marks

Level 7 in GCSE Spanish.

This course will help to prepare students for higher education in Spanish and enhance their employability. With further training, you could go into a job requiring knowledge of Spanish or languages such as teaching, translating, international business or you may wish to use your Spanish to study or work over in Spain. The course will also help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across many industries are looking for, especially in the travel and tourism sector.