Spanish A Level

Applications open:- Monday 4th November at 9.00am

Applications close:- 25th August 2026

Entry Requirements: - They vary for each course.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

The increasing globalization of today’s society means that there are more opportunities than ever for people who speak a foreign language. Not only will you enhance your linguistic skills, you will also develop your knowledge about matters central to the society and culture, past and present, of the countries where Spanish is spoken. As part of the course you will also study a Spanish novel and a Spanish-language film.

Theme 1: The Evolution of Spanish Society

Changes in the structure of the family

The world of work

The impact of tourism in Spain

Theme 2: The Political and Artistic Culture of the Spanish-Speaking World

Music

Media and communication

Festivals and traditions

Theme 3: Immigration and Multiculturalism in Spanish Society

The positive impact of immigration

The challenges of immigration and integration in Spain

The public and social reaction towards immigration in Spain

Theme 4: Dictatorship and Transition to Democracy

The Civil War and the rise of Franco (1936-1939)

The dictatorship of Franco

The transition from dictatorship to democracy

In addition we will study the novel “Requiém por un Campesino Español” and the film “El Laberinto del Fauno”.

Assessment is conducted at the end of the course through three exams.

Paper 1 (40%): Listening, reading and translation into English.

Paper 2 (30%): Written response to works of literature/ film and translation into Spanish.

Paper 3 (30%): Speaking. Discussion of course themes and independent research presentation.

Entry requirements

A good pass (grade 5) in Spanish.

A qualification in MFL will open up a world of global opportunities! Students with an A level in Spanish have many routes of progression. A variety of jobs and apprenticeships are available in the travel and tourism industry as well as the hospitality industry (e.g. cabin crew/ chefs) and employers look favourably on candidates with good communication skills and linguistic ability. An A level in Spanish would be evidence that you are ready to study an accelerated programme in another language at university (e.g. Russian/ Mandarin Chinese). Many students choose to do a university course with joint honours: Spanish combines very well with other subjects such as politics, international development, business studies and law to name a few!