Examining Board – Edexcel
AS – 3 modules
- Paper 1 1 hour paper – Listening and Writing
- Paper 2 2 hour paper – Reading and Writing
- Paper 3 10-12 minute oral exam conducted internally, assessed externally.
The three papers are based on three topic areas:
- Day to Day Matters
- Society
- The Working World
A2 – 3 modules
- Paper 4 15 minute oral exam conducted internally, assessed externally.
- Paper 5 Coursework. Two essays based on a topic related to a Spanish speaking country. 1 of 450 – 500 words, 1 of 900 – 1000 words.
- Paper 6 3 components:
A 45 minutes – Listening
B 45 minutes – Reading
C 1 hour 15 minutes – Writing
The three papers on the three topic areas covered at AS level plus The Environment and Citizenship, and the International Context.
METHODS OF STUDY
Teacher input and guidance is an important element of the course but significant emphasis is placed on the student’s advance preparation for lessons, and independent reading and listening activities. Students must be willing to discuss issues in Spanish, form opinions and interact with the teacher and the rest of the group. We encourage students to spend time in Spain, and teachers will help students arrange this.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
The Edexcel examination consists of:
- Paper 1 1 hour paper – Listening and Writing
- Paper 2 2 hour paper – Reading and Writing
- Paper 3 10-12 minute oral exam conducted internally, assessed externally.
These papers are based on: Day to Day Matters, Society and The Working World
- Paper 4 15 minute oral exam with external examiner
- Paper 5 Two coursework essays
(1 of 450 – 500 words, 1 of 900 – 1000 words)
- Paper 6 3 components:
A 45 minutes – Listening
B 45 minutes – Reading
C 1 hour 15 minutes – Writing
The three papers are based on the three topic areas covered at AS level, plus The Environment and Citizenship, and the International Context.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students should have a genuine love of the language, and an interest in the country. They should have achieved a B grade in Spanish at GCSE.