A LEVEL

Spanish

To learn Spanish is to explore a language alive with creativity, community and confidence.

In Spanish lessons at St Paul’s, language becomes a bridge between people and perspectives, helping you think differently and express yourself with confidence and flair.

You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.

— Sixth Form student

Course Spanish

I enjoy learning Spanish at St Paul’s because you learn it in a variety of different ways and you get to learn and experience Hispanic culture

— Johan Carrillo Buitrago (Y13)

Why Choose Spanish at St Paul’s?

Our Spanish department is a vibrant space where language, culture and curiosity meet; a place where you’re encouraged to explore, question and connect.

Lessons that immerse you in the rhythm of Spanish life, from music and film to debates about global issues.
Teachers who share their passion for the language and its many cultures, helping you grow as a thinker and communicator.
A learning environment built on conversation, creativity and mutual respect.
Opportunities to experience Spanish beyond the classroom, whether through exchanges, study visits or cultural projects.
A subject that develops adaptability, empathy and confidence — qualities that make you at home anywhere in the world.

Where Spanish Can Take You

Whether studying abroad, joining international firms, or shaping global conversations, our Spanish students carry forward a curiosity and confidence that set them apart.

I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.

— Student Name

What You’ll Study

Listening and Reading– Develop your understanding of spoken and written Spanish through a range of authentic sources. This paper includes listening and reading comprehension tasks, and translation exercises between English and Spanish.
Writing – Demonstrate your analytical and critical thinking skills by writing essays in Spanish on set texts and films, exploring themes, techniques and cultural context.
Speaking – Showcase your fluency and communication skills through discussion of a stimulus card and an individual research project on a topic of your choice.

Full details of the course can be found in the exam board’s official AQA specification.

Through learning Spanish, you’ll build the empathy, curiosity and resilience that set you apart at university and beyond.

You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.

— Sixth Form student

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Entry Requirements

In addition to our standard entry requirements, a number of our courses have specific entry requirements to ensure you are ready to thrive in the subject. For Mathematics, you’ll need:

Grade 6+ in Spanish

These requirements are in place to help set you up for success and make sure you have the right foundation to enjoy the challenge of Sixth Form study.

I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.

— Student Name

Hear From Our Students

Spanish A-Level feels like a welcoming community, since we have such a small class, and it gives us a lot of time to focus and get through the lessons efficiently, while also being supported by our peers and teachers.

— Uyanda Gushu former Y13

I have been enjoying learning about Spanish film and literature which has introduced me into the depths of Spanish culture. They explore a variety of themes and hidden meanings which are great fun to explore.

— Gina Capaldi-Drewett former Y13

Not only has Spanish expanded my level of vocabulary so much further than I ever thought, but the most interesting aspect of the course for me is our module topics we explore each lesson. GCSE does not delve as deep into Spanish culture as A Level does. I find myself passionate about social and political issues not only in Spain, but also the world.

— Heather Clarke former Y13

Thank you so much for your interest in French at A Level. We have a fabulous team of energetic and enthusiastic specialists at St Paul’s ready to support you on your journey.

Should you have any questions at all about studying French at A Level, or the possible career paths beyond College, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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We’d love to hear from you, whether you want to talk about subject choices, entry requirements, or your future career ideas.

Are you ready to explore global perspectives, communicate with confidence, and experience the richness of the Spanish-speaking world?

Start your Spanish journey at St Paul’s.

Whatever course you choose, you’ll be joining a community where every student is known and loved. Our mission is not just to help you succeed academically, but to help you grow as a person, supported and celebrated every step of the way.

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Course Content

This course is designed to make language learning enjoyable and stimulating. It rewards advanced research and reading skills, and acknowledges the importance of Spanish language culture.

PAPER 1 Listening, Reading and Writing
WEIGHT	50% (100 marks)
LENGTH	2 Hours 30 Minutes
FORMAT	Written Exam

This exam is divided into three sections:

Section A: Listening & Reading (30 marks)
Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts and sources covering different registers and adapted as necessary. Material will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail. Studio recordings will be used and students will have individual control of the recording.

Section B: Translation into English (50 marks)
Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes, drawn from a range of authentic sources and adapted as necessary. Material will include complex factual and abstract content and questions will target main points, gist and detail.

Section C: Writing (20 marks)
Translation into English; a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks)

Translation into Spanish; a passage of minimum 100 words (10 marks).

PAPER 2 Writing
WEIGHT	20% (80 marks)
LENGTH	2 Hours
CONTENT	Written Exam

This exam is a choice of:

Either one question in Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions and one question in Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions
Or two questions in Spanish on set texts from a choice of two questions on each text.

All questions will require a critical appreciation of the concepts and issues covered in the work and a critical and analytical response to features such as the form and the technique of presentation, as appropriate to the work studied (eg the effect of narrative voice in a prose text or camera work in a film).

PAPER 3 Speaking
WEIGHT	30% (60 marks)
LENGTH	21-23 minutes
FORMAT	Speaking

This exam is divided into two sections:

Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus card (5–6 minutes). The student studies the card for 5 minutes at the start of the test (25 marks).
Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9–10 minutes) of individual research project (35 marks).

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