Overview

IGCSE Spanish is for pupils who already have at least one year of previous study of the language. The course aims to develop an ability to use the Spanish language for practical communication, as well as a strong grounding in the grammatical structures. It will enable pupils to acquire the skills required for further study of the language and also to develop an understanding of the culture and civilisation of Spanish countries. The course concentrates on authentic situations to allow pupils to practise the four different skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and covers topics such as home and family, holidays, school and future plans, trips abroad and daily life. At the end of Year 11, pupils will be assessed in all four skills.

Assessment

The Spanish IGCSE examination consists of three externally assessed papers. There is no coursework component to this course.

Paper 1 (25%): Listening

Paper 2 (25%): Reading

Paper 3 (25%): Speaking

Paper 4 (25%): Writing

Future Pathways

Pupils may go on to study Spanish related programmes at degree level in universities around the world. Knowledge of another language is extremely useful in the workplace and having qualifications in Spanish will support many different career pathways. Pupils will also be able to communicate with other Spanish speakers around the world and enjoy speaking Spanish when visiting other countries.