Course Full Title: A Level Spanish
Exam Board: AQA
Specification Code: 7692
Why study a language?
Thinking about your options for next year? Studying a language at A Level opens doors to exciting opportunities — and it’s more than just learning vocabulary and grammar. Here at Oriel, our language courses are about exploring new cultures, sharing ideas, and gaining skills that will last a lifetime. You are effectively studying a humanities subject – just in another language!
In our lessons, you won’t just sit and listen — you’ll take part in debates, discuss current events, watch films, read articles, and even create your own presentations. You will learn to express opinions confidently, analyse complex ideas, and think critically — all through another language. Lessons are interactive and challenging, but also fun and engaging.
Teachers expect commitment, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks with your language. Regular practice, homework, and class participation are key to success. In return, you’ll develop skills that go far beyond the classroom: problem-solving, resilience, and strong communication — all qualities that universities and employers love.
Whether you dream of a career in business, law, medicine, travel, politics, journalism, or the arts, studying a language will give you a head start. At Oriel, we’ll support you every step of the way, helping you become confident, capable, and ready for the global world.
Why study Spanish?
Spanish is spoken by over 500 million people worldwide and is the second most widely spoken language globally. It is the language of vibrant cultures across Europe, Latin America, and beyond, offering a unique global perspective and countless career opportunities.
What will I study?
You’ll explore social and cultural topics including youth culture, family, and technology, as well as issues such as diversity, identity, and political life. You’ll also study a Spanish film and a work of literature in depth.
What makes a good language student?
Curiosity, creativity, and communication are key. Successful students are motivated, organised, and keen to expand their vocabulary and grammatical accuracy. Active participation in discussions and independent study are essential.
Where could the study of Spanish take me?
Spanish is an asset in almost any field — business, law, medicine, education, tourism, or international relations. As Latin American economies grow and Spain remains a key European partner, Spanish speakers enjoy opportunities worldwide.
How will I be assessed?
- Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Writing – 50%
- Paper 2: Writing on film and literature – 20%
- Paper 3: Speaking exam – 30%
What are the entrance requirements?
- Grade 6 or above in Spanish
- 5 or more grades 5-9; including equivalents across at least 5 subjects
- Maths and English Language Grade 4 or above
- Average GCSE GRADE of at least 4.0 (average of ALL GCSE full courses taken)