GCSE Spanish

Who is it for?

This GCSE in Spanish is intended for students who want to gain a fundamental level of knowledge with regard to the written and spoken forms of Spanish. Students will learn to communicate in a range of general situations using role play and other practical examples. Students will also develop an understanding of certain Spanish customs and culture.

Where can it lead?

A GCSE in Spanish is often the beginning of a language-based career, where the student will move on to study A Level Spanish or use their new qualification to gain access to jobs which involve an international focus in part. Other students have often taken up the course on a self-development basis.

Can I apply?

There are no formal qualifications needed prior to enrolling on this course.

Course Code

G50

Period of study

12 Months

What will I study?

• Unit 1: Lifestyle
• Unit 2: Leisure
• Unit 3: Home and Environment
• Unit 4: Work and Education

Assessment

When studying GCSE Spanish, you will complete ten formative assessments during your course and four exams on completion of your course. For each of the four exams, you can elect to sit either Foundation level (for grades G-C) or Higher level (for grades D-A). It is perfectly permissible to sit some exams to Foundation level and others to Higher level. Your results from the formative assessments will help you to decide which levels to sit.

Technical requirements/Fees

Students will have to pay an examination fee of £21.80. This is payable to the AQA Examination Board.

Please note students are responsible for making their own exam arrangements.

Students should contact AQA as soon as possible to find out the deadlines for applying to sit the examinations. At this time students should also request the Entry Form for Private Candidates and also a list of centres and details of Open Centres for Private Candidates.