Spanish

The Spanish Department aims to make students feel confident in Spanish.

This is not simply in order to pass examinations, but so that they can practice their Spanish when in Spain and can enjoy exploring the culture and language of the whole of the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish is offered alongside German and French in Year 8 and is an over-subscribed and very popular choice. Students who continue with Spanish in Year 9 follow a three-year course to Higher Level GCSE (AQA).

Alongside the learning the language, students enjoy exploring elements of the culture, sport, film and music of the Hispanic world. Visiting Spain is a vital part of the study of Spanish. We encourage GCSE students to participate in an educational visit to Spain in Year 11, which is usually to the coastal city of Malaga or Valencia. A Level Spanish students consolidate their language skills with a more independent week of work experience in a setting which aims to complement their future career aspirations as well as give them maximum opportunity to practice the language. Again, Sixth Form students tend to be based in a coastal city, such as Valencia or Alicante.

The Spanish staff are fully qualified, fluent speakers and totally committed to sharing their love of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.