GCSE Spanish

Course Overview

Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world, opening doors to travel, careers, and cultural experiences. By choosing GCSE Spanish, you’ll develop practical language skills, boost your confidence in communication, and gain a qualification that stands out to universities and employers.

Course Content

The aims of this qualification are to:

• develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, Spanish and to recognise the importance of languages.
• provide a strong linguistic and cultural foundation for students who go on to study languages at a higher level post-16.
• develop students’ ability and ambition to communicate independently in speech and writing with speakers of the language for authentic purposes.
• build students’ confidence and broaden their horizons, enabling them to step beyond familiar cultural boundaries, develop new ways of seeing the world, and better understand relationships between the foreign language and the English language.
• enable students to become familiar with aspects of the contexts and cultures of the countries and communities where the language is spoken.

Exam board and Exam structure

Why Spanish?

• Enhances job opportunities in international business, tourism, and diplomacy
• Sharpens memory, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Makes travel more immersive and enjoyable

Career choices

Academic researcher

Interpreter

Political risk analyst

Translator

Broadcast journalist detective

Diplomatic service officer

Education consultant

Marketing executive

Patent examine