Spanish

Reasons to study Spanish

Spanish is a global language with over 643 million speakers worldwide, making it the second most spoken native language after Mandarin Chinese. It is the official language in 21 countries across Europe, Africa and the Americas. An AS or A-Level in a foreign language will make you more competitive when applying for university or jobs. Varied activities in lessons using online technology such as AQA interactive activities, Google classroom, Quizlet and conjuguemos.com Weekly one-to-one oral lessons with experienced native language assistant We provide a vibrant linguistic experience in a welcoming and reassuring environment.

Year 1 (AS) – Family, technology, women and LGBT rights, idols, Spanish festivals and traditions, Hispanic music, art and architecture. You will study ‘Ocho apellidos vascos’, a multi-award winning romantic comedy that talks about love and friendship, culture and regional stereotypes between a girl from the Basque Country and a young man from Andalucia. Year 2 (A-Level) – Immigration, racism, integration, young people and politics, Spanish dictatorship and the monarchy, dictators in Latin America, trade unions and popular movements; You will study a Spanish play: ‘La casa de Bernarda Alba.’

Studying Spanish at A Level is a powerful way to boost your university applications and future career. Admissions tutors highly value the intellectual grit and communication skills that a modern language proves you have. It is also incredibly versatile, pairing perfectly with humanities like History and Politics, or scientific routes like Medicine and Engineering. Beyond standard courses, it unlocks prestigious joint-honours degrees—think Law with Spanish or International Relations with a life-changing year abroad. In the job market, multi-lingual candidates are fierce competitors, gaining direct access to international organisations, global finance, journalism, and logistics.