What you'll study
What you'll study
The course is organised around three themes:
- Identity and culture
- Local, national, international, and global areas of interest
- Current and future study and employment
Lessons include speaking practice, role-plays, photo description, translation, and written composition.
How it's assessed
How it's assessed
Assessment is by four exams in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, each worth 25 percent, with entry at Foundation or Higher tier. This follows the current AQA specification.
Where it leads
Where it leads
Spanish progresses to A Level Spanish in the Sixth Form and further language study, supporting university applications and international pathways. It pairs naturally with French for students keen to study more than one language.
How to choose it
How to choose it
Spanish is selected through the GCSE options process at the end of Year 9, chosen within the option blocks alongside a student's other subjects. To meet the department and hear how languages come alive here, we warmly invite you to book a visit.
Your next step
See how GCSE Spanish builds real communication and opens international horizons.

