Sixth Form subjects · A Level

A-Level Spanish

A-Level Spanish at Kingsley develops advanced fluency in one of the world's most widely spoken languages, taught to the AQA specification. It suits members of the Kingsley Family who enjoy communicating, reading widely and understanding the cultures of the Hispanic world.

Kingsley School Sixth Form students in an A-Level lesson
What you’ll study

What you will study

Advanced study explores the society and culture of Spanish-speaking countries:

  • Hispanic society and multiculturalism
  • artistic culture and political life
  • one set film and one set novel
  • an independent research project
How it’s assessed

How it is assessed

Assessment has three parts:

  • listening, reading and writing (50%)
  • critical essays on the set literature and film (20%)
  • speaking, including a research presentation (30%)
Where it leads

Where it leads

Spanish opens degrees and careers in modern languages, international business, law, translation, diplomacy and travel, with strong support for study abroad. It pairs naturally with A-Level French, sits alongside two further A-Levels and the EPQ, and connects to the Top Universities Programme. New students can read more on the Sixth Form Welcome page.

How to apply

How to apply

Entry is GCSE Spanish grade 6, or an assessment of proficiency. Book a visit to meet the languages department and hear about exchange and study-abroad opportunities.

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Next step

Your next step

Visit to see how A-Level Spanish opens the Hispanic world and study abroad.

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Next open morning: 12 October 2026

Speak Spanish with Confidence at Kingsley

Visit to see how A-Level Spanish opens the Hispanic world and study abroad.