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Department of Languages
Grade: GCSE • 9 - 1 (GCSE Standard)

GCSE Spanish (Higher Tier)

Develops practical conversational competence, cultural understanding of Spain and Latin America, and solid grammatical foundation across listening, speaking, reading, and written expression.

Tuition & Funding

Fully Funded (UK 14-16) / £8,200 per annum (International)

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Duration

2 Years

Year Group

Year 10-11

Exam Board

AQA (8698)

Entry Requirements

Prior study of Spanish in Key Stage 3 with good foundation in grammar and vocabulary.

Applicants holding alternative qualifications (IGCSE, IB Middle Years, or overseas national diplomas) will have their equivalence assessed by the College Registry.

Assessment Method & Grading Scheme

Four equally weighted assessments (25% each): Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

Official Assessment Scale:9 - 1 (GCSE Standard)View full grading criteria table →

Curriculum & Core Modules

1Identity and Culture: Youth, Festivals & Digital Technology
2Local Area, Holiday and Travel across the Hispanic World
3School, Future Studies, Employment & Global Issues
4Grammatical Translation & Spontaneous Conversation

University & Career Pathways

Graduates of GCSE Spanish (Higher Tier) at Prince College commonly progress into the following degree specialisms and professions:

A-Level SpanishInternational BusinessTourism & AviationBilingual Public Service
Lead Academic Faculty

Sr. Carlos Mendoza

Senior Spanish Instructor

Licenciado en Filología Hispánica (Universidad de Salamanca), QTS

Fees & Bursaries

Fully Funded (UK 14-16) / £8,200 per annum (International)

UK students aged 16-18 may qualify for state-funded entitlement. Means-tested bursaries covering up to 100% of international tuition are available through the Prince Memorial Foundation.

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