• To develop an understanding of Spanish in a variety of contexts.
• To develop a knowledge of the vocabulary and structures of the language.
• To develop transferable language learning skills.
• To develop the ability to communicate effectively in the language.
• To develop awareness and understanding of countries and communities where the language is spoken.
• To offer enjoyment, a sense of achievement and intellectual stimulation.

Among the many benefits, A-Level in a Modern Foreign Language is designed to encourage you to:

• Develop the knowledge and skills acquired at GCSE level and therefore use French/German/Spanish in a wide range of contexts
• Gain a useful insight into another culture and reflect on various aspects of contemporary society
• Enhance their employment prospects, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment and motivation of improving their linguistic level.

• Students benefit from approximately ten hours of teaching every two weeks in addition to a conversation lesson with a language assistant from the beginning of October until May.
• The Modern Foreign Language Department has a language Laboratory equipped with the latest technology and resources to support the independent learning of our students.
• Our A-level students can also take advantage of a range of reading and listening resources to maximise their learning.
• You will also study a film and a text in the language you are studying.

An A-level in a Modern Foreign Language is an asset which is very highly prized by higher education institutions and by employers. According to the CiLT – the National Centre for Languages - 
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• 60% of UK trade is with non-English speaking countries
• Customers addressed in their mother tongue are three times more likely to buy