Spanish

Spanish, like French, is taught for two lessons a week. We do not assume that pupils have prior knowledge of this language, but previous study of a foreign language is beneficial to understanding structures and concepts.

Developing an authentic accent is an important objective from the outset and the course is taught primarily in Spanish, although the teacher will speak in English when dealing with grammar points and asking pupils to take notes.

Creativity is very important and pupils work in groups to write short sketches, which they then perform on the small stage, which is a unique feature in all three of our language classrooms.

Regular tests using our unique eAssessment system that maximises our use of Chromebooks, is not only effective in creating and recognising progress, it also takes the pressure off pupils by spreading the load throughout the year. There are four testing points four times a year in the separate language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Pupils at this level have to prepare  six PRQs (personal response questions) per testing period that they are able to adapt to suit their personality and opinion from the excellent scaffolded material we provide for them.