Description of Course

The Higher course will allow pupils to continue to develop their skills in understanding and using Spanish. Pupils will study across a range of different topics building on their previous knowledge of Spanish. Topic will include family relationships; healthy living; societal issues; new technologies; film and music; sport and leisure; school life; employability; and future plans.

The ability to speak another language is a real advantage in the world of work. Studies have shown that those who study languages are considered by employers to have excellent communication skills.

Speaking a foreign language also increases your opportunities of finding work both in the UK and abroad and those who speak a foreign language can often attract a better salary than those who speak only English.

The aim of the course is to equip students with the language skills which will enable them to:

• Understand detailed spoken and written Spanish

• Communicate well and confidently in Spanish

• Gain an appreciation for Spanish culture

• Develop self-confidence and social skills

Course Content

At Higher level, students study work across four contexts:

• Society

• Learning

• Employability

• Culture

Assessment

In order to achieve the course award in Higher, candidates must successfully complete pass the final course examination.

External final course exam in the skills of:

• Reading (25%)

• Listening (25%)

• Writing (25%)

• Talking (25%).