Qualification details

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Spanish

Qualification summary

All GCSE specifications in Spanish should encourage learners to derive enjoyment and benefit from language learning, and be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. Learners should recognise that their linguistic knowledge, understanding and skills help them to take their place in a multilingual global society and also provide them with a suitable basis for further study and practical use of Spanish. GCSE specifications in Spanish should prepare learners to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.

GCSE specifications in Spanish must enable learners to:

• develop understanding of Spanish in a variety of contexts
• develop knowledge of Spanish and language learning skills
• develop the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish
• develop awareness and understanding of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken.

Qualification details

500/4480/1
1,2
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
GCSE - Full Course
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2015
Certification end date:
31/08/2016
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
This qualification builds on the KS3 study and prepares students for the AS course.
No specific job occupation
  • 12 Languages, Literature and Culture
    • 12.2  Other Languages, Literature and Culture
120-140
A*/A/B/C/D/E/F/G
Aural Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
The assessment of this specification follows the procedures for external and/or internal assessment as specified in the QCA Qualification and Subject Criteria.
All units are mandatory for this qualification.
  • K/501/6468 - Spanish - Listening
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Aural Examination.
    • Written Examination.
  • M/501/6469 - Spanish - Reading
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Written Examination.
  • H/501/6470 - Spanish - Speaking
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Task-based controlled assessment.
  • K/501/6471 - Spanish - Writing
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Task-based controlled assessment.