Middle School Curriculum 2024-2026

Spanish

Optional Subjects

Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Spanish 7160

In addition to the compulsory subjects above, pupils may choose any three subjects from the list below:

Why study Spanish? Spanish is a lively, inspiring and rewarding option at IGCSE which remains highly valued by Higher Education institutions and employers alike. By the end of the course, pupils are able to talk with fluency andwill have gained a broad understanding of the culture and civilisation of the countries in which the language is spoken. Work with resources developed by teachers is supported by a variety of engaging websites which help pupils to improve their skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Outside the classroom, we offer exciting daytrips in London as well as residential trips to places such as Salamanca andMadrid, giving pupils the opportunity to put their language skills to the test and to sample Spanish culture. We also bring the language to life in School by screening Spanish films in the Theatre, using Spanish songs in the classroom, as well as giving pupils the opportunity to discuss current affairs and take part in essay and translation competitions in Spanish. A good number of pupils every year go on to study Spanish at A-Level and beyond, inspired by a love for the language, the job opportunities available and the emergence of thriving economies in Latin-America. What does the course cover? Pupils acquire vocabulary, grammatical knowledge and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening across a range of themes: Everyday activities: Time expressions; Food and drink; The human body and health; Travel and transport.

• Art • Classical Civilisation • Computer Science • Dance • Design and Technology

• German • History • Latin • Mandarin • Music • Physical Education • Religious Studies • Spanish

• Drama • French • Geography

Personal and social life: Self, family and friends; In the home; Colours; Clothes and accessories; Leisure time. The world around us: People and places; The natural world, the environment, the climate and the weather; Communications and technology; The built environment; Measurements; Materials. The world of work: Education (e.g. learning institutions, education and training, the classroom, learning tools, subjects, studying); Work (e.g. jobs and careers, the workplace).

Pupils are allowed a free choice of three subjects. We endeavour to meet all requests but, in case the desired combination is not available, we ask for a further ‘reserve option’.

Pupils should take full advantage of the help and advice on offer in their decisions about taking particular courses. Details are to be found in the 'Next Steps' section at the end of the booklet.

The international world: Countries, nationalities and languages; Culture, customs, faiths and celebrations.

How is the course assessed? Paper 1 (Listening): 25% of final mark 50 minutes Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer multiple-choice and matching questions.

Paper 2 (Reading): 25% of final mark 1 hour

Candidates read a number of texts and answer multiple-choice and matching questions as well as questions requiring short answers. Paper 3 (Speaking): 25% of final mark 10 minutes Candidates complete one role play and conversations on two topics.

Paper 4 (Writing): 25% of final mark 1 hour

Candidates complete one form-filling task, one directed writing task and one task in the format of an email/letter or article/blog.