King Edward VI Shakespeare's School | Stratford-upon-Avon

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The Spanish Department at K.E.S. aims to teach students to understand and express themselves in Spanish

Not simply in order to pass examinations, but also so that they can communicate with Spanish speakers and derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from visits to the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish is offered alongside German and French in Year 8 and students who wish to continue Spanish in Year 9 then follow a three-year course to GCSE (AQA).

Whilst studying Spanish, our students are encouraged to explore the language through contemporary culture, sport, films, music and literature. Visiting Spain is an integral part of the study of the Spanish language and to this end we offer our GCSE students the opportunity to participate in an educational visit to Spain in Year 10 or Year 11.

Our A Level Spanish students also participate in a trip to Spain or alternatively, they undertake a week’s work experience to consolidate their language skills. The Spanish staff are fully qualified, fluent and committed to sharing their love of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.