Assessment Structure

Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Writing
2½-hour written examination worth 100 marks. Covers aspects of Hispanic society, artistic culture, multiculturalism, political life in Hispanic society, and grammar.

Paper 2: Writing
2-hour written examination worth 80 marks. Students respond to one text and one film, or two texts, from the set specification list, alongside grammar assessment.

Paper 3: Speaking
Oral examination lasting 21–23 minutes including 5 minutes preparation time, worth 60 marks. Tests fluency, pronunciation, and the ability to discuss topics and defend viewpoints in Spanish.

