Spanish

Spanish is one of the world's most widely spoken languages and is increasingly valued by employers across a wide range of sectors, including international relations, global business, healthcare, law, and education. Studying Spanish also develops students' cultural awareness, global understanding, and communication skills, preparing them to thrive as confident global citizens beyond school. At Kingsdale, we are proud that so many of our students choose to continue their Spanish studies at both GCSE and A Level.

Our teaching approach is designed to help students develop confidence and fluency in Spanish through a wide range of engaging learning strategies. Lessons are delivered in an immersive environment where the target language is used as much as possible, enabling students to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills naturally and effectively.

The department is exceptionally well resourced. At Key Stage 4, we use the ¡Viva! course as our core textbook, complemented by a wide variety of additional materials. Our curriculum has been carefully developed to place greater emphasis on the acquisition and application of grammar, ensuring that students have the knowledge and confidence to communicate accurately and independently. Homework (vocabulary test) is set weekly through Satchel. Students who require additional support with their learning are encouraged to seek help from their Spanish teacher, who is available to provide guidance both online and during the school day. Students can use the online learning platform to build their Spanish vocabulary.

We are also committed to making language learning come alive outside the classroom. Each year, we offer a residential trip to Málaga for Key Stage 4 students, where they can experience Spanish language and culture first-hand. Also, there are other potential trips to Spain for other year groups. Within London, students also enjoy a range of cultural enrichment activities through partnerships with organisations such as the Instituto Cervantes and Onatti Productions, helping them to develop a deeper appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world.

For further information, please contact Ms Vecina-Jimenez and Ms Buisan Cortes, Co-Heads of Spanish and Ms Ducay, Second in Charge of Spanish via languages@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk