High School Spanish

Students at ISB work toward an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).  The  syllabus follows a two-year structure for students in Grade 9/10.

The learning objectives of the course are as follows:

Develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication within the country of residence, where appropriate, and in all the countries where the language is spoken;

Form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure;

Offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken. This may include literature where appropriate;

Encourage fuller integration into the local community, where relevant;

Develop a fuller awareness of the nature of language and language learning;

Encourage positive attitudes toward language learning and towards speakers of other languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations;

Provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation;

Complement other areas of study by encouraging skills of a more general application (e.g.analysis, memorizing, and drawing of inferences).

Students are assessed for the ability to communicate in Spanish, which incorporates four sub-skills:

- Listening

- Reading

- Speaking

- Writing

Throughout the two-year course, students learn Spanish via the following topics:

- Everyday activities 

- Personal and social life

- The world around us

- The world of work

- The international world