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Key Facts: GCSE Spanish Exam

9-1

Grading scale

Ofqual

May-June

Exam series

AQA, Edexcel, OCR timetable

3 boards

Specifications available

AQA, Edexcel, OCR

100

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AQA, Edexcel, OCR GCSE Spanish is assessed through linear end-of-course exam papers (Key Stage 4). Coverage spans identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, and grading uses the 9-1 scale on 2026 specifications.

Sample GCSE Spanish Practice Questions

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1How do you say 'my older sister' in Spanish?
A.mi hermana mayor
B.mi hermana menor
C.mi hermano mayor
D.mi hermana grande
Explanation: 'Mi hermana mayor' means 'my older sister'. The adjective 'mayor' specifically means 'older' for people, and adjectives normally follow the noun in Spanish. 'Hermana' is feminine for 'sister'.
2Which word means 'cousin' (female) in Spanish?
A.primo
B.prima
C.tía
D.sobrina
Explanation: 'Prima' is the feminine form meaning 'female cousin'. Spanish nouns for family members change ending to show gender: primo (m) / prima (f).
3Complete the sentence: 'Mi mejor amigo se ___ Carlos.'
A.llamo
B.llamas
C.llama
D.llaman
Explanation: 'Se llama' is the third-person singular reflexive form of 'llamarse' (to be called). 'Mi mejor amigo' is third-person singular, so we use 'se llama'.
4What does 'Me llevo bien con mis padres' mean?
A.I argue with my parents
B.I get along well with my parents
C.I take things from my parents
D.I live with my parents
Explanation: The idiomatic expression 'llevarse bien con' means 'to get along well with'. It is a key GCSE phrase for describing relationships.
5Which adjective correctly describes a 'tall and thin' girl?
A.alto y delgado
B.alta y delgada
C.alto y delgada
D.alta y delgado
Explanation: Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun. 'Una chica' is feminine singular, so both adjectives end in -a: 'alta y delgada'.
6What is the Spanish for 'stepfather'?
A.padrastro
B.padrino
C.suegro
D.abuelo
Explanation: 'Padrastro' means 'stepfather'. The suffix '-astro' is used for step-relatives: padrastro, madrastra, hermanastro, hermanastra.
7What does 'Estudio cinco asignaturas' mean?
A.I have five lessons
B.I study five subjects
C.I attend five schools
D.I take five exams
Explanation: 'Asignatura' is the Spanish word for a school 'subject' (e.g. maths, history). 'Estudio cinco asignaturas' = 'I study five subjects'.
8Which subject is 'la informática'?
A.maths
B.art
C.ICT/computing
D.PE
Explanation: 'La informática' is ICT/computing/IT. 'Maths' is 'las matemáticas', 'art' is 'el dibujo' or 'arte', 'PE' is 'la educación física'.
9Translate: 'My favourite subject is geography because it's interesting.'
A.Mi asignatura favorita es la geografía porque es interesante.
B.Mi clase favorita es geografía porque está interesante.
C.Mi asignatura preferido es geografía porque es interesante.
D.Mi favorito asignatura es la geografía porque es interesante.
Explanation: Correct word order is noun + adjective ('asignatura favorita') and adjective agreement is feminine. Use 'ser' (es) for inherent characteristics like 'interesting'.
10What does 'En el futuro me gustaría ser médico' mean?
A.In the future I would like to be a doctor
B.In the future I will be a doctor
C.I used to want to be a doctor
D.My doctor in the future
Explanation: 'Me gustaría' is the conditional of 'gustar' meaning 'I would like'. 'Ser' = to be. 'Médico' = doctor. The phrase expresses a future career aspiration.

About the GCSE Spanish Exam

GCSE Spanish is offered by AQA, Edexcel, OCR as part of the UK General Certificate of Secondary Education qualification framework. The course covers identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, grammar and vocabulary and is assessed primarily through written exam papers at the end of the two-year course.

Exam sponsor: AQA, Edexcel, OCR. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

3-5 hours total across multiple papers

Passing Score

Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)

Exam / Certification Fees

£40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Core

Theme 1: Identity and Culture

Family, friends, technology, free time, traditions and festivals in Spanish-speaking countries

Core

Theme 2: Local, National and Global Areas

Home, neighbourhood, social and environmental issues, travel, charity work

Core

Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment

Studies, school life, post-16 study, career ambitions

Core

Skills

Listening, speaking, reading, writing; translation; grammar including subjunctive and complex tenses

Preparing for the GCSE Spanish Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3-5 hours total across multiple papers
  • Exam / certification fees: £40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
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GCSE Spanish: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use past papers from your specific exam board — questions follow the same style year on year
2Time yourself on full papers to build pacing for the long extended-response questions
3Build a clear understanding of mark schemes — examiners reward specific assessment objectives
4Review examiner reports each summer; common errors repeat

Frequently Asked Questions

What exam boards offer GCSE Spanish?

GCSE Spanish is offered by AQA, Edexcel, OCR. All boards follow Ofqual subject content but vary in the choice of set texts, optional topics, and paper structure.

When is the GCSE Spanish exam taken?

Exams are written in the May-June series at the end of the two-year Key Stage 4 course. Most students sit the papers in Year 11.

How is GCSE Spanish graded?

GCSEs are graded on the 9-1 scale, where 9 is the highest grade. A grade 4 is a standard pass, and grade 5 is a strong pass. Grade 7 is broadly equivalent to the old A grade.

How many papers does GCSE Spanish have?

Most GCSE subjects have 2-3 written papers. The exact number, timing, and weighting depend on the chosen exam board. Some subjects also include a non-examined assessment (NEA) coursework component.