Pearson Edexcel IAL Spanish Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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January 2024
4 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2024
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WSP01) – January 2024
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2024
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WSP03) – January 2024
June 2023
9 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 4 (WSP04) June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 2 (WSP02) June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 4 (WSP04) – June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 2 (WSP02) – June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WSP02) – June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WSP04) – June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WSP02) – June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WSP03) – June 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WSP04) – June 2023
January 2023
9 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 4 (WSP04) January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 2 (WSP02) January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2023
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WSP03) – January 2023
January 2022
11 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WSP01) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WSP01) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WSP03) – January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 4 (WSP04) January 2022
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 2 (WSP02) January 2022
June 2021
7 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WSP04) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WSP02) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WSP01) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 2 (WSP02) – June 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Transcript – Unit 4 (WSP04) June 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 2 (WSP02) June 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 4 (WSP04) June 2021
January 2021
9 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 (WSP03) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 1 (WSP01) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 1 (WSP01) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Transcript- Unit 2 (WSP02) January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 2 (WSP02) January 2021
International Advanced Level Spanish – Recording – Unit 4 (WSP04) January 2021
January 2020
6 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 (WSP02) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark Scheme – Unit 1 (WSP01) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2020
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 (WSP04) – January 2020
June 2019
6 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 – June 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark Scheme – Unit 4 (WSP04) – June 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – June 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 – June 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 – June 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 1 – June 2019
January 2019
7 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 3 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 2 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 1 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 3 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 1 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 – January 2019
January 2018
5 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 – January 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 1 – January 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper (Teacher/examiner version) – Unit 1 – January 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper (Candidate version) – Unit 1 – January 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper – Unit 2 – January 2018
June 2018
7 filesInternational Advanced Level Spanish – Mark scheme – Unit 2 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper (teacher/ examiner version) – Unit 1 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Question paper (candidate version) – Unit 1 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 3 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 2 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 1 – June 2018
June 2017
2 filesJune 2016
1 fileGCSE Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2016
June 2015
1 fileGCSE Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2015
June 2014
1 fileGCSE Spanish – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2014
January 2013
3 filesJune 2013
2 filesJanuary 2012
2 filesJune 2012
2 filesJanuary 2011
2 filesJune 2011
2 filesSpoken and Written Spanish: From Conversational Fluency to Cultural Analysis
Exam Paper Structure
Conversación: Spoken Expression in Spanish
Comprehension and Extended Writing in Spanish
Advanced Discussion: Hispanic Society and Culture
Research-Based Writing and A2 Comprehension
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | YSP01 (IAS), YSP02 (IAL) |
| Qualification | International Advanced Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (IAL), A–E (IAS) |
| Assessment Type | Modular — 4 units (written + oral + listening) |
| Unit 1 | WSP01 — Spoken Expression and Response (oral exam) |
| Unit 2 | WSP02 — Understanding and Written Response (2 hr 30 min) |
| Unit 3 | WSP03 — Understanding and Spoken Response (oral exam) |
| Unit 4 | WSP04 — Research, Understanding, and Written Response (2 hr 30 min) |
| Audio Materials | Listening recordings provided for Units 2 and 4 |
| Exam Sessions | January and June |
| Total Resources | 129 |
Key Topics in Spanish
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Escuche | Listen to the recording — focus on specific details and overall meaning during both playings |
| Conteste en español | Answer in Spanish — your response must show grammatical accuracy, appropriate vocabulary, and clear meaning |
| Traduzca | Translate the passage — maintain accuracy of meaning, grammar, and tone across languages |
| Resuma | Summarise the key points in your own words — demonstrate comprehension rather than copying the original |
| Comente | Provide analytical observations about the text, discussing techniques, themes, and effects |
| Justifique | Give reasons supporting your answer — evidence-based justification is required |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 90% total UMS, plus 90%+ on A2 components |
| A | 80% total UMS across written and oral units |
| B | 70% total UMS |
| C | 60% total UMS |
| D | 50% total UMS |
| E | 40% total UMS |
⚠️ Spanish IAL grades aggregate UMS across written and oral units. Pearson publishes component-level grade boundaries after each examination session.
Subjunctive Mastery, Regional Awareness, and Cultural Depth in Spanish
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