WJEC GCSE Spanish Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free WJEC GCSE Spanish past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Foundation & Higher. Listening, reading, writing and speaking. 112 resources.
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Summer 2023
16 filesGCSE Spanish – Unit 3 Higher: Reading: Reading Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 4 Higher: Writing: Writing Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 3 Higher: Reading: Reading Higher [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 4 Higher: Writing: Writing Higher [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Foundation: Listening: Listening Foundation [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Higher: Listening: Listening Higher [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Foundation: Listening: Listening Foundation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 3 Foundation: Reading: Reading Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 4 Foundation: Writing: Writing Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Higher: Listening: Listening Higher [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Higher: Speaking: Speaking Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Higher: Listening: Listening Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 3 Higher: Reading: Reading Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 4 Higher: Writing: Writing Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Foundation: Listening: Listening Foundation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Foundation: Speaking: Speaking Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
9 filesGCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Foundation: Speaking: Speaking Foundation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Foundation: Speaking: Speaking Foundation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Foundation: Speaking: Speaking Foundation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Foundation: Speaking: Speaking Foundation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Higher: Speaking: Speaking Higher [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Higher: Speaking: Speaking Higher [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 1 Higher: Speaking: Speaking Higher [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Foundation: Listening: Listening Foundation [Audio Resource] – Audio File – Summer 2022
GCSE Spanish – Unit 2 Higher: Listening: Listening Higher [Audio Resource] – Audio File – Summer 2022
Spanish Language Skills Across Identity, Culture, and Contemporary Wales
Exam Paper Structure
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | A*–G |
| Assessment Type | 3 written papers + speaking controlled assessment |
| Tiers | Foundation (G–D) and Higher (D–A*) |
| Unit 1 | Controlled assessment — Speaking (25%) |
| Unit 2 | ~35–45 min — Listening (25%) |
| Unit 3 | ~1 hr — Reading (25%) |
| Unit 4 | ~1 hr — Writing (25%) |
| Available Sessions | Summer 2018 – Summer 2023 |
| Total Resources | 112 |
Key Topics in Spanish
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Escucha y contesta | Listen to the recording and answer the questions in English or Spanish as directed |
| Lee y contesta | Read the passage and answer the questions based on what you have read |
| Traduce | Translate the passage, maintaining accuracy of meaning and grammar |
| Escribe | Write a response in Spanish following the bullet points provided |
| Contesta en español | Your answer must be in Spanish — English responses will not be accepted |
| Elige | Choose the correct answer from the options given |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade A* | 78–88% |
| Grade A | 66–77% |
| Grade B | 54–65% |
| Grade C | 42–53% |
| Grade D | 30–41% |
⚠️ Typical Higher tier boundaries. Actual boundaries vary by series.
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