Spanish GCSE sees rise in popularity as entries up more than 11% on 2022 If current trends continue, the subject could overtake French in the near future to become the most popular GCSE language.

Conversely, Spanish GCSE entries have risen by 1.6 per cent, from 129,935 in the summer of 2024 to 131,985 this summer, according to Ofqual data.

GCSE entries for German have also fallen by 7.6% over the past year, from 35,110 to 32,430. But GCSE entries for Spanish have increased by 1.6%, from 129,935 in summer 2024 to 131,985 this summer ...

Spanish has surpassed French as the most popular foreign language at GCSE level, new figures indicate.. Provisional data for England reveals a 1.9 per cent decrease in French GCSE entries this ...

In Spanish GCSE for instance, pupils had to hold a conversation on two topics with their teacher for their speaking test and that accounted for 25% of their overall mark.

More teenagers may be taking GCSE Spanish because Spain is a popular holiday destination and the language is more relatable, it has been suggested. It may also be seen as easier for some students to ...

Spanish has overtaken French as the most popular foreign language at GCSE, figures suggest. Provisional data for England shows exam entries for French GCSE this summer are down by 1.9%, from ...

Ofqual has published the provisional number of entries for GCSEs, AS and A-levels in England for this summer’s exam series.

GCSE entries for Spanish rose by 1.6 per cent to 131,965 this summer, provisional data for England show, edging French off the top spot for the first time in more than a decade.