Italian A Level

Course Code
Italian A Level
Course Type
Course Duration
2 years
Location
Cadbury College
Start Date
1 September, 2025
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Accuracy in written and spoken Italian and a developed understanding of Italian society, culture and recent history.

You will also study a film and a novel in Italian.

An additional language is always respected by universities and employers, who appreciate that this is a challenging course and value your commitment to it.

Our Results: All A Level learners who studied in 23/24 received either an A or an A* grade!

Aspects of Italian society, culture and history that we study include:

  • L’evoluzione della famiglia italiana – The evolution of the Italian family
  • L’istruzione – Education
  • Il mondo del lavoro – The world of work
  • La musica – Music
  • I Media – Media
  • Il patrimonio culturale – Cultural heritage
  • L’impatto positivo dell’immigrazione in Italia – The positive impact of immigration in Italy
  • I problemi della migrazione in Italia – Migration problems in Italy
  • Il divario Nord/Sud – The North/South divide
  • L’ascesa di Mussolini al potere – Mussolini’s rise to power
  • Il Fascismo durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale – Fascism during the Second World War
  • Dalla dittatura alla democrazia – From dictatorship to democracy

We also study an Italian film and a novel.

To study an A Level students are required to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths & English, with at least two at a grade 6. For Italian, you will also need to achieve a grade 7 at GCSE Italian if studied. Native speakers will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

At Cadbury College, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. Our diverse and inclusive enrichment programme offers a wide range of activities designed to help you explore your interests, build confidence, and develop valuable skills for university and the workplace.

From creative and academic clubs to sports, volunteering, and leadership opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include:

  • High Achievers Programme – Support for high-achieving students applying to top universities.

  • Envision – A chance to develop employability skills by tackling real-life social issues.

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award – Take on the challenge of the prestigious Silver or Gold Award.

  • Medicine Society – Specialist guidance for aspiring medical students, in partnership with local universities.

  • Five-a-Side Football or Basketball – Join Cadbury’s own league and enjoy competitive, inclusive football or basketball with friends.

  • Bar Mock Trial – Step into the courtroom and compete nationally in this programme for future legal professionals.

Whatever your passion, enrichment at Cadbury College gives you the chance to grow, connect, and make the most of your time here.

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills will all be examined. The writing sections include translation skills and essay writing.

Examination

There is no coursework element to this course. Everything is examined in the three end-of-course exams. However, the speaking test includes examination of a culturally appropriate topic, chosen and prepared by the students during their second year.

Speakers of Modern Languages bring with them many transferable skills as well as cultural awareness, and are highly valued by employers in jobs such as international sales and marketing, business, journalism, teaching, the tourist industry, translation & interpreting, and the Diplomatic Service. An additional language is always respected by universities and employers, who appreciate that this is a challenging course and value your commitment to it.

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