Italian - GCSE

L2 Level 2
Part Time
4 September 2024 — 28 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

The Italian GCSE is an intensive one-year course for students who wish to develop a deeper understanding of Italian society, language and culture. It is aimed at students who already have some knowledge of the language. Students will practise the four language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as several grammar tenses, and will be encouraged to use the target language wherever possible.  

Although the course is suitable for beginners, previous study of Italian or another foreign language is recommended. 

The aim of the course is to prepare students to sit the WJEC Italian GCSE Assessment, and to act as preparation for anyone wishing to continue their studies at A Level.

What you will study

The syllabus consists of four papers, divided into two levels: Foundation (equal to grades 1-5) and Higher (4-9). The grading is based upon the new GCSE in England, since GCSE Italian is not offered by the Welsh Exam Board.  

The papers are: 

Paper 1 - Listening (25%), Written examination. 
Paper 2 - Speaking (25%), Internally conducted and externally assessed. 
Paper 3 - Reading (25%), Written examination. 
Paper 4 - Writing (25%), Written examination. 

The papers cover the following topic areas: 

1. Identity and culture
2. Local area, holiday, travel
3. School
4. Future aspirations, study and work
5. International and global dimension
The main textbook will be Contatti by Checketts and Freeth and published by Hodder and Stoughton

Course fee per year

Exam Fee: £35.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £35.00

Course Fee: £380.00

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for adult learners, but previous study of Italian or another foreign language is necessary. This could include study of a foreign language at KS3, private study at home or with a tutor or consistent use of an online or digital tool such as a language app. All class communication outside of the lesson will be conducted through Microsoft TEAMS. You will also need to use a computer to complete coursework. Therefore, some knowledge and/or experience of Microsoft Office will be an advantage. Full-time students should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D.

Course times

Wednesday (17:45 - 20:45)

Teaching and assessment

  • Written exams and assessment

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

4 September 2024

End date

28 June 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

GCCC2E03
L2

Qualification

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Italian

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE