Edexcel AS and A level Italian (2017)
Here, you'll find everything you need to prepare for AS and A level Italian from 2017 (first assessment from 2018 AS and 2019 A level) including our accredited specifications and sample assessment materials.
A rich choice of well-known popular and accessible books and films, covering contemporary and classic works which will motivate and engage your students. Themes that provide clear links to fundamental and interesting aspects of the culture of the target language country and communities.
Our content builds on the understanding developed at GCSE, enabling students to make a smooth transition to the next level of study.
We are working closely with teachers and students to ensure that our content builds on the understanding developed at GCSE and is flexible for co-teaching AS and A level so there is time to cover what you need to, at the appropriate depth.
On this page
- Qualification type:
- A level
- Level:
- Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Subject:
- Italian
- Specification codes:
- 9IN0
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2017
- First assessment:
- 2019
- Qualification type:
- AS
- Level:
- Level 3
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Subject:
- Italian
- Specification codes:
- 8IN0
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2017
- First assessment:
- 2018
AS and A Level Languages 2017: What's changing
These changes will apply to all awarding organisations’ specifications:
- A levels will now be fully linear, with students sitting their exams at the end of the two-year course. AS students can go on to take the A level in Year 2, but the AS qualification will not count towards the A level.
The new Assessment Objective around knowledge and understanding of the target language culture means students will need to demonstrate this in the Edexcel specification in the Speaking and Writing components.
- Compulsory themes: social issues and trends, political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture.
- Set literature at A level (choice of text or film at AS). All assessed through a target language essay.
- An independent research project at A level which will be assessed within the Speaking exam.
These conditions are still in draft and are currently being finalised by Ofqual.
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Free Getting Ready to Teach events
Our free Getting Ready To Teach events will support you in delivering our new Edexcel AS and A level Italian specifications for first teaching from September 2017.
If you don’t have an Edexcel Online account, you can book by emailing us at trainingbookings@pearson.com.
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Can't get to one of our launch events? View the presentation here.
Teaching support
We'll provide support for you to plan and deliver the new AS and A Level Italian. Whatever guidance you're looking for, we're here to help.
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