The Spanish department at Runnymede College aims to encourage their students to:

• Develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, language learning.
• Develop understanding of the language in a variety of contexts and genres.
  Communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in Spanish for a range of purposes.
• Develop awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries or communities where the language is spoken.
• Consider their study of the language in a broader context.

The Spanish course enables students to:

• Derive enjoyment and benefit from language learning.
• Acquire knowledge, skills and understanding for practical use, further study and/or employment.
• Enjoy reading a variety of literary texts.
• Communicate with speakers of the language.
• Take their place in a multilingual global society.