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 130,650 ...

Foreign languages have not been compulsory as a GCSE for almost two decades. During that time, their popularity has collapsed – and the trend has continued this year. GCSE French had 129,419 entries ...

The number of pupils in Wales studying international languages after GCSE has fallen sharply, prompting a warning from ...

Total entries for this summer’s GCSE and A-level exams have risen. Ofqual has released provisional entries for GCSE and A-level summer 2023 exams (Gareth Fuller/PA) German, music and drama are ...

There was elation for many of the more than 500,000 students who opened their GCSE results yesterday, with one in five scooping top marks. The proportion getting a grade 7 – the equivalent of the old ...

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 ...

We're wrapping up our live coverage of results day for GCSE and other Level 2 students. Well done to all of you who got your results today. You can read the round-up of today's news here, and if ...

Dua Lipa recently celebrated a significant personal achievement unrelated to her music career. She passed her GCSE Spanish exam. The pop star proudly shared the news on her Instagram Stories, tagging ...

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If current trends continue, the subject could overtake French in the near future to become the most popular GCSE language. It may also be seen as easier for some students to pick up than other ...

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