IGCSE Spanish Foreign Language is a two-year programme designed for students who are learning Spanish as a foreign language with some or very limited previous experience in the target language. The aim is to develop the ability to communicate effectively for practical, social and academic purposes. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as learners progress through their studies.

The course also aims to offer insights into the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of other languages.