This introduction covers Vocabulario escolar — School Vocabulary within School + future plans — Higher: present subjunctive (receptive, cuando/para que) for GCSE Spanish. Revise School + future plans — Higher: present subjunctive (receptive, cuando/para que) in Theme 3 — Communication & World for GCSE Spanish with 13 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 1 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
📚 Vocabulario escolar — School Vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el instituto / el colegio | secondary school |
| las asignaturas | school subjects |
| los deberes | homework |
| el recreo | break time |
| aprobar un examen | to pass an exam |
| suspender un examen | to fail an exam |
| sacar buenas / malas notas | to get good / bad marks |
| presentarse a un examen | to sit an exam |
| el uniforme escolar | school uniform |
| la hora de tutoría | form time / tutor time |
For AQA Paper 3 (speaking) and Paper 4 (writing), school vocabulary and future plans are among the most tested topics. Know both the problems and the positives about your school — examiners reward balanced, detailed responses that link school experience to future ambitions.