2 - German HL

Course summary

Why study German? With German being the most sought-after language by UK employers since 2019, having a proficiency in German will stand you in good stead with any employer with global business connections by knowing the native language of your German business partners. In addition to this, German is the second most commonly used scientific language, with Germany being the third largest contributor to research and development worldwide. German links to a variety of different professions and career pathways. German (combined with another subject) can also be beneficial to a range of other fields, including, but not limited to Business, Engineering, Science, Tourism, Journalism and Teaching. Studying German within the International Baccalaureate at both Standard and Higher Level will give you an insight into German culture, politics, history and science and allow you debate important global issues. In addition to this, students at Higher Level will have the opportunity to study famous German literature. Studying German at any of these levels will allow you to widen your understanding of the German-speaking world and help you to have an open mind about cultural differences and beliefs, as well as giving you a better understanding of your own culture and language on the world stage.