This course aims for pupils to develop their level of fluency by using the language learned in a wide range of contexts, gain a useful insight into another culture and reflect on aspects of contemporary society, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment and motivation of improving their linguistic level. Pupils also have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the German culture by spending some me in Germany using the links with our partner schools. With its broad syllabus, German complements a wide range of subjects, from the sciences, arts and humanities. The A level course develops a range of transferable and highly sought after skills. It is suitable for anyone who has a natural love of languages, or inquisitiveness about life in other countries. The course also provides an excellent basis for anyone who is interested in pursuing further study or a career in languages.
8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English GCSE Grade 7 in German.
The specified subject content for each subject is as follows: YEAR 12 Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing on aspects of German‐speaking society, artistic culture in the German‐speaking world and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (1 hour 45 minutes) Paper 2: Writing on one text or one film from the lists in the specification and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (1 hour 15 minutes) Paper 3: Speaking on one sub‐theme from aspects of German‐speaking society and one sub‐theme from artistic culture in the German‐speaking world will be assessed in an oral exam (12‐14 minutes) YEAR 13 Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing on the aspects of German‐speaking society, artistic culture in the German‐speaking world, multiculturalism in German‐speaking society, political life in German‐speaking society and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (2 hours 30 minutes, 160 marks in total making 40% of A Level). Paper 2: Writing on one text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (2 hours, 90 marks in total with 30% of A Level). Paper 3: Speaking (individual research project) on one of four sub‐themes i.e. aspects of German‐speaking society, artistic culture in the German‐speaking world, multiculturalism in German‐speaking society or aspects of political life in German‐speaking society in an oral exam (21‐23 minutes including 5 minutes preparation time, 60 marks in total making 30% of A Level).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Twyford Crescent, London, W3 9PP |
This course aims for pupils to develop their level of fluency by using the language learned in a wide range of contexts, gain a useful insight into another culture and reflect on aspects of contemporary society, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment and motivation of improving their linguistic level. Pupils also have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the German culture by spending some me in Germany using the links with our partner schools. With its broad syllabus, German complements a wide range of subjects, from the sciences, arts and humanities. The A level course develops a range of transferable and highly sought after skills. It is suitable for anyone who has a natural love of languages, or inquisitiveness about life in other countries. The course also provides an excellent basis for anyone who is interested in pursuing further study or a career in languages.
8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English GCSE Grade 7 in German.
The specified subject content for each subject is as follows: YEAR 12 Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing on aspects of German‐speaking society, artistic culture in the German‐speaking world and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (1 hour 45 minutes) Paper 2: Writing on one text or one film from the lists in the specification and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (1 hour 15 minutes) Paper 3: Speaking on one sub‐theme from aspects of German‐speaking society and one sub‐theme from artistic culture in the German‐speaking world will be assessed in an oral exam (12‐14 minutes) YEAR 13 Paper 1: Listening, reading & writing on the aspects of German‐speaking society, artistic culture in the German‐speaking world, multiculturalism in German‐speaking society, political life in German‐speaking society and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (2 hours 30 minutes, 160 marks in total making 40% of A Level). Paper 2: Writing on one text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification and grammar will be assessed in a written exam (2 hours, 90 marks in total with 30% of A Level). Paper 3: Speaking (individual research project) on one of four sub‐themes i.e. aspects of German‐speaking society, artistic culture in the German‐speaking world, multiculturalism in German‐speaking society or aspects of political life in German‐speaking society in an oral exam (21‐23 minutes including 5 minutes preparation time, 60 marks in total making 30% of A Level).
