German is not only the second-most spoken language in Europe but a dominant language in business and academia. Germany is also renowned globally for its strong economy and its contributions to science and technology with many global market leaders. Furthermore, Germany offers a world-class higher education. The A level course gives an insight into the culture, society, art and history of German speaking countries. Pupils will be introduced to seminal works of literature (i.e. Bernhard Schlink’s ‘Der Vorleser’ ) and internationally acknowledged cinema (i.e ‘Good Bye Lenin!’). Understanding German culture, linguistics and literature will provide an invaluable foundation for multiple subjects at higher education and it will open doors to the German-speaking as well as the international job market.
Pupils who want to take these subjects must attain a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE.
Paper 1: Listening, reading, writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 50%) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 20%) • In this paper, pupils are required to write two critical essays: one on a novel and one on a film (both in the language of study). They will be assessed on their level of language, their analytical skills and essay-writing style. Paper 3: Speaking (21-23 minutes, 30%) The speaking examination is divided into two sections. In section one, pupils are given a stimulus on a subject within the prescribed topics. They are given five minutes to prepare answers to set questions and ideas on the topic as a whole. The examiner will then ask questions to elicit ideas and reactions to the stimulus. In section two, pupils will hold a conversation for ten minutes on their individual research project. They will be assessed on the level of their spoken language but also on the depth of their research and their knowledge of culture.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,723 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £24,075 - £27,360 |
| Address | Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
German is not only the second-most spoken language in Europe but a dominant language in business and academia. Germany is also renowned globally for its strong economy and its contributions to science and technology with many global market leaders. Furthermore, Germany offers a world-class higher education. The A level course gives an insight into the culture, society, art and history of German speaking countries. Pupils will be introduced to seminal works of literature (i.e. Bernhard Schlink’s ‘Der Vorleser’ ) and internationally acknowledged cinema (i.e ‘Good Bye Lenin!’). Understanding German culture, linguistics and literature will provide an invaluable foundation for multiple subjects at higher education and it will open doors to the German-speaking as well as the international job market.
Pupils who want to take these subjects must attain a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE.
Paper 1: Listening, reading, writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 50%) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 20%) • In this paper, pupils are required to write two critical essays: one on a novel and one on a film (both in the language of study). They will be assessed on their level of language, their analytical skills and essay-writing style. Paper 3: Speaking (21-23 minutes, 30%) The speaking examination is divided into two sections. In section one, pupils are given a stimulus on a subject within the prescribed topics. They are given five minutes to prepare answers to set questions and ideas on the topic as a whole. The examiner will then ask questions to elicit ideas and reactions to the stimulus. In section two, pupils will hold a conversation for ten minutes on their individual research project. They will be assessed on the level of their spoken language but also on the depth of their research and their knowledge of culture.