Germany is by far the largest European economy, and proficiency in this language will provide students with a competitive advantage when seeking employment after graduation. A Level German will equip you linguistically to explore and appreciate classics by Kafka, Nietzsche, Hesse and Goethe in their original form; it will enable you to evaluate the past and present when exploring the German mindset over and above the usual stereotypes; it will allow you to shape your thinking when debating societal and ethical issues on immigration, emancipation and the influences on our environment. Our department is committed to offering a bespoke learning experience that goes beyond the set curriculum and our experienced team of native-speaking teachers and assistants will support you on your journey to master a language whose unique traits and poetic descriptions make learning German a fascinating experience. Join the Zeitgeist movement! You will study topics on the Environment, Education, the World of Work, Music, Media, Festivals and Traditions, Immigration and Reunification. Building on your prior knowledge, you will develop your language in all four skills and will be systematically introduced to more complex grammar. In Year 13, you will complete an independent research project on a topic of your choice. You will have a weekly lesson with our native German Language Assistant. Finally, alongside your linguistic and cultural studies, you will study a set film in Year 12 and a set work of literature in Year 13. A-level Germanists are offered many opportunities to take up leadership positions by running departmental clubs such as the German Society or German Booster Club or leading whole school events such as the Stephen Spender Prize competition, Languages Week, GDST Languages Festival or the Languages and Careers event. Students are encouraged to enter national essay writing and translation competitions, such as the German Olympiad, the DAAD writing competition, the Stephen Spender Prize, the Goethe Institute and the ISMLA competition. We have established a collaborative partnership with Germanists at Greenford High School, and Harrow School as well as an online partnership with Wimbledon High School, another member of the GDST community. Pupils are expected to spend time in a German-speaking country and are supported by the department to apply for a scholarship at the UK-German connection programme. The German department has a successful track record of preparing for competitive university courses by offering a bespoke and rigorous programme. Being interested in all things German is a given, but successful students also form positive learning habits. This means being proactive by seeking out learning and leadership opportunities, being organised and creative when revising vocabulary and grammar or leading clubs, and building resilience by learning from mistakes. Making mistakes is, of course, part of learning, but what counts is how you grow from there. Acquiring a growth mindset is key when studying another language.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,895 |
| Address | 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, W13 8AX |
Germany is by far the largest European economy, and proficiency in this language will provide students with a competitive advantage when seeking employment after graduation. A Level German will equip you linguistically to explore and appreciate classics by Kafka, Nietzsche, Hesse and Goethe in their original form; it will enable you to evaluate the past and present when exploring the German mindset over and above the usual stereotypes; it will allow you to shape your thinking when debating societal and ethical issues on immigration, emancipation and the influences on our environment. Our department is committed to offering a bespoke learning experience that goes beyond the set curriculum and our experienced team of native-speaking teachers and assistants will support you on your journey to master a language whose unique traits and poetic descriptions make learning German a fascinating experience. Join the Zeitgeist movement! You will study topics on the Environment, Education, the World of Work, Music, Media, Festivals and Traditions, Immigration and Reunification. Building on your prior knowledge, you will develop your language in all four skills and will be systematically introduced to more complex grammar. In Year 13, you will complete an independent research project on a topic of your choice. You will have a weekly lesson with our native German Language Assistant. Finally, alongside your linguistic and cultural studies, you will study a set film in Year 12 and a set work of literature in Year 13. A-level Germanists are offered many opportunities to take up leadership positions by running departmental clubs such as the German Society or German Booster Club or leading whole school events such as the Stephen Spender Prize competition, Languages Week, GDST Languages Festival or the Languages and Careers event. Students are encouraged to enter national essay writing and translation competitions, such as the German Olympiad, the DAAD writing competition, the Stephen Spender Prize, the Goethe Institute and the ISMLA competition. We have established a collaborative partnership with Germanists at Greenford High School, and Harrow School as well as an online partnership with Wimbledon High School, another member of the GDST community. Pupils are expected to spend time in a German-speaking country and are supported by the department to apply for a scholarship at the UK-German connection programme. The German department has a successful track record of preparing for competitive university courses by offering a bespoke and rigorous programme. Being interested in all things German is a given, but successful students also form positive learning habits. This means being proactive by seeking out learning and leadership opportunities, being organised and creative when revising vocabulary and grammar or leading clubs, and building resilience by learning from mistakes. Making mistakes is, of course, part of learning, but what counts is how you grow from there. Acquiring a growth mindset is key when studying another language.