German
Wells Cathedral School - Somerset
01749834200
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST
Course summary

German is among the ten most commonly spoken languages in the world. It is also a lingua franca of Central and Eastern Europe; as for “all Germans speak English anyway”? That’s pure myth. German is the language of Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Wagner, Mahler, and Schoenberg spoke and wrote German, as did Freud, Weber, Einstein, and Heisenberg, Kant, Hegel, and Heidegger. German is the second most commonly used scientific language in the world. English is not enough! The world has become a much smaller place. It’s really important that you learn to speak and understand other people no matter where they are from. • Languages are the perfect way to meet new people, immerse yourself in new cultures and make a difference to who you are. • Speaking another language really makes you stand out from the crowd and you’ll be able to work anywhere in the world. • Learning a foreign language can help you understand your own language. • They’re good for you! Speaking more than one language increases your brain capacity and you have better memory too. • You can travel all over the world and feel like a true local. • It’s an impressive achievement to speak a foreign language - one your friends and family will envy and employers will love!

Entry requirements

• You need to have passed GCSE (or an equivalent examination) at B grade or better in German. • You need to be interested in the culture and way of life of the target language country, and be prepared to spend some time there during the course (exchange; work experience; stay with family). • You need to take some interest in current affairs and world issues in general.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Listening, Reading, Writing (translation) 2 hours 30 minute examination (50% of A level) Paper 2: Writing (essays) 2 hour examination (20% of A level) Paper 3: Speaking 21-23 minute oral exam (30% of A level)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£30,717 - £42,987
Sixth Form FeeDay £9,942 - £26,277
Address15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST