German

What is the exam board and the route?

A Level German AQA (7662) 

Subject Entry Requirements: Grade 7 in GCSE MFL advised. 

Subject outline 

At German A Level, we build on the grammar and vocabulary learnt at GCSE and build in more cultural topics, including the study of a film and book. There is also individual research on a topic related to Germany of interest to you which is 70% of the speaking exam.

How is the course assessed? 

Three exams. Two written papers: listening and reading – 2 hours 30 minutes; writing – 2 hours; and a spoken exam – 25 minutes. 

Why study German? 

‘If I’m selling, I speak your language. If I’m buying, dann müssen Sie Deutsch sprechen!’ So said German Chancellor, Willy Brandt. Studying German at LGS doesn’t mean you’ll study German at university, it’s simply a great subject to combine with others, broadening your skills and making you more employable! Class sizes are small, you study aspects of German history and culture, get one-to-one time with the assistant, and do your own research project – ideal preparation for university. German is a very in-demand skill: according to Euro-London, it’s likely to increase your wages by around 14%. That’s not to mention trips and travel opportunities.

Complementary subjects 

German works well with every subject combination. 

Possible careers 

Just about anything! Recent German A Level students have gone onto study Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Banking and more. 

Subject enrichment available 

• 1 to 1 support 
• Lunchtime support sessions with lead teacher 
• Trips abroad  
• MFL debating competition  
• Anthea Bell Oxford University translation competition 
• Linguistics Olympiad 
• German Olympiad 
• German drama performance 
• German film nights 
• GCHQ Language challenge 
• Goethe Institut support 
• Oxbridge application and interview preparation