Modern Foreign Languages – German

Course Leader:

Mr S Francis – sfrancis@sackvilleschool.org.uk

Exam board: AQA
Guidance: We recommend a minimum of a Grade 6 in GCSE German or equivalent to start the course. Native German speakers without a formal qualification in German are also heavily encouraged to apply.
Course Start Date: 09/2025
Course length: 2 Years
Course description

In a world which is becoming increasingly interconnected and in which employers value the highly sought-after skills of communication, intercultural sensitivity and inference, why not choose to study German?

The A-Level course in German aims to develop fluent, confident speakers who can accurately manipulate and use a range of sophisticated vocabulary, high-register grammar and apply strong cultural, historical and political knowledge to discuss complex issues in the language. 

The course represents a far more in-depth examination of Germanic societies compared to GCSE and enables students to fully engage with historic and contemporary issues such as the rights of women, the changing face of the family and the influence of the church, unification and unemployment.

Course units

Aspects of German Society, Multiculturalism, Political and Artistic Culture, Study of a Novel and a film in German.

Assessment

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing – 2 Hours 30 Minutes, 50% of Overall Grade

Paper 2: Writing – 2 Hours – 20% of Overall Grade

Paper 3: Speaking – c.25 minutes – Photo card and Research Project – 30% of Overall Grade

What can I do with this qualification?

Linguists are highly sought-after for their transferable skills and as a facilitating subject, German supports all career paths, but in particular those in the media, journalism, travel, education or intelligence and military sectors.

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