German

Applications Open: - Now

Applications Close: - Friday 13th February 2026 (This is the official deadline, when planning for the new timetable will begin; however, applications may still be accepted after this date.)

Entry Requirements: - 6 GCSE passes at Grade 5+, including a minimum of Grade 5 in Mathematics and English.

How to Apply: - Apply via KentChoices

Why study this subject?

German is the most widely spoken native language in Europe and it plays a vital role within international political institutions and the economy. Learning German will enable you to boost your employability prospects especially in the domains of business and science. By focusing on grammar, speaking and writing, you will also improve your English communication skills, in areas such as presentations and essay writing. In addition, you will gain a deeper insight into the culture of countries which have greatly contributed to literature, music, psychology and technological innovation. German-speaking countries have become increasingly popular holiday destinations for UK travellers because of the variety of holidays, their cultural richness and their picturesque landscape. Being able to understand and speak German, you will be able to access the culture in a way that people who simply rely on English will not experience.

To sum up, when you study German, you will:

• Develop the ability to speak and write German effectively in a variety of registers

• Improve your skills in reading and listening to German

• Increase your understanding of German life and culture

• Gain a sound basis if you wish to continue your study of German at university level

Any foreign language is a highly valued qualification, especially by the best universities. Knowledge of German is helpful for careers in such disparate disciplines, such as: science (especially chemistry), technology, medicine, music, business and law. Modern language graduates currently have one of the highest employment rates.

Component 1: Aspects of German speaking society

• The changing state of the family

• The digital world

• Youth culture: fashion and trends, music and television.

Component 2: Artistic culture in the German-speaking world

• Festivals and traditions

• Art and architecture

• Cultural life in Berlin, past and present.

Component 3: Multiculturalism in German-speaking society

• Immigration

• Integration

• Racism.

Component 4: Artistic culture in the German-speaking world

• Germany and European Union

• Politics and youth

• German unification.

The following will be assessed at A Level:

• Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts and sources, covering different registers.

• Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes, drawn from a range of authentic sources.

• Translation into English.

• Translation into German.

• Discussing one of the subtopics studied during the course and presenting and discussing a research project.

• Writing about a film and a book studied during the course.

GCSE grade 6 in German.

Please apply directly to our School or visit our website to download an application form.

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