German
Highworth Grammar School - Kent
01233624910
Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD
Course summary

The four Modern Foreign Language skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking will continue to be taught through study of the following topic areas: 1) Youth Culture and Concerns 2) Lifestyle, Health and Fitness 3) The World Around Us 4) Education and Employment 5) Customs, Traditions, Beliefs and Religions 6) National and International Event 7) Literature and the Arts

Entry requirements

- To consider doing A Level German, you should really enjoy speaking the language. Since 30% of the examination is decided on your oral skills, you should feel confident in your ability to discuss a number of issues in German. You should also have grasped all of the grammar and tenses studied at GCSE, because there is much more at A Level. It is therefore suited to candidates who achieve at least a Level 6 at GCSE. - At least 6 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 or above. - At least a Grade 5 in English. - At least a Grade 5 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 - 15% of A2 (Examined at the end of Year 12) Spoken expression and response in the target language 10 minutes · Responding to set questions on a chosen topic · Discussion Unit 2 - 35% of A2 (Examined at the end of Year 12) Understanding and written response in the target language 2 hours 30 minutes · Listening and understanding · Reading and understanding · Writing task Unit 3 - 17.5% of A2 (Examined at the end of Year 13) Understanding and spoken response in the target language 13 minutes · Speaking for 5 minutes on a chosen issue, adopting a stance and justifying opinions · Discussion Unit 4 - 32.5% of A2 (Examined at the end of Year 13) Research, understanding and written response in the target language 2 hours 30 minutes · Translation into the target language · Target language essay · Research-based essay

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressMaidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD