A Level German (GCE2Y)
at Gillingham School · school or sixth form
What the college says
A level German introduces students to how German speaking society has been shaped socially and culturally and how it continues to change. The content is suitable for students who wish to progress to employment or further study, including a Modern Languages degree. As part of the course, students will also have the opportunity to study a German film and a German novel and to research an area of German culture, society, literature or film which is of personal interest. Students will cultivate their knowledge and understanding of themes relating to the culture and society of countries where German is spoken.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE German
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Gillingham
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