A Level in German
at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, High Wycombe · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will study topics such as the changing role of the family, the digital world, integration into German society and German music, films, television, traditions, fashion and art. You will also continue to work on your knowledge and understanding of German grammar. You will be encouraged to listen to and read extra authentic German material. A vast amount of these items is available on the School VLE. You will also have one period each week with our native German speaker to develop your communication skills German is among the ten most commonly spoken languages in the world and has the largest number of native speakers in the European Union. World-wide 120 Million people speak German and it is the second most commonly used scientific language in the world. Germany has the world’s third strongest economy and is the world’s second-largest exporter. Its economic strength equals business opportunities. Multinational businesses such as BMW, Daimler, Siemens, Lufthansa, SAP, Bosch, Infineon, BASF, and many others need international partners. The Japanese, who have the 2nd most powerful economy in the world, understand the business advantages that a knowledge of German will bring them: 68% of Japanese students study German. Germans are world leaders in engineering. 108 Nobel Prizes and counting: 24 in Physics, 32 in Chemistry, and 17 in Medicine have gone to scientists from the three major German-speaking countries, while many laureates from other countries received their training i
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 7 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
The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · High Wycombe
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