A Level in German
at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Chester Le Street · school or sixth form
What the college says
What will I learn & how will it help me?Covering the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will build on your competence at GCSE by developing your language skills so you will be able to discuss issues in greater depth, such as: media, current affairs, environment, relationships. By building a sound knowledge of grammar, you will gain more freedom and more confidence when speaking and writing, and you will be able to understand television and radio announcements, as well as newspaper and literature articles. You will be given more independence and have the opportunity to explore topics of your own in more depth.
What you need to get on
Course Centre Requirements: 6 in German including completing all 4 skills areas at higher level.
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
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, DH3 2LP
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Birtley
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