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GCE A Level in German

at Ermysted'S Grammar School, Skipton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A Level Course in German. A-Level French and German build on the knowledge and skills which you acquired in the first five years of study. You will have four double lessons per week with the two teachers of the language. German A Level is taught at Ermysted�s but students from Skipton Girls� High School also attend lessons at Ermysted�s. There is a Foreign Language Assistant for each language and you will have conversation classes with then on a weekly basis. MFL: FRENCH & GERMAN Why study this subject at A-Level? Learning a language to a high standard is an enriching activity; developing academic rigour, attention to detail, sensitivity to nuance, developing thinking skills and improving communication skills. British students who speak a foreign language to this standard are increasingly rare. An A Level in a foreign language will often give you an advantage in the jobs market. Universities look upon a foreign language at a good grade as indicative of academic ambition and ability. Foreign languages complement many other subjects and a number of students have successfully combined them with the sciences recently. They are available at many universities as an accompaniment to other, unrelated, subjects. They are important in their own right, giving you the ability to communicate with other people in Europe, to appreciate other cultures and to widen your horizons. They will accompany through your life and be your flexible friend, surprising you throughout life with their usefu

What you need to get on

For entry into Year 12, a pupil is required to achieve a minimum of Grade C (or Grade 4 in the reformed subjects) in at least six GCSE subjects in-cluding Mathematics and English Language. In addition, Applicants will require at least a Grade B in the relevant GCSE Language

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

  • Ermysted's Grammar School

    Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1PL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Skipton

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