GCE A level in German
at St Mary Magdalene Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
German is the language of the largest economy in Europe, and the UK's largest non-English speaking trading partner with trade between the two worth near £100 billion annually. A Level German will give you an all-round appreciation of Germany's film, literature and history.
What you need to get on
Grade 6+ in German is required. Minimum requirements for all courses are a Grade 5 or above in English and Maths Five GCSEs at Grade 6. Students must be taking at least 7 GCSE's
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
St Mary Magdalene Academy
475, Liverpool Road Islington, London, N7 8PG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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