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German

at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The study of German and the cultures of German speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland gives students an insight into the lifestyles of some of our most important partners in Europe. Students develop not only higher speaking, listening, reading and writing skills but also a chance to develop translation techniques and understand the reasons behind, as well as the rules of, German grammar. Students will find the topics similar to those studied at GCSE but looked at in a more mature fashion. In addition, students will acquire knowledge about the contemporary culture and society of Germany, such as environmental issues and problems arising from reunification. In studying leisure we will look at the‘Club 18-30’culture (towels on sunloungers?!). When looking at the family we discuss how hard it is for young Germans to buy their first independent accommodation away from home, we look at the school system from Kindergarten to Oberstufe and judge how job prospects have been affected by the reunification of the East and West. Course topics include ‘Die digitale Welt’ (the digital world), ‘Das Berliner Kulturleben damals und heute’ (Cultural life in Berlin, past and present), ‘Feste und Traditionen’ (festivals and traditions) and ‘Die Wiedervereinigung und ihre Folgen’ (German reunification and its consequences). Students will study one German book in depth and one German film. In addition, an independent research project is undertaken and forms the main part of the speaking

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 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

  • St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form

    ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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