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German

at Dame Alice Owen'S School, Potters Bar · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying A-level German will help students develop their confidence and communicative skills in the language and build upon the skills acquired at GCSE. The course will also enhance their knowledge and understanding of the culture of the country together with German-speaking countries and study the issues and influences which have shaped their cultural identities. Our aim is to develop an interest in and enthusiasm for learning German and to encourage students to consider German within a broader context. The A-level course will enable students to see how German speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally and how it continues to change. In the first year of the course, aspects of the social context are studied, together with aspects of the artistic life of German speaking countries. In the second year further aspects of social backgrounds are covered, focusing in particular on issues such as life for those on the margins of German speaking society, as well as looking at the positive influences that diversity brings. Students also study aspects of the political landscape in a German speaking country looking at immigration from the political perspective. Students will also study texts and film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice. We endeavour to broaden our students’ learning experience by supporting them in applying for scholarships or taking part in competitions.

What you need to get on

You are required to have achieved (at least) a grade 6 in German GCSE. However, if you are a German national, or part-national, and you speak German very well but don't have the GCSE, your application will be considered.

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

  • Dame Alice Owen's School

    DUGDALE HILL LANE, POTTERS BAR, EN6 2DU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · POTTERS BAR

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