German A Level
at The Coopers' Company and Coborn School, Upminster · school or sixth form
What the college says
The specification requires students to develop confidence (and competence) in the five language skills of Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing and Translation. There will be a greater emphasis on grammar than at GCSE but also room for spontaneity. Students will study four topic areas which are German society, politics and culture in German speaking countries, immigration and the multicultural society, and the unification of Germany. The four themes are studied alongside two literary texts.
What you need to get on
At least 8 9-5 grades at GCSE, including English Language and Mathematics. Grade 6 in German at GCSE. A grade 6 or better in the writing section of the exam is also a good indicator of success at this 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
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 3HS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Upminster
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