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Linear 'A' Level German

at Caistor Grammar School, Market Rasen · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The new A level in German builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at IGCSE and equips students to become confident and fluent speakers and writers of one of the key world languages. German is a subject highly valued as a rigorous academic subject (one of the facilitating subjects) by universities for a whole variety of courses, from Modern Languages and Literature to History, Politics and Law. German also complements many competitive science courses such as Engineering and Medicine. With the high level of competence in the language gained at A level, by continuing with German in sixth form, students will acquire a skill which will set them apart from their peers in the international employment market of the 21st century. Paper 1: Reading, Listening and Writing In this paper, students will listen and respond to spoken passages based on the social and cultural topics studied during the two years. The reading section requires students to respond to a variety of texts, again relating to the topics studied. Finally, the writing section includes two translation sections: one translation into English from German and the second translation is from English into German. The grammar studied throughout the course will be very important on this section of the paper. Paper 2: Writing: 2 hours. For this paper, students write two essays: one on the film they have studied and one on the text they have studied. There is a choice of questions for each film and text. Students wi

What you need to get on

All applicants will have at least a GCSE grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature. It will also be required to have gained 4 GCSE passes at either 9-6 (B in GCSE Tech), with a minimum of a grade 6 (B in Tech) in each of the subjects to be studied at A level. Additionally, applicants will have to meet the minimum requirements for individual subjects as set out in the Sixth Form prospectus.

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

  • Caistor Grammar School

    Church Street Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Market Rasen

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