Examination Board            AQA

Assessment                         Four skills examined at two levels
                                          - Foundation tier or Higher tier           worth   20% each

                                         Listening and Reading Skills                                         

                                         Speaking and Writing Skills                   worth 30% each

You should think about taking the subject if..

• you wish to attend some of the more highly ranked universities in the country.
• you want to further develop your linguistic skills.
• you want to increase your competence in a foreign language.
• you aim at better career prospects within Europe.
• you wish to go on to further education.

During the course you will study...
how to cope with a wide range of situations abroad and develop the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Listening and Reading will be assessed by a final examination in German where you choose a combination of papers best suited to your ability. Speaking and Writing are examined through controlled assessment.

You will be expected to...
• show an interest in the cultural and linguistic background of the country.
• commit yourself to hard and consistent work in the four skill areas.
• support any link with a German speaking country.

Studying this subject could lead to...
• an A/S and A2 Level course in German in the Sixth Form.
• a combined course at University, particularly with Law or Business Studies.