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German IGCSE
German is known as the language of science. It is spoken by 120 million people in the European Union, making it the most used language among our closest trading partners.
The Oxford Home Schooling course is the perfect way to build upon your existing knowledge of the German language. Providing access to further study at A level, this International GCSE qualification is great for students looking to develop their skills as a German speaker and writer. Use this on holiday or as a gateway into a chosen career.
How does a course work
Step one – Subscribe to our online course materials
Subscribe to the courses you wish to study. The courses contain all the study material you require to pass your chosen subject including many self assessment questions and assignments with comprehensive suggested answers. The course also includes assignments which you can choose too have marked by one of our fully qualified tutors
The minimum subscription period is 6 months, after that you can cancel your subscription at any time. If you wish you can optionally purchase a physical course pack at the point of enrolment.
Step two
You will be allocated a tutor from our bank of PGCE qualified tutors. Your tutor will arrange a free 15 minute induction call with you to introduce themselves and the course to you. As you require further assistance, you can purchase:
- Tutorial Time in our virtual classroom,
- Assignment Marking and Mock Exam Marking,
Course Outline
As well as refreshing your knowledge of the core basics – including greetings and introductions – students who challenge themselves with our International GCSE German course will also develop a clear understanding of how the language is structured.
They will acquire an insight into its unique quirks and grammar, rather than simply memorising a list of phrases and sayings.
Students will also be encouraged to develop their speaking and listening skills, giving them the confidence they need to test out their conversational abilities in real situations.
Module One: About Me
- Who’s at Home?
- Appearance and Personality
- Greetings
- Family Life
- Nationalities, Countries and Jobs
- Hobbies
- Joining Clubs
Module Two: Day to Day Life
- The Weather and the Seasons
- The Domestic Environment
- House and Home
- Towns and Regions
- Daily Routine
- Mealtimes
- School and Future Plans
Module Three: Holidays and Travel
- Travel, Transport, Finding the Way
- Holiday Time and Travel
- Buying Tickets
- Tourism
- Talking about Holidays
- Accommodation
- Holiday Activities
- Keeping in Touch
- Lost Property
Module Four: Modern Life
- Emergency Services
- Domestic Chores
- Healthy Living
- Part-Time Jobs
- Volunteering and Work Experience
- Entertainments
- Shopping
- The Environment
- General Revision and Conclusion
Module Five: Speaking and Listening Skills
- Listening and Speaking Basics
- Everyday Transactions
- Tourist Situations
- Narration and Giving Information
- Practice Oral Examination
Oxford Home Schooling’s International GCSE German course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel International GCSE in German(4GN1) for examination from 2025 onwards.
Examinations and Assessment
The International GCSE German is assessed in three examinations.
Paper 1 – Listening: This paper lasts for 30 minutes, plus 5 minutes reading time. It contributes 25% to the final mark
Paper 2 – Reading and Writing: This paper lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes. It contributes 50% to the final mark.
Paper 3 – Speaking: This assessment lasts 8-10 minutes. The student is expected to converse in German on a prepared topic. Paper 3 contributes 25% to the final mark.
Course duration and study time
The Recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours. You will need to fit all of this in
Because of the unique way Oxford Home Schooling courses are structured your support will last for as long as you are subscribed to the course, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 12 months or 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?
- Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational company that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- excellent customer service
- comprehensive, quality courses.
- We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us.
- We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice.
- We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and subscribtion based payment plan.
- Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals.
Can I complete the German IGCSE exam in one year?
Our cut-off for enrolling on an IGCSE German course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
What is an International GCSE?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1 grades) are directly comparable to the UK GCSE specifications, with appropriate international content and assessment that will enable successful progression for learners.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are studied in over 80 countries worldwide and they are very popular in independent schools in the UK. Available in 37 subjects, they are equivalent, grade for grade, to UK GCSEs and accepted by universities globally. Aimed at learners aged 14 to 16, they provide the skills and knowledge needed to progress to A Levels, International A Levels, university and into employment.
Full details of Pearson Edexcel’s International GCSEs can be found here
Is there an age limit?
There isn’t a specific agae limit for a GCSE course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 13 when they start the GCSE course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 13 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.
When can I enrol?
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
When will I sit my exam?
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
How and when do I book an exam?
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
- detailed instructions
- entry codes needed to book exams
- our map of examination centres where our students have taken exams in recent years.
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
How much does an IGCSE examination cost?
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £100 to £350 pounds.
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