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Community Based ESOL and Modern Languages

German National 5 (SCP)

Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Open learning

Start date Aug 2025

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Course overview

This course is for senior-phase pupils who are still at school. It is free and open to all senior-phase school pupils across Scotland.

This course aims to continue the progressive development of your knowledge and competence of the German language by extending the range and complexity of your language skills in speaking listening writing and reading.

Schools can contact Caroline Cordier, Curriculum Manager for Modern Languages, for further information about our delivery model at Caroline.Cordier@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

What you will learn

  • Consolidate and develop the skills of reading, listening, writing speaking
  • Translation within the four contexts, covering topics such as family and friends, lifestyles, learning in context, jobs, and other cultural aspects of the language

    How the course is assessed

    • Final exam: Pupils sitting SQA exams will be required to sit at school. Prelims can also be hosted at school.

    Number of days per week

    • Open learning - Moodle self-study and scheduled Teams calls, possible access to digital classrooms if compatible with the timetable.

    Entry requirements

    • National 4 German or equivalent

    English Proficiency Requirements

    IELTS 5.5

    Progression and Articulation Routes

    • Higher German

    Career options

    • Learning a modern language will prepare you for exciting opportunities in tourism international business government and further vocational study

    Study Options

    Campus Study mode Start date
    OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus Open learning 18/08/25

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