GCSE German (8668) - Specification For teaching from September 2016 onwards - For exams in 2018 onwards

Sep 28, 2026

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GCSE German (8668) specification outlines teaching and assessment arrangements from September 2016, with exams taking place from 2018 onwards. It details the rationale for choosing AQA, focusing on clear and accessible assessments that effectively differentiate student performance. The document defines subject content by themes, scope of study, grammar, communication strategies, and vocabulary, then sets scheme of assessment including aims and learning outcomes, assessment objectives, weightings, and paper breakdown for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It also covers general administration such as entries and codes, grading and reporting, resits, prerequisites, diversity and inclusion, and guidance for working with AQA, including private candidates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages102

Reading Time4 h 17 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Why choose AQA for GCSE German

Support and resources to help you teach

Specification at a glance

Subject content

Assessments

Subject content

Themes

Scope of study

Grammar

Communication strategies

Vocabulary

Scheme of assessment

Aims and learning outcomes

Assessment objectives

Assessment weightings

Paper 1: Listening

Paper 2: Speaking

Paper 3: Reading

Paper 4: Writing

Assessment criteria

General administration

Entries and codes

Overlaps with other qualifications

Awarding grades and reporting results

Re-sits and shelf life

Previous learning and prerequisites

Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion

Working with AQA for the first time

Private candidates

| GCSE
GERMAN
(8668) | | --- | | Specification
For teaching from September 2016 onwards For exams in 2018 onwards | Version 1.3 2 August 2016 GCSE German (8668) . For exams 2018 onwards. Version 1.3 Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE German 5 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 5 2 Specification at a glance 7 2.1 Subject content 7 2.2 Assessments 8 3 Subject content 10 3.1 Themes 10 3.2 Scope of study 11 3.3 Grammar 12 3.4 Communication strategies 16 3.5 Vocabulary 21 4 Scheme of assessment 77 4.1 Aims and learning outcomes 77 4.2 Assessment objectives 78 4.3 Assessment weightings 78 4.4 Paper 1: Listening 79 4.5 Paper 2: Speaking 80 4.6 Paper 3: Reading 81 4.7 Paper 4: Writing 82 4.8 Assessment criteria 84 5 General administration 100 5.1 Entries and codes 100 5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 100 5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 100 5.4 Re-sits and shelf life 101 5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 101 5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 101 5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 102 5.8 Private candidates 102 [Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8668](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3 Are you using the latest version of this specification? • You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at [aqa.org.uk/8668](aqa.org.uk/8668) • We will write to you if there are significant changes to this specification. [4 Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8668](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration GCSE German (8668) . For exams 2018 onwards. Version 1.3 1 Introduction 1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE German A specification designed for you and your students We’ve worked with a range of teachers to create this specification. We have focussed on ensuring that our assessments are clear, accessible and discriminate effectively. Our objective is to enable students of all abilities to develop their German language skills to their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge to communicate in a variety of contexts with confidence. Languages for life At AQA we're passionate about the benefits that learning a language can bring. We strongly believe in languages as a skill for life and something students should enjoy and find rewarding. We know you want a specification which you can enjoy teaching, and one which expands your students' cultural knowledge whilst developing their language skills. We are confident our assessments will deliver the right results for your students. We want to help you to attract students of all abilities to languages and to deliver the assessments and results you and your students deserve. Comprehensive support We are here to offer a comprehensive range of support and resources to assist your planning, teaching and assessment of our specifications. You can rely on us to support you when you need help. [You can find out about all our German qualifications at](You can find out about all our German qualifications at aqa.org.uk/german)[ ](You can find out about all our German qualifications at aqa.org.uk/german)[aqa.org.uk/german](You can find out about all our German qualifications at aqa.org.uk/german) 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach We’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach an

FAQs

What are the start dates for teaching and for the exams in this specification?

Teaching is specified from September 2016 onwards, and the exams covered are from 2018 onwards.

What subject areas are included in the GCSE German (8668) subject content?

The specification includes themes, scope of study, grammar, communication strategies, and vocabulary.

How is assessment organized across the four papers?

Assessment is split into Paper 1 (Listening), Paper 2 (Speaking), Paper 3 (Reading), and Paper 4 (Writing), with aims, learning outcomes, assessment objectives, weightings, and assessment criteria provided in the scheme of assessment.

Sep 28, 2026

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