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German Advanced Higher (SCP)

Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 7

Study mode Open learning

Start date Aug 2025

Course overview
Entry requirements
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Course overview

This course is for S6 pupils who are still at school. It is free and open to all S6 school pupils across Scotland.

This course will continue your development and knowledge of German through increased exposure to the language. This will allow you to achieve greater fluency, flexibility, accuracy and confidence. You will develop valuable translation, analytical and essay-writing skills and be in a great position to study German at the university level.

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

What you will learn

Develop Skills in Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking within the four Contexts of Society; Learning, Employability and Culture
Translation Skills
Essay Writing Skills and Analytical Skills

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

This course runs for a total of 36 weeks
Open learning - Moodle self-study and scheduled Teams calls, possible access to digital classrooms if compatible with the timetable

Entry requirements

Minimum A pass in Higher German
Applicants will be required to attend course induction sessions. You will be notified in advance of the details

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

An interview or test may be required if you have an equivalent qualification or experience in German

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

Further study in modern languages or related areas
This course alongside other qualifications can be used to apply for a variety of university courses

Study Options

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

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German Advanced Higher (SCP)