PGCE Secondary German with Lead Programme Partners / Entry requirements

2.2 or above in a bachelor's degree with at least 50% content focused on German
Native speakers of German can apply with a bachelor's degree at 2.2 or above in any subject but must demonstrate accurate and fluent German at interview.

Those without German as a native language OR a German degree, but extensive experience in a German speaking country may be considered with the additional offer condition of Goethe test at C1 or above

A strong academic record at A Level, preferably including German. Additional languages at A Level are desirable but not essential

Intermediate competence in a subsidiary language ( Spanish or French) giving you the ability to teach at Key Stage 3 is also required. If you are able to offer a subsidiary language, competence will be assessed and recorded at interview.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or suitable equivalent) at 4 or above

Students would be expected to have significant experience in a German speaking country upon application to this course

In addition to a grade C at GCSE in English Language, applicants whose first language is not English are required to meet the following language requirements:

• IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0, or
• TOEFL iBT overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 22 in writing and 20 in the other sub-sections, or
• Pearson PTE overall score of 70 with a minimum score of 70 in writing and 64 in the other sub-sections, or
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169

IMPORTANT NOTE: We cannot accept Home/ Online versions of English tests, such as IELTS Online or TOEFL Home Edition.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years.

Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.