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Key Facts: GCSE German Exam

9-1

Grading scale

Ofqual

May-June

Exam series

AQA, Edexcel, OCR timetable

3 boards

Specifications available

AQA, Edexcel, OCR

100

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AQA, Edexcel, OCR GCSE German is assessed through linear end-of-course exam papers (Key Stage 4). Coverage spans identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, and grading uses the 9-1 scale on 2026 specifications.

Sample GCSE German Practice Questions

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1Wie heisst 'sister' auf Deutsch?
A.der Bruder
B.die Schwester
C.die Tante
D.die Cousine
Explanation: 'Die Schwester' means 'the sister' in German. All German nouns are capitalised, and 'Schwester' is feminine (die).
2Ich verstehe mich gut mit meinem ___. (I get on well with my brother.)
A.Bruder
B.Brudern
C.Bruders
D.Bruderen
Explanation: After 'mit' (a dative preposition), masculine singular nouns take dative. 'Bruder' is a strong noun with no dative singular ending, so 'meinem Bruder' is correct. Capitalised because it's a noun.
3Which word means 'best friend (male)' in German?
A.der beste Freund
B.die beste Freundin
C.der Kollege
D.der Nachbar
Explanation: 'Der beste Freund' means 'the best (male) friend'. 'Freund' is masculine; the adjective 'beste' agrees with the masculine nominative article 'der'.
4Meine Eltern sind ___ (divorced).
A.verheiratet
B.verlobt
C.geschieden
D.ledig
Explanation: 'Geschieden' means 'divorced' in German. It's the past participle of 'scheiden' used as an adjective in this idiom.
5Choose the correct possessive: ___ Mutter ist Lehrerin. (My mother is a teacher.)
A.Mein
B.Meine
C.Meinen
D.Meiner
Explanation: 'Mutter' is feminine (die Mutter) and is the subject (nominative). The feminine nominative possessive form of 'mein' is 'meine'.
6Meine Grossmutter ist sehr ___ (kind, friendly).
A.faul
B.nett
C.boese
D.streng
Explanation: 'Nett' means 'kind' or 'friendly' in German. The sentence describes a nice grandmother.
7Wie heisst 'mathematics' auf Deutsch?
A.Mathe
B.Methode
C.Mathik
D.Maschine
Explanation: 'Mathe' (short for 'Mathematik') means 'maths' in German. It is feminine: 'die Mathematik'. Capitalised as a noun.
8Mein Lieblingsfach ist ___ (chemistry).
A.Geschichte
B.Chemie
C.Erdkunde
D.Biologie
Explanation: 'Chemie' means 'chemistry'. 'Lieblingsfach' means 'favourite subject'.
9Ich gehe in die ___. (I go to (secondary) school.)
A.Grundschule
B.Realschule
C.Gesamtschule
D.Hochschule
Explanation: A 'Realschule' is a typical German secondary school for ages ~10-16. 'Hochschule' is university/higher education, not what GCSE-level students attend.
10Ich moechte ___ werden. (I would like to become a doctor.)
A.Lehrer
B.Arzt
C.Ingenieur
D.Anwalt
Explanation: 'Arzt' means 'doctor' (medical) in German. With 'werden' (to become), no article is used for professions.

About the GCSE German Exam

GCSE German is offered by AQA, Edexcel, OCR as part of the UK General Certificate of Secondary Education qualification framework. The course covers identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, grammar and vocabulary and is assessed primarily through written exam papers at the end of the two-year course.

Exam sponsor: AQA, Edexcel, OCR. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

3-5 hours total across multiple papers

Passing Score

Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)

Exam / Certification Fees

£40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee)

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Core

Theme 1: Identity and Culture

Family, relationships, free time, technology, festivals in German-speaking countries

Core

Theme 2: Local, National and Global Areas

Home town, social issues, environment, travel, charity

Core

Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment

School life, post-16 plans, careers

Core

Skills

Listening, speaking, reading, writing; cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive); separable verbs

Preparing for the GCSE German Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3-5 hours total across multiple papers
  • Exam / certification fees: £40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee) Official sources

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GCSE German: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use past papers from your specific exam board — questions follow the same style year on year
2Time yourself on full papers to build pacing for the long extended-response questions
3Build a clear understanding of mark schemes — examiners reward specific assessment objectives
4Review examiner reports each summer; common errors repeat

Frequently Asked Questions

What exam boards offer GCSE German?

GCSE German is offered by AQA, Edexcel, OCR. All boards follow Ofqual subject content but vary in the choice of set texts, optional topics, and paper structure.

When is the GCSE German exam taken?

Exams are written in the May-June series at the end of the two-year Key Stage 4 course. Most students sit the papers in Year 11.

How is GCSE German graded?

GCSEs are graded on the 9-1 scale, where 9 is the highest grade. A grade 4 is a standard pass, and grade 5 is a strong pass. Grade 7 is broadly equivalent to the old A grade.

How many papers does GCSE German have?

Most GCSE subjects have 2-3 written papers. The exact number, timing, and weighting depend on the chosen exam board. Some subjects also include a non-examined assessment (NEA) coursework component.