Why this subject matters

Knowledge of forgeign languages is a significant asset in the job market.  It promotes vital communication skills and encourages mental agility as well as greatly enhancing travel and cultural understanding. At Notre Dame students study a range of different topics alongside grammar in the four skills areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

What students study in this subject

Please click the relevant subpage for the year group your child is in.

How your child is assessed

Topics listed on the subpages are tested throughout the year.  Additionally, click here for details of our mocks and end of year tests.

"The limits of my language are the limits of my world." ... Ludwig Wittgensteing.

Telse Beckford (Head of German)