German Language Offering
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German as a Second Additional Language in IEB Matric Curriculum
German is offered as a second additional language subject in the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric curriculum, enabling learners to gain qualifications that support university entry in Germany and other global institutions.
- Who it is for
- students in Grades 10–12 at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Enrolment in the IEB matric programme through Hermannsburg School; registration for German language as a subject during course selection
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German as a second additional language as an IEB matric subject
German Language Diploma (DSD I)
Students in Grade 10 can earn the DSD I certification, which validates their proficiency in German and provides access to universities in Germany.
- Who it is for
- students in Grade 10 at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Completion of systematic German language acquisition from Grade 4 onwards; enrolment in the DSD I examination process through the school
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The German Language Diploma (DSD I) in Grade 10
German Language Diploma (DSD II)
Students in Grade 12 can earn the DSD II certification, which further confirms advanced German language proficiency and supports admission to German universities.
- Who it is for
- students in Grade 12 at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Continuation of German language study from Grade 4; successful completion of DSD II examination process through the school
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The German Language Diploma (DSD II) in Grade 12
German Language Immersion Program
Hermannsburg School offers immersion learning in German starting from pre-school, taught by mother-tongue German teachers. This program builds foundational language skills through play and structured teaching across all grade levels.
- Who it is for
- students at Hermannsburg School from pre-school onwards
- How to act on it
- Enrolment at Hermannsburg School; no separate application required beyond general admissions
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Immersion learning through mother-tongue German teachers, starting in the Pre-school
German Exchange Programme with Grieshaber-Gymnasium, Reutlingen
High school students in Grade 10 participate in a student exchange programme with Grieshaber-Gymnasium in Reutlingen, Germany, enhancing intercultural understanding and language practice.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 students at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Selection by the school based on academic performance and language proficiency; participation requires approval from parents and school authorities
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A German Exchange Programme with the Grieshaber-Gymnasium in Reutlingen, Germany in Grade 10
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Key Takeaways
- German Language Offering
- Hermannsburg School
- Pre-school
- Grades 1-3
- Grade 4 onwards
- Grade 10
- Grade 12
- German Exchange Programme with Grieshaber-Gymnasium, Reutlingen, Germany
- DSD I
- DSD II
- IEB matric subject
- ZfA (Central Agency for German Schools Abroad)
- Immersion learning
- Mother-tongue German teachers
- Hermannsburg School
- Grieshaber-Gymnasium
- Reutlingen
- ZfA (Central Agency for German Schools Abroad)
- DAAD
- PASCH