Free AQA GCSE German past papers with mark schemes: 24 papers, 2020 to 2023, Higher and Foundation. PDF downloads, no sign-up.
Every AQA GCSE German paper we list, newest first. Each row shows the question paper and its mark scheme, both PDFs. Use the tier you are entered for.
These AQA GCSE German papers are from the old specification (8668). Courses that started in September 2024 or later follow the new specification (8662), so check with your teacher which one you are sitting. The old papers are still useful practice for the same skills.
24 papers, 2020 to 2023, Higher and Foundation. 4 more have a mark scheme only. List last checked on 28 September 2026.
| Session | Paper | Tier | Question paper | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Paper 1 (Foundation) - June 2023 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2023 | Paper 1 (Higher) - June 2023 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2023 | Paper 2 (Foundation) - June 2023 | Foundation | Not available | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2023 | Paper 2 (Higher) - June 2023 | Higher | Not available | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2023 | Paper 3 (Foundation) - June 2023 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2023 | Paper 3 (Higher) - June 2023 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2023 | Paper 4 (Foundation) - June 2023 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2023 | Paper 4 (Higher) - June 2023 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| Session | Paper | Tier | Question paper | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2022 | Paper 1 (Foundation) - June 2022 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2022 | Paper 1 (Higher) - June 2022 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2022 | Paper 2 (Foundation) - June 2022 | Foundation | Not available | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2022 | Paper 2 (Higher) - June 2022 | Higher | Not available | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2022 | Paper 3 (Foundation) - June 2022 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2022 | Paper 3 (Higher) - June 2022 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2022 | Paper 4 (Foundation) - June 2022 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| June 2022 | Paper 4 (Higher) - June 2022 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| Session | Paper | Tier | Question paper | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Paper 1 (Foundation) - November 2021 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2021 | Paper 1 (Higher) - November 2021 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2021 | Paper 3 (Foundation) - November 2021 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2021 | Paper 3 (Higher) - November 2021 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2021 | Paper 4 (Foundation) - November 2021 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2021 | Paper 4 (Higher) - November 2021 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| Session | Paper | Tier | Question paper | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2020 | Paper 1 (Foundation) - November 2020 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2020 | Paper 1 (Higher) - November 2020 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2020 | Paper 3 (Foundation) - November 2020 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2020 | Paper 3 (Higher) - November 2020 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2020 | Paper 4 (Foundation) - November 2020 | Foundation | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
| November 2020 | Paper 4 (Higher) - November 2020 | Higher | Question paper (PDF) | Mark scheme (PDF) |
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