The German program is based on the communicative approach, encompassing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as well as German cultural information and appreciation. Students have the opportunity to participate in German Exchange and the European Study Tour.
In grade 8 classes are divided into regular and advanced streams. Those coming to Westgate from the German Bilingual Program or from a family whose home language is German will be placed in the advanced stream. Students with little to no German will be placed in the regular stream.