French GCSE

French (GCSE – General Certificate of Education)

Themes:

There are 4 parts to the French GCE exam.

Paper 1: Speaking (25% of final grade)

Paper 2: Listening (25% of final grade)

Paper 3: Reading (25% of final grade)

Paper 4: Writing (25% of final grade)

Paper 1: Speaking

There are 3 main tasks.

Task 1: Reading aloud

Task 2: A role play

Task 3: A picture-based task with conversation.

(The Speaking exam lasts 7 to 9 minutes for the Foundation Tier.)

(The Speaking exam lasts 10 to 12 minutes for the Higher Tier.)

Paper 2: Listening

Students are tested on their understanding of spoken French, and their ability to put spoken French into written French.

(Foundation Tier assessment lasts 45 minutes; Higher Tier assessment lasts 60 minutes.)

Paper 3: Reading

Students are tested on their understanding of written French for different text types, such as literary texts, adverts, letters, articles and emails.

(Foundation Tier assessment lasts 45 minutes; Higher Tier assessment lasts 60 minutes.)

Paper 4: Writing

Students are tested on their writing skills for sharing ideas, facts and opinions.

(Foundation Tier assessment lasts 70 minutes; Higher Tier assessment lasts 80 minutes.)