French

Assessment

Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation into English, written examination: 2 hours - 40% of the qualification, 64 marks. Paper 2: Written response to work, grammar and translation, written examination: 2 hours and 40 minutes - 30% of the qualification, 48 marks. Paper 3: Speaking, internally conducted and externally assessed, 30% of the qualification, 48 marks. Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate and interact effectively, summarise and understand written sources in speech, manipulate language accurately and show knowledge and understanding of the culture and society where the language is spoken.