IB Languages
Summary of examinations:
The assessment for IB French is a mixture of examination work and coursework.
Exernal assessment - reading and writing (70%)
Both Higher and Standard Level students will sit two examination papers at the end of the second year of study.
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Paper 1
Text handling
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Section A: Reading |
1 Hour |
27% |
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Section B: Written response |
30 minutes |
13% |
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Paper 2
Written production
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Written production: 1 essay from a choice of titles |
1 hour 30 mins |
30% |
Internal assessment - Oral component (30%)
| Individual Oral |
Section A: presentation |
3-4 minutes |
15% |
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Section B: Follow-up questions |
3-4 minutes |
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Section C: General Discussion |
3-4 minutes |
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| Interactive oral activity |
Best mark from class based debates, role plays, interviews |
n/a
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15% |
The IB French course (SL and HL) will draw on materials from following the same topics as AS and A2 and also include the study of French novels and films.