IGCSE
IGCSE FRENCH & SPANISH
We are now living in a world of globalization and international relations. With the emergence of the EU as a strong world power, languages are fast becoming a necessity and not just an asset. Since the accession of Cyprus to the European Union, it has become vital for students to have a good knowledge of other European languages if they want to be competitive in their professional career.
Nowadays, many universities require good IGCSE grades in languages for entry to their degree courses. Furthermore, the ability to offer one or two languages will greatly enhance young people's value as potential employees in all fields, whether they intend to pursue a commercial, legal, political, scientific or any other professional career.
Finally, European universities offer Erasmus/Socrates programs whereby students go on exchange programs in other European universities during the course of their studies. It is obvious that prior knowledge of languages is necessary if students want to spend some time in other European countries, thus the advantage of taking an IGCSE exam in that language during their school years.
Assessment
We are now living in a world of globalization and international relations. With the emergence of the EU as a strong world power, languages are fast becoming a necessity and not just an asset. Since the accession of Cyprus to the European Union, it has become vital for students to have a good knowledge of other European languages if they want to be competitive in their professional career.
Nowadays, many universities require good IGCSE grades in languages for entry to their degree courses. Furthermore, the ability to offer one or two languages will greatly enhance young people's value as potential employees in all fields, whether they intend to pursue a commercial, legal, political, scientific or any other professional career.
Finally, European universities offer Erasmus/Socrates programs whereby students go on exchange programs in other European universities during the course of their studies. It is obvious that prior knowledge of languages is necessary if students want to spend some time in other European countries, thus the advantage of taking an IGCSE exam in that language during their school years.
Assessment
| SUBJECT TITLE | FRENCH 4FR0 and SPANISH 4SP0 |
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| EXAMINING BOARD | EDEXCEL | |
| ALLOCATION FOR EXAMINATION: | Paper 1: LISTENING Pupils listen to conversations, announcements and adverts and answer questions about them. |
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| Paper 2: READING & WRITING Pupils read newspaper and magazine articles, signs, letters, posters, and answer questions about them. They also produce 2 pieces of continuous writing. |
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| Paper 3: SPEAKING A picture-based presentation/discussion followed by general conversation in the foreign language based on the topics in the syllabus. |
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IGCSE GERMAN
4th Formers opting for German will be taking the IGCSE examination at the end of a two-year course. This examination enables them to develop an ability to communicate effectively in German and to understand written and spoken German in a variety of contexts.
| SUBJECT TITLE | GERMAN 4 GN0 | |
| EXAMINING BOARD | EDEXCEL | |
| ALLOCATION FOR EXAMINATION: | Paper 1: LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING: Pupils listen to conversations and passages in German and answer questions about them. This paper lasts 45 minutes. |
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| Paper 2: READING & WRITING: Students will be tested on their ability to understand written German. Testing is through a variety of tasks which require a response. Students will produce two pieces of continuous writing related to the prescribed themes. This paper lasts 1 hour & 30 minutes and is externally assessed. Paper 3: SPEAKING: A focused, picture-based discussion or presentation (with follow-up questions related to a chosen theme). This part is followed by a conversation. The examination lasts 8 to10 min. |
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