Assessment component |
Weighting |
---|---|
External assessment |
70% |
Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Receptive skillsText-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core. |
25% |
Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skillsOne writing exercise of 250–400 words from a choice of five, based on the options. |
25% |
Written assignment: Receptive and written productive skillsInter-textual reading followed by a written task of 300–400 words plus a 150–200 word rationale, based on the core. |
20% |
Internal assessmentInternally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB. |
30% |
Individual oral (8–10 minutes)Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10 minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher. |
20% |
Interactive oral activityBased on the core: Three classroom activities assessed by the teacher. |
10% |