European Baccalaureate Biology study guide
European Baccalaureate Biology · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The European Baccalaureate is the school-leaving qualification of the European Schools and of schools accredited by their Board of Governors. Its name belongs solely to the European Schools, which have held a monopoly on its use in all official languages of the European Union since their establishment. The cycle covers the final two secondary years, s6 and s7, and consists of a comprehensive multilingual curriculum: pupils must combine language, humanities and scientific subjects, with some subjects taught through more than one language. The compulsory core includes at least two languages, Mathematics at 3 or 5 periods per week, one scientific subject, History and Geography taught in a language other than the dominant one, Philosophy, Physical Education, and Ethics or Religion; options and complementary courses bring the package to between 31 and 35 periods per week. The European Baccalaureate Biology study guide has 5 sections and about 1,873 words.
01Language 1 (L1) - compulsory written examination
The Language 1 compulsory written examination assesses close reading of an unseen text and controlled, accurate writing in your first language. It is not a memory test on set books: the paper rewards interpretation, structure, register and evidence.
389 words, about 2 min02Language 2 (L2) - compulsory written examination
The Language 2 compulsory written examination tests comprehension, language control and production in your second language. Tasks typically combine reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary exercises, and a guided writing task such as a summary, letter, article or argument.
373 words, about 2 min03Mathematics - compulsory written examination
The Mathematics compulsory written examination tests core syllabus mathematics and your ability to communicate a method. Expect algebra, functions, calculus, geometry, vectors, probability and statistics, depending on your course.
367 words, about 2 min04Compulsory oral examination - L1, L2 or History/Geography through L2
The compulsory oral examination is taken in L1, L2, or History/Geography taught through L2. It tests spoken analysis, structure and defence of an interpretation under questioning.
369 words, about 2 min05Biology (4-period option) / Science, Technology and Society (STS)
The 4-period Biology option examines mechanisms, terminology and data interpretation across cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology and physiology. You must explain processes causally, interpret experiments and use genetic ratios or probabilities accurately.
375 words, about 2 min