European Baccalaureate Language 1 Advanced study guide
European Baccalaureate Language 1 Advanced · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The European Baccalaureate (EB) is the school-leaving qualification of the European Schools and of schools accredited by the Board of Governors. Its name belongs solely to the European Schools. The cycle covers the final two secondary years, s6 and s7, and is validated by examinations held at the end of s7. Candidates sit five written examinations and three oral examinations. Topics on this exam: Written examinations (five; L1, L2 and Mathematics compulsory), Oral examinations (three; L1, L2 or a subject taught through L2 compulsory), and Preliminary mark from s7 formative (A marks) and summative (B marks / Pre-Baccalaureate examinations) assessment. The European Baccalaureate Language 1 Advanced study guide has 3 sections and about 1,169 words.
01Written examinations: L1 Advanced commentary and essay
The written domain comprises five examinations. L1, L2 and Mathematics are compulsory; the remaining two are chosen from the options. For L1 Advanced, the written paper is the principal formal test of reading, analysis and extended writing. It is a single timed paper (currently four hours) and contributes 30% of the final L1 mark if you also take the L1 oral; if you do not take an L1 oral, it contributes 60%.
413 words, about 2 min02Oral examinations: L1 Advanced presentation and discussion
The oral domain consists of three examinations. At least one must be in L1, L2 or a subject taught through L2. For L1 Advanced, the oral tests spoken fluency, literary knowledge and the ability to defend an interpretation under questioning. It is usually a short preparation (commonly 20 minutes) followed by a presentation and discussion (commonly 20 minutes), and it contributes 30% of the final L1 mark when taken.
379 words, about 2 min03Preliminary mark: A marks and B marks in s7
The preliminary mark is 40% of the final L1 mark. It has two equal components: A marks (20%) from formative assessment in s7 and B marks (20%) from the Pre-Baccalaureate examinations, which are summative. It rewards consistent work across the year, not just performance in the final written and oral papers. A marks are awarded for ongoing classwork: participation, homework, short tests, projects, oral contributions and progress.
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