European Baccalaureate Language 3 case studies
European Baccalaureate Language 3 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The European Baccalaureate is the school-leaving credential of the European Schools and of schools accredited by the Board of Governors, and the name belongs solely to the European Schools. It is taken by pupils completing the two-year Baccalaureate cycle (s6 and s7) within a comprehensive multilingual curriculum that always combines language, humanities and scientific subjects taught through more than one language. The European Baccalaureate Language 3 case studies are 5 cases and about 3,225 words.
1Reconciling two markers on an L3 writing script
In the S7 L3 German mock examination, the writing task asks candidates to write a 250-word argumentative text on whether the school day should start at 9:00. The agreed grid awards 10 points for content, 5 for organisation and 10 for language.
692 words, about 3 min2A paraphrase dispute in L3 reading comprehension
The S7 L3 Spanish written mock paper includes a 400-word article about a city that pedestrianised its historic centre. One question reads: '¿Por qué se oponen algunos comerciantes a la peatonalización?' The mark scheme gives 2 points for 'fear of losing customers / reduced access for customers' and 1 point for 'generic concern about the change'.
632 words, about 3 min3When fluency hides a comprehension gap in the oral
The L3 English oral examination, as run in this school, lasts 20 minutes and follows a 20-minute preparation period with an unseen text. The text is a 350-word article arguing that urban gardening improves community cohesion but can displace poorer residents.
637 words, about 3 min4Three adjustment requests before the L3 oral
Before the L3 French oral examination, three candidates request adjustments. Candidate B has a diagnosed stammer that worsens under time pressure; she asks for 10 extra minutes of preparation and permission to bring her handwritten plan into the examination room.
650 words, about 3 min5A preliminary mark, plagiarism and a progress bonus
The S7 L3 Italian preliminary mark is calculated as 40% formative and 60% summative. Formative: five graded tasks; the best three count.
614 words, about 3 min