European Baccalaureate Language 3 study guide
European Baccalaureate Language 3 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 compulsory core includes at least two languages, mathematics at 3 or 5 periods, a scientific subject, history and geography taught in a language other than the dominant one, philosophy, physical education, and ethics or religion; options and complementary subjects bring the package to between 31 and 35 periods per week. Secondary education is validated by examinations at the end of s7: five written papers (with L1, L2 and mathematics compulsory) and three oral examinations, with candidates required to show written and oral proficiency in at least two languages. Topics on this exam: Written examinations, Oral examinations, and Preliminary mark (formative and summative assessment during s7). The European Baccalaureate Language 3 study guide has 3 sections and about 1,476 words.
01Written examinations: the Language 3 paper
The European Baccalaureate Language 3 written examination is a timed, unseen paper. It assesses three connected competences: reading comprehension, controlled language use, and written production.
497 words, about 2 min02Oral examinations: spoken production and interaction
The Language 3 oral examination assesses spoken production and interaction. It usually begins with a short stimulus - a text, image, or topic - followed by preparation time, a short monologue, and a discussion with the examiner(s).
460 words, about 2 min03Preliminary mark: formative and summative assessment in S7
The preliminary mark is the school-based component of the Language 3 final mark. It is awarded by the L3 teacher in S7 on the basis of formative and summative assessment across the year.
519 words, about 3 min