European Baccalaureate Latin study guide
European Baccalaureate Latin · 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. It belongs to the two-year cycle covering years s6 and s7 of secondary education and certifies completion of secondary studies in a multilingual curriculum that always combines language, humanities and scientific subjects, with part of the teaching delivered through a second language. The qualification is awarded by the Secretary-General on behalf of the Board of Governors and is recognised as an entry qualification for higher education across the European Union and in a number of other countries. Assessment combines two elements. The European Baccalaureate Latin study guide has 3 sections and about 1,112 words.
01Written examinations: Latin option plus compulsory L1, L2 and Mathematics
The written component of the European Baccalaureate Latin pathway tests timed reading, translation and interpretation of Latin, alongside the compulsory papers in L1, L2 and Mathematics that every EB candidate sits. For Latin itself, the written paper is an option examination: it rewards precise grammatical analysis, idiomatic translation and secure command of the set civilisation and literature topics, not merely vocabulary recall.
390 words, about 2 min02Oral examinations: Latin oral plus compulsory L1, L2 or a subject taught through L2
The oral examinations test spoken command of Latin and of the languages through which you study. Compulsory orals in L1 and L2 - or in a subject taught through L2 - require you to present, discuss and defend ideas; the Latin oral adds reading aloud, translation and literary discussion.
359 words, about 2 min03Preliminary mark: formative and summative assessment during s7
The preliminary mark is the teacher-assessed component of the European Baccalaureate, based on formative and summative work during s7. For Latin, it captures consistent translation, commentary, grammar and oral participation; it is a formal grade submitted to the EB, not a practice exam.
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