O Level French (3015) Exam Structure

The Cambridge O Level French (3015) exam assesses students on four core language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Each paper carries equal weight, contributing 25% to the final grade.

Paper 1: Listening (Approx. 50 Minutes, 25%)

• Candidates engage with a series of recorded conversations and monologues, responding to multiple-choice and matching questions.
• Tests ability to understand spoken French in various contexts.
• Externally assessed.

Paper 2: Reading (1 Hour, 25%)

• Students read diverse French texts and answer multiple-choice, matching, and short-answer questions.
• Evaluates comprehension skills and interpretation of written French.
• Externally assessed.

Paper 3: Speaking (Approx. 10 Minutes, 25%)

• Consists of a role play and conversations on two different topics.
• Measures pronunciation, fluency, and ability to express ideas effectively.
• Internally assessed and externally moderated.

Paper 4: Writing (1 Hour, 25%)

• Candidates complete three tasks: form-filling exercise, directed writing task, and a longer response (email, letter, article, or blog).
• Examines grammar, vocabulary, and written communication skills.
• Externally assessed.

The Cambridge International curriculum ensures a structured and well-rounded approach to language learning. For a detailed syllabus and past papers, visit Cambridge International.