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This is an examination designed for students learning French as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as students progress through their studies. The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture and civilisation of countries where the language is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of foreign languages.
The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
2010 Syllabus (156Kb)The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
2011 Syllabus (347Kb)
2012 Syllabus (352Kb)You can download one or more papers for a previous session (November 2008 ). Please note that these papers may not reflect the content of the current syllabus.
November 2008 Paper 1 Mark Scheme (65Kb)
November 2008 Paper 2 Mark Scheme (125Kb)
November 2008 Paper 4 Mark Scheme (93Kb)
November 2008 Question Paper 1 (669Kb)
November 2008 Question Paper 2 (578Kb)
November 2008 Question Paper 4 (136Kb)Teachers registered with CIE can access our password-protected Teacher Support website, where a much wider selection of syllabus materials is available to download.