• • French (4FR1)

  • Spanish (4SP1)

The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in French and Spanish qualification comprises three assessments: 

• • Paper 1: A written examination paper focusing on the skill of listening

    • • • • • A 30-minute examination paper set and marked by Pearson, plus five minutes’ reading time. 

            • The total number of marks for the paper is 40. 

  • Paper 2: A written examination paper focusing on the skills of reading and writing

    • • • • • A 1-hour and 45-minute examination paper set and marked by Pearson. 

            • The total number of marks for the paper is 80, with 40 marks for reading and 40 marks  

  • Paper 3: A spoken examination paper focusing on the skill of speaking 

    • • • • • Describe the contents of a picture. 

            • Describe possible past or future events related to people in the picture. 

            • Respond to questions about the picture and its related topic. 

            • Take part in a spontaneous conversation on two further topics. 

            • The spoken examination will be conducted internally and assessed externally. It comprises 25% of the qualification and is worth 40 marks. The exam must be conducted entirely in French or Spanish as appropriate. 

            • The spoken examination must be conducted in one continuous session and must be recorded. 

For further information, please see Ms Erika Guzman Vazquez (erika.guzmanvazquez@wis.edu.hk), Head of European Languages.