The French IGCSE speaking exam consists of 3 compulsory parts over 15 minutes: two role plays of increasing difficulty worth 30 marks total, a topic presentation/conversation worth 30 marks where candidates describe a picture or object without notes, and a general conversation worth 30 marks. At the end, examiners award an additional 10 marks for pronunciation, accent, and fluency based on the candidate's overall performance. No aids are permitted.

1. FRENCH IGCSE
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PAPER 3
SPEAKING
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15 minutes
(5 minutes per section)
Weighting 25 %
• Total of 100 points
• Progression of difficulty
• A single interview with 3 compulsory parts
Test 1 : (30 marks in total)
2 Role Plays :
• A (a brief conversation/role play)
• B (a longer and more complicated scenario)
Test 2 : (30 marks)
1 Topic Presentation/Conversation
- e.g. School Life, Hobbies/Activities, My Ambitions, Holidays
- avoid Myself or My Life
- Picture or object to describe allowed. Nothing in writing permitted.
Test 3 : (30 marks)
1 General Conversation
General Impression (10 marks)
At the end of the Speaking examination, based on the candidate’s overall
performance, the teacher/examiner will award a mark for pronunciation, accent and
fluency.
NO dictionaries/NO writing/NO cue cards