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IB German Language ab initio (Standard Level)
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr F Retter ([email protected])
Entry Requirements None.
Where next? This course meets the needs of students who are interested in learning a new language as part
of their IB Diploma.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The course covers a breadth of 5 topics: Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organisation and Saving the
Planet. It is examined at the end of the 2 year linear course and consists of 75% External Assessment and 25% Internal
Assessment.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Internal Assessment: Oral Component 25%: oral activity to be internally assessed by the teacher and externally
moderated by the IBO.
External Assessment: Written Component 75% Paper 1: Composition 25% (2 written tasks), Paper 2: Reading and
Listening Comprehension 50%.
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