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Key Facts: Saxony Graecum Exam
180 + 20 min
Written Arbeitszeit 180 minutes; mündlich 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes Vorbereitung)
VwV Abiturprüfung 2026 — Ergänzungsprüfungen Latinum/Graecum/Hebraicum
~195 Wörter
Written Graecum text length from Plato or selected Xenophon (Socratic writings, Anabasis)
VwV Abiturprüfung 2026 — Prüfungsinhalt Graecum
~60 Wörter
Oral Vorbereitung text length for Graecum
VwV Abiturprüfung 2026 — mündlicher Prüfungsteil
≥5 Punkte
Pass threshold: arithmetic mean of written and oral; neither part may be 0
VwV Abiturprüfung 2026 — Gesamtergebnis; Erwerb Latinum/Graecum/Hebraicum
27.04.2026
Written Graecum Haupttermin 2026 (Nachtermin 01.06.2026)
schule.sachsen.de Gymnasium Abiturtermine 2026
Platon / Xenophon
Author pool for written Graecum Übersetzung under Saxony VwV
VwV Abiturprüfung 2026
SMK / LaSuB
Framework by Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus; LaSuB for external routes
schule.sachsen.de; Universität Leipzig Sprachenzentrum / LaSuB notices
100
Original local English MCQ study items in this bank (not official format)
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Saxony Graecum Ergänzungsprüfung (not Abitur Griechisch): ~195-word Plato/Xenophon Übersetzung (180 min) + oral (~60 words, 20 min after 30-min prep). Pass ≥5 average, no part at 0. Free English MCQs are a study aid only.
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1In Classical Attic Greek, what is the genitive singular of the first-declension feminine noun σοφία (wisdom)?
2What is the dative plural of ἄνθρωπος (human being)?
3Which form is the aorist active indicative 3rd singular of παιδεύω (I educate)?
4In Attic Greek, τίς/τί is typically which kind of pronoun?
5What is the nominative plural of γένος (race, kind; neuter 3rd declension)?
6Which participle is the present active nominative masculine singular of λέγω (I say)?
7What does the particle μέν … δέ typically signal in Attic prose?
8What is the primary sense of ἀρετή in ethical Greek (e.g., Plato)?
9Which English gloss best fits λόγος in philosophical Attic contexts?
10What is the imperfect active indicative 1st singular of εἰμί (I am)?
About the Saxony Graecum Exam
The Saxony Graecum is the Ergänzungsprüfung zum Nachweis von Griechischkenntnissen under VwV Abiturprüfung 2026—not the Abitur Prüfungsfach Griechisch. Candidates translate ~195 Greek words of anspruchsvollerer Attic prose from Plato or selected Xenophon (Socratic writings, Anabasis), then sit a 20-minute oral after 30 minutes’ prep on ~60 words. Required competencies include morphology and syntax for Texterschließung, an adequate Grundwortschatz, and background in Greek politics, history, philosophy, and literature. Timing: written 180 minutes; oral 20 minutes. 2026 written Haupttermin is 27 April; Nachtermin 1 June. Pass requires average ≥5 Notenpunkte with neither part at 0. This free bank offers 100 original English MCQs as a study adaptation of certificate knowledge only; it cannot replace German Übersetzung or the mündliche Prüfung.
Exam sponsor: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus (SMK); school Prüfungsausschüsse for Abitur-pathway Ergänzungsprüfungen; Landesamt für Schule und Bildung (LaSuB) for designated external/university sittings. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Ergänzungsprüfung Graecum (distinct from Abitur Prüfungsfach Griechisch): Schriftlicher Prüfungsteil A — Übersetzung of an anspruchsvollerer text (~195 Greek words) from Plato’s Gesamtwerk or selected Xenophon (Socratic writings, Anabasis) into appropriate German; Mündlicher Prüfungsteil B — 30 minutes Vorbereitung on ~60 Greek words, then ~20 minutes Gespräch on Lexik, Morphologie, Syntax, and Texterschließung. Written score of 0 bars the oral and fails the exam. Overall result is the arithmetic mean of written and oral (round .5 up); pass requires average ≥5 and no part scored 0. Dictionaries may be allowed as closed (non-internet) systems per VwV Hilfsmittel rules. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only—not an official translation or format simulation.
Time Limit
Written: 180 minutes. Oral: 20 minutes (+ 30 minutes Vorbereitung). Haupttermin Graecum 2026: 27 April 2026; Nachtermin: 1 June 2026. Mündliche Ergänzungsprüfungen Latinum/Graecum/Hebraicum: 10–16 June 2026 (schule.sachsen.de / VwV framework).
Passing Score
Arithmetic mean of written and oral Notenpunkte ≥5 (round .5 upward). Neither part may be 0; written 0 excludes the oral and fails the whole Ergänzungsprüfung (VwV Abiturprüfung 2026 § on Gesamtergebnis; Erwerb Latinum/Graecum/Hebraicum).
Exam / Certification Fees
No separate statewide Graecum fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur-pathway candidates. External and university candidates follow LaSuB registration; confirm any charges with LaSuB rather than assuming a published Graecum price.
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Morphology and Syntax
Attic noun, adjective, pronoun, and verb forms plus constructions essential for Plato/Xenophon Erschließung.
Lexicon and Vocabulary
High-frequency Graecum Grundwortschatz, particles, and sense distinctions that drive accurate Übersetzung.
Translation and Text Comprehension
Recognizing constructions, discourse structure, and sense units typical of Plato dialogues and Xenophon narrative.
Plato and Xenophon Literature
Authorial settings, Socratic method, Anabasis context, and literary features assumed by the written text choice.
Greek History, Politics, and Philosophy
Background knowledge from Greek politics, history, philosophy, and literature required by VwV Graecum standards.
Exam Literacy and Format
Written/oral structure, Hilfsmittel, scoring (≥5 average), dates, and honest limits of English MCQ practice vs official German assessment.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Arithmetic mean of written and oral Notenpunkte ≥5 (round .5 upward). Neither part may be 0; written 0 excludes the oral and fails the whole Ergänzungsprüfung (VwV Abiturprüfung 2026 § on Gesamtergebnis; Erwerb Latinum/Graecum/Hebraicum).
- Assessment: Ergänzungsprüfung Graecum (distinct from Abitur Prüfungsfach Griechisch): Schriftlicher Prüfungsteil A — Übersetzung of an anspruchsvollerer text (~195 Greek words) from Plato’s Gesamtwerk or selected Xenophon (Socratic writings, Anabasis) into appropriate German; Mündlicher Prüfungsteil B — 30 minutes Vorbereitung on ~60 Greek words, then ~20 minutes Gespräch on Lexik, Morphologie, Syntax, and Texterschließung. Written score of 0 bars the oral and fails the exam. Overall result is the arithmetic mean of written and oral (round .5 up); pass requires average ≥5 and no part scored 0. Dictionaries may be allowed as closed (non-internet) systems per VwV Hilfsmittel rules. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only—not an official translation or format simulation.
- Time limit: Written: 180 minutes. Oral: 20 minutes (+ 30 minutes Vorbereitung). Haupttermin Graecum 2026: 27 April 2026; Nachtermin: 1 June 2026. Mündliche Ergänzungsprüfungen Latinum/Graecum/Hebraicum: 10–16 June 2026 (schule.sachsen.de / VwV framework).
- Exam / certification fees: No separate statewide Graecum fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur-pathway candidates. External and university candidates follow LaSuB registration; confirm any charges with LaSuB rather than assuming a published Graecum price. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Saxony Graecum the same as Abitur Griechisch?
No. Graecum is the Ergänzungsprüfung certifying Griechischkenntnisse (Plato/Xenophon Übersetzung plus oral). Abitur Prüfungsfach Griechisch is a separate subject exam on the Saxony Abitur calendar (e.g., with Latein on 30 April 2026). This bank targets Graecum only.
Is the official Graecum a multiple-choice test?
No. The official exam is constructed-response German Übersetzung and an oral Prüfungsgespräch. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the underlying knowledge and judgment only.
What texts and length does the written part use?
VwV Abiturprüfung 2026: an anspruchsvollerer text of about 195 Greek words from Plato’s works or selected Xenophon (Socratic writings, Anabasis), translated into appropriate German.
How is the oral structured?
About 30 minutes Vorbereitung on a shorter text (~60 Greek words), then about 20 minutes covering Lexik, Morphologie, Syntax, and Texterschließung—preferring content not already fully tested in writing.
What is the pass rule?
The overall grade is the arithmetic mean of written and oral Notenpunkte (round .5 up). You need at least 5 points on average, and neither part may be 0. A written 0 bars the oral and fails the exam.
When is Graecum in 2026?
Written Haupttermin: 27 April 2026; Nachtermin: 1 June 2026. Mündliche Ergänzungsprüfungen for Latinum, Graecum, and Hebraicum are scheduled 10–16 June 2026 (schule.sachsen.de).
Who administers the exam?
The Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus sets the VwV framework. School Prüfungsausschüsse run Abitur-pathway sittings; LaSuB handles designated external and university Ergänzungsprüfung routes.