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Key Facts: Državna Matura French Exam
175 Min
Total exam duration at Level A (B2)
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100 Min
Total exam duration at Level B (B1)
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80 Points
Total scoreable points at Level A
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65 Points
Total scoreable points at Level B
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24.00 / 80
Minimum passing score Level A (30%, ocjena dovoljan 2)
Pravilnik o polaganju državne mature (NN 56/2026)
19.50 / 65
Minimum passing score Level B (30%, ocjena dovoljan 2)
Pravilnik o polaganju državne mature (NN 56/2026)
40%
Reading Comprehension blueprint weight
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40%
Grammar and Vocabulary blueprint weight
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20%
Sociolinguistic & Pragmatic Competence weight
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Free
Summer session cost for regular secondary seniors
NCVVO / MZO Croatia
The Croatian Državna matura French Language examination is administered at Higher Level A (CEFR B1, 80 pts, 150 min) and Basic Level B (CEFR A2, 65 pts, 100 min) by NCVVO, requiring a 30% score to pass (24.00/80 on Level A).
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1[Extrait d'article - Urbanisme et environnement] « Face aux épisodes caniculaires de plus en plus fréquents, plusieurs grandes métropoles françaises, comme Lyon et Bordeaux, ont entrepris d'ambitieux programmes de végétalisation. L'objectif prioritaire est de créer des îlots de fraîcheur au cœur du tissu urbain dense afin de faire baisser les températures estivales. Pour y parvenir, les municipalités ont misé en premier lieu sur la transformation des cours d'école en 'cours oasis' arborées et sur l'aménagement de micro-forêts urbaines. Si ces initiatives sont largement plébiscitées par les riverains, elles suscitent parfois l'inquiétude des commerçants et des automobilistes en raison de la diminution des places de stationnement en voirie. » Quel est l'objectif premier des programmes de végétalisation urbaine mentionnés dans le texte ?
2D'après l'article sur la végétalisation des métropoles françaises, quels aménagements concrets ont été réalisés en priorité ?
3Pourquoi certains commerçants et automobilistes expriment-ils des réserves face à ces projets de végétalisation ?
4Considérez la suite de l'article : « Pour les élus écologistes, la résilience de nos cités dépend de notre aptitude collective à renoncer au dogme du tout-automobile. » Dans ce contexte, que signifie précisément le mot « résilience » ?
5[Interview - Consommation responsable] « Journaliste : Camille, vous avez fondé une boulangerie-pâtisserie artisanale zéro déchet à Nantes. Comment réussissez-vous à limiter le gaspillage ? Camille : Dès l'approvisionnement, nous travaillons main dans la main avec des producteurs maraîchers locaux en rachetant leurs fruits hors calibres ou légèrement abîmés, qui sont d'ordinaire rejetés par les filières de la grande distribution. Ces fruits sont pourtant parfaits pour nos compotées, tartes et garnitures de viennoiseries. En fin de journée, nous proposons les invendus restants à moitié prix sur une plateforme solidaire. Enfin, les quelques surplus ultimes sont systématiquement transformés en chapelure ou donnés à une association caritative de quartier. » Pourquoi Camille rachète-t-elle des fruits hors calibres ou abîmés ?
6Que fait l'équipe de Camille pour écouler les produits invendus à la fin de la journée d'ouverture ?
7Sur quelle relation d'approvisionnement repose principalement le modèle économique de la pâtisserie de Camille ?
8Camille ajoute : « Beaucoup de commerces entretiennent l'illusion de l'abondance avec des vitrines pleines jusqu'à 20 heures. Chez nous, quand le stock du jour est écoulé, le rideau se baisse. » Que critique implicitement Camille dans cette déclaration ?
9[Article de presse - Éducation et numérique] « L'introduction d'outils d'intelligence artificielle conversationnelle dans les départements universitaires de langues vivantes bouleverse les pratiques pédagogiques traditionnelles. Plusieurs universités françaises testent actuellement des tuteurs virtuels interactifs permettant aux étudiants de simuler des situations réelles d'échange en autonomie. Pour les étudiants intimidés par la prise de parole en grand groupe, cette technologie offre un espace bienveillant d'entraînement sans peur du regard d'autrui. Néanmoins, les enseignants-chercheurs mettent en garde contre un risque d'uniformisation lexicale : les modèles de langage actuels privilégient souvent une syntaxe standardisée qui ignore la saveur des registres familiers ou la virtuosité des figures littéraires. » Quel outil technologique innovant fait l'objet d'expérimentations universitaires d'après le texte ?
10Quel avantage psychologique majeur les tuteurs virtuels procurent-ils aux étudiants hésitants ?
About the Državna Matura French Exam
The Croatian Državna matura in French Language (Francuski jezik) is the standardized national secondary school leaving and university admissions examination administered across the Republic of Croatia by the National Centre for External Evaluation of Education (Nacionalni centar za vanjsko vrednovanje obrazovanja - NCVVO), established pursuant to the Pravilnik o polaganju državne mature (NN 56/2026). The examination is offered at two standardized levels: Higher Level A (viša razina), benchmarked by NCVVO to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR / ZEROJ) carrying 80 scoreable points across a 150-minute total duration, and Basic Level B (osnovna razina), benchmarked to CEFR A2 and carrying 65 scoreable points across 100 minutes. The examination comprises three core sub-tests: Compréhension des écrits (Reading Comprehension, 40%), Compréhension de l'oral (Listening Comprehension), and Production écrite (Written Expression, including a structured argumentative essay at Level A or short communicative texts at Level B), with grammatical mastery and lexical accuracy (Structures de la langue, 40%) and sociolinguistic and pragmatic competence (20%) integrated throughout the assessment. The official national passing threshold (prag prolaznosti for ocjena dovoljan 2) is set at 30% of total points (24.00 points out of 80 at Level A; 19.50 points out of 65 at Level B). Performance on Higher Level A French is a key prerequisite or competitive advantage for university admissions to faculties of humanities and social sciences (Filozofski fakultet in Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Osijek, and Rijeka), modern foreign language philology, translation and interpretation, international relations, European studies, and diplomatic academies.
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Questions
80 questions
Time Limit
150 minutes (Level A) / 100 minutes (Level B)
Passing Score
24.00 out of 80 points (30% on Level A)
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for regular seniors; fee per exam applies for re-sits/external candidates.
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Compréhension écrite (Reading Comprehension)
Global, selective, and detailed comprehension of authentic French texts: journalistic articles, interviews, literary excerpts, announcements, and pragmatic informational documents. Tasks require locating specific facts, inferring author intention and tone, identifying cohesive links, and deducing meaning from contextual clues.
Structures de la langue / Grammaire et lexique (French Grammar and Vocabulary)
Morphosyntax and lexical mastery: temporal-aspectual relationships in past narratives (passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait), subjunctive triggers and tense usage (présent and passé), hypothetical systems with si, relative and adverbial pronouns (dont, où, y, en), direct object past participle agreement rules, and precise verbal rection.
Compétence sociolinguistique et pragmatique (Sociolinguistic and Pragmatic Competence)
Register appropriateness (langage familier, courant, soutenu), communicative intentions and speech acts (expressing concession, doubt, advice, nuance, polite request), logical discourse connectors (cependant, en revanche, par conséquent, néanmoins, d'ailleurs), and sociocultural conventions of the Francophonie.
Preparing for the Državna Matura French Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 24.00 out of 80 points (30% on Level A)
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 150 minutes (Level A) / 100 minutes (Level B)
- Exam / certification fees: Free for regular seniors; fee per exam applies for re-sits/external candidates. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Level A (viša razina) and Level B (osnovna razina) in French?
Level A (viša razina) corresponds to CEFR B1 proficiency, consists of 80 total scoreable points, and lasts 150 minutes (65 min reading, approximately 30 min listening, 55 min writing), requiring an extended argumentative essay (200-250 words). Level B (osnovna razina) corresponds to CEFR A2 proficiency, consists of 65 points over 100 minutes (reading and writing together 75 min, listening approximately 25 min), and requires shorter communicative writing tasks (80-100 words).
What is the minimum passing score for Državna matura French?
The minimum passing score (prag prolaznosti for grade dovoljan 2) is fixed at 30%. On Higher Level A, candidates must achieve at least 24.00 out of 80 points. On Basic Level B, candidates must achieve at least 19.50 out of 65 points. Higher grade boundaries (dobar 3, vrlo dobar 4, odličan 5) are finalized annually by the NCVVO evaluation committee.
How is the written composition (Production écrite) structured and scored at Level A?
At Level A, candidates write an argumentative text of 200 to 250 words based on given thematic prompts (e.g. an essay discussing advantages and disadvantages of an environmental or social issue). Scoring is evaluated on four analytical criteria: task achievement and content relevance, textual coherence and cohesion, lexical range and accuracy, and grammatical accuracy and sentence complexity.
Are dictionaries, grammar guides, or electronic devices permitted during the exam?
No. No dictionaries, glossaries, grammars, smartphones, smartwatches, or translation aids of any kind are permitted in the examination room. Candidates may only have blue or black ballpoint pens, identification, and the exam booklet provided by NCVVO.
Are points deducted for wrong answers on the multiple-choice section?
No. There is no negative marking on the Croatian Državna matura. Incorrect or blank answers are awarded 0 points. Candidates should attempt every single multiple-choice question.
Which university programs in Croatia require Higher Level A in French?
Level A is typically mandatory or awards maximum admissions points for study programs in French Language and Literature (Francuski jezik i književnost), Romance philology, double-major language programs, translation studies, and international relations at university faculties in Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Rijeka, and Osijek.
When are the Državna matura exam sessions held?
The primary summer exam session (ljetni rok) takes place in June, with official results published in early July via the Postani-student national portal. The autumn re-sit session (jesenski rok) takes place in late August and early September.