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Key Facts: LC Lithuanian Exam
3 components
Oral, aural and written examinations administered by the SEC
NCCA Leaving Certificate Lithuanian specification
A2/B1
Expectations broadly aligned to CEFR A2/B1, similar to LC French, German, Spanish and Italian
NCCA Lithuanian specification
180 hours
Specification designed for a minimum of 180 hours of class contact
NCCA Lithuanian specification
30% oral (HL)
Higher Level oral is 30% of marks; Ordinary Level oral is 25%
NCCA assessment overview
First sitting 2022
First curricular Leaving Certificate Lithuanian examination sat in June 2022
Languages Connect / NCCA implementation
2 strands
Communicative language competence and plurilingual/pluricultural competence
NCCA Lithuanian specification
H1–H8 / O1–O8
Standard Leaving Certificate eight-point grading scale at each level
State Examinations Commission
100
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Leaving Certificate Lithuanian is an NCCA curricular modern foreign language (CEFR A2/B1 band) assessed by the SEC through oral, aural and written components at Higher and Ordinary levels. Higher Level weights oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25% and writing 20%; Ordinary Level weights oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30% and writing 15%. Learners build a Language Portfolio used as an oral stimulus (not marked for certification). This 100-question bank offers original English MCQ practice on structure, grammar, culture and strategies.
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1Leaving Certificate Lithuanian is assessed through which three SEC components?
2At Higher Level, what percentage of marks is allocated to the oral examination?
3At Ordinary Level, which skill area receives the highest single mark allocation among oral, aural, reading and writing?
4The expectations for Leaving Certificate Lithuanian are broadly aligned to which CEFR band?
5What is the minimum class contact time the NCCA Lithuanian specification is designed for?
6Is the Language Portfolio itself awarded marks for certification?
7What does the Lithuanian word 'labas' typically mean in everyday greetings?
8What does 'ačiū' mean in Lithuanian?
9What is the capital city of Lithuania?
10Lithuanian belongs to which branch of the Indo-European language family?
About the LC Lithuanian Exam
Leaving Certificate Lithuanian is a curricular modern foreign language subject in Ireland, introduced under an NCCA framework specification aligned with other Leaving Certificate foreign languages (including Polish and Portuguese) and broadly mapped to CEFR A2/B1. It is intended for learners from all language backgrounds, including heritage Lithuanian speakers and complete beginners who complete the senior-cycle programme (minimum 180 hours of class contact). Two integrated strands structure learning: communicative language competence (reception, interaction, production, mediation) and plurilingual and pluricultural competence. Assessment by the State Examinations Commission comprises an oral examination (including discussion of the Language Portfolio), an aural examination, and a written examination with reading and writing. Higher Level places relatively more weight on oral and writing; Ordinary Level places relatively more weight on aural and reading. The first curricular examination sat in June 2022. This practice bank develops exam literacy, grammar concepts, cultural knowledge and strategy skills in English with optional short Lithuanian examples.
Exam sponsor: State Examinations Commission (SEC), Ireland; specification by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Three SEC components: oral examination; aural examination (listening reception and mediation); and written examination (reading reception, written production and mediation). Higher Level weights: oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%. Ordinary Level weights: oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%. The Language Portfolio is discussed in the oral but is not marked for certification.
Time Limit
Oral examinations are scheduled by the SEC (commonly around Easter); aural and written components are taken in the June Leaving Certificate examination period. Confirm each year’s exact times and paper formats from SEC circulars and papers.
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark. Results use the H1–H8 scale at Higher Level and O1–O8 at Ordinary Level (H1/O1 = 90–100%, down to H8/O8 = below 30%). Grades from H7/O7 upward attract CAO points under the standard Leaving Certificate points scheme.
Exam / Certification Fees
Candidates in recognised schools do not pay a separate per-subject sitting fee for curricular subjects; external and repeat candidates pay an examination fee set annually by the State Examinations Commission.
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Exam structure and specification
Practice covers the three SEC components, Higher vs Ordinary mark allocations, the role of the Language Portfolio, CEFR A2/B1 alignment, the two NCCA strands, grading on H1–H8 / O1–O8, and how Lithuanian fits among curricular Leaving Certificate languages.
Grammar and language systems
Practice covers Lithuanian as a Baltic language, noun gender and the seven-case system in outline, verb aspect (perfective/imperfective), common present and past forms, agreement, high-frequency functional phrases, and cognate strategies — always with English explanations and short examples such as ačiū (thank you) or labas (hello).
Culture and pluricultural competence
Practice covers Lithuania’s capital Vilnius, Baltic region context, independence history, language status, festivals and customs (for example Joninės / Rasos midsummer traditions), cuisine, arts and diaspora communities, plus respectful comparison of cultures and avoidance of stereotypes.
Reading and writing strategies
Practice covers skimming and scanning authentic-style texts, identifying main points and viewpoints, mediation (summarising meaning), planning coherent written responses, matching register to audience, and common Leaving Certificate written task types.
Oral, aural and communicative strategies
Practice covers speaking fluency vs accuracy balance, initiating and repairing conversation, listening for gist and detail, compensation strategies (paraphrase, cognates, gestures), and preparing portfolio discussion topics for the oral examination.
Preparing for the LC Lithuanian Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark. Results use the H1–H8 scale at Higher Level and O1–O8 at Ordinary Level (H1/O1 = 90–100%, down to H8/O8 = below 30%). Grades from H7/O7 upward attract CAO points under the standard Leaving Certificate points scheme.
- Assessment: Three SEC components: oral examination; aural examination (listening reception and mediation); and written examination (reading reception, written production and mediation). Higher Level weights: oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%. Ordinary Level weights: oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%. The Language Portfolio is discussed in the oral but is not marked for certification.
- Time limit: Oral examinations are scheduled by the SEC (commonly around Easter); aural and written components are taken in the June Leaving Certificate examination period. Confirm each year’s exact times and paper formats from SEC circulars and papers.
- Exam / certification fees: Candidates in recognised schools do not pay a separate per-subject sitting fee for curricular subjects; external and repeat candidates pay an examination fee set annually by the State Examinations Commission. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Leaving Certificate Lithuanian examined?
Through three State Examinations Commission components: an oral examination, an aural (listening) examination, and a written examination that assesses reading and writing. All components reflect the integrated NCCA specification.
What are the mark weights at Higher and Ordinary level?
At Higher Level: oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%. At Ordinary Level: oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%. Ordinary Level gives more weight to receptive skills; Higher Level gives more weight to productive and interactive skills.
What is the Language Portfolio?
Over the two-year course each learner develops a Language Portfolio with texts, projects, reflections and learning goals. In the oral examination candidates discuss a sample of portfolio materials. The portfolio itself is not assessed for certification marks.
Is Leaving Certificate Lithuanian only for native speakers?
No. The specification is for learners from all language backgrounds, including heritage speakers and those with little or no prior Lithuanian. Expectations are broadly aligned to CEFR A2/B1, similar to French, German, Spanish and Italian.
When was Lithuanian first examined as a curricular Leaving Cert subject?
Lithuanian became a curricular subject under the new framework specification in 2020, and the first students sat the examination in June 2022.
Are these official State Examinations Commission questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep single-best-answer concept questions in English, with optional short Lithuanian examples explained in English. Use SEC sample papers, past papers, audio files and marking schemes for full examination practice.