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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: LC Polish Exam

3 components

Curricular Polish is assessed by oral, aural and written examinations set by the SEC

NCCA Leaving Certificate Polish specification

30% oral (H)

At Higher Level the oral is worth 30% of the subject (25% at Ordinary Level)

NCCA Leaving Certificate Polish specification

2022

Curricular Leaving Certificate Polish was first examined in 2022

NCCA / PPLI curricular language introduction

A2/B1

Expectations are broadly aligned to CEFR A2/B1, similar to other LC modern foreign languages

NCCA Polish specification (framework approach)

2 strands

Communicative Language Competence and Plurilingual and Pluricultural Competence

NCCA Leaving Certificate Polish specification

12–15 min

Approximate length of the Polish oral interview, including portfolio discussion

SEC assessment arrangements for Leaving Certificate

Portfolio not marked

Language Portfolio texts support oral discussion but are not assessed for certification

NCCA Language Portfolio Guidelines (Polish)

100

Free original English-language MCQ study questions in this OpenExamPrep bank

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Curricular Leaving Certificate Polish (NCCA; first exams 2022) is assessed by SEC oral, aural and written components at Higher and Ordinary levels (Higher: oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%). It targets communicative competence plus plurilingual/pluricultural awareness at about CEFR A2/B1. For 2026 orals, candidates discuss three set topics, wider themes and Language Portfolio samples; the portfolio is not graded. This 100-question bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation — official assessment is in Polish and is not MCQ.

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1Leaving Certificate curricular Polish is assessed through which three SEC components?
A.Oral, aural and written examinations
B.Coursework portfolio only and one written paper
C.Practical performance and multiple-choice paper
D.Non-curricular translation paper only
Explanation: The NCCA specification states that Leaving Certificate Polish is assessed through an oral examination, an aural examination and a written examination, all administered by the SEC.
2At Higher Level, what percentage of Leaving Certificate Polish is allocated to the oral examination?
A.30%
B.15%
C.50%
D.10%
Explanation: At Higher Level the oral is worth 30%. Ordinary Level oral is 25%. Higher Level weights productive and interactive skills more heavily.
3At Ordinary Level, which pair of weightings is correct for Leaving Certificate Polish?
A.Oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%
B.Oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%
C.Oral 40%, aural 20%, reading 20%, writing 20%
D.Oral 10%, aural 10%, reading 40%, writing 40%
Explanation: Ordinary Level: oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%. Receptive skills carry a larger share at Ordinary Level.
4Why does Higher Level allocate a larger share of marks to productive and interactive tasks than Ordinary Level?
A.Because for most learners receptive skills develop ahead of productive skills, so Ordinary emphasises reception more
B.Because Higher Level candidates do not sit an aural exam
C.Because writing is never assessed at Ordinary Level
D.Because the oral is optional at Ordinary Level
Explanation: The specification explains that receptive skills typically outpace productive skills during language learning, so Ordinary weights reception more and Higher weights production/interaction more.
5In which year was curricular Leaving Certificate Polish first examined?
A.2022
B.2016
C.2010
D.2026
Explanation: Curricular Polish (NCCA framework specification shared with other new languages) was first examined in 2022, with oral and aural as well as written assessment.
6How does curricular Leaving Certificate Polish differ from a non-curricular language examination?
A.Curricular Polish follows the NCCA specification with oral, aural and written components and a Language Portfolio model
B.Curricular Polish is MCQ-only and has no oral
C.Non-curricular languages always include an aural worth 50%
D.There is no difference in assessment model
Explanation: Curricular Polish uses the NCCA framework (communicative and plurilingual/pluricultural strands), SEC oral/aural/written assessment, and portfolio-supported oral discussion. Non-curricular languages are a different SEC route.
7Approximately how long is the Leaving Certificate Polish oral examination interview?
A.About 12 to 15 minutes
B.About 45 to 60 minutes
C.About 3 minutes only
D.A full half-day continuous assessment
Explanation: Assessment arrangements describe a twelve-to-fifteen-minute oral interview, including general/set-topic conversation and Language Portfolio discussion.
8For the 2026 Leaving Certificate Polish oral, which statement is correct?
A.Candidates are asked about three SEC-published set topics, wider themes, and sample texts from their Language Portfolio
B.Candidates only read a memorised script and answer no questions
C.The oral is replaced entirely by coursework marks
D.Only picture sequences are examined, with no conversation
Explanation: 2026 assessment arrangements for Polish state that as part of the 12–15 minute interview candidates answer questions on three set topics (published on the SEC website), wider themes/topics, and discuss portfolio sample texts.
9Is the Student Language Portfolio itself awarded marks in the Polish oral?
A.No — portfolio texts are a stimulus for discussion; the portfolio is not assessed for certification
B.Yes — the portfolio is 50% of the subject grade
C.Yes — examiners mark every portfolio page for grammar only
D.Only at Ordinary Level is the portfolio graded as coursework
Explanation: NCCA portfolio guidelines and the specification state that portfolio work supports and stimulates oral discussion, but the portfolio itself is not assessed for certification.
10What does the aural component of Leaving Certificate Polish primarily assess?
A.Listening reception and mediation
B.Only singing pronunciation drills
C.Only grammar gap-fill without audio
D.Only extended essay writing
Explanation: The aural examination assesses listening reception and mediation — understanding spoken Polish and handling meaning across modalities as appropriate to the specification.

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