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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
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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.
Sample LC Polish Practice Questions
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1Leaving Certificate curricular Polish is assessed through which three SEC components?
2At Higher Level, what percentage of Leaving Certificate Polish is allocated to the oral examination?
3At Ordinary Level, which pair of weightings is correct for Leaving Certificate Polish?
4Why does Higher Level allocate a larger share of marks to productive and interactive tasks than Ordinary Level?
5In which year was curricular Leaving Certificate Polish first examined?
6How does curricular Leaving Certificate Polish differ from a non-curricular language examination?
7Approximately how long is the Leaving Certificate Polish oral examination interview?
8For the 2026 Leaving Certificate Polish oral, which statement is correct?
9Is the Student Language Portfolio itself awarded marks in the Polish oral?
10What does the aural component of Leaving Certificate Polish primarily assess?
About the LC Polish Exam
Leaving Certificate Polish is a curricular modern foreign language under the NCCA framework specification, first examined in 2022 and aligned broadly to CEFR A2/B1 alongside French, German, Spanish and Italian. It is open to heritage-language and new learners and is assessed by the SEC through oral, aural and written components at Higher and Ordinary levels. The specification has two integrated strands: Communicative Language Competence (reception, interaction, production, mediation) and Plurilingual and Pluricultural Competence. Learners build a Student Language Portfolio over senior cycle; portfolio texts stimulate oral discussion but are not themselves marked. This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for specification knowledge, grammar, culture and exam structure — not a substitute for authentic Polish oral, listening and writing practice.
Exam sponsor: State Examinations Commission (SEC), Ireland. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Three SEC components under the NCCA Leaving Certificate Polish specification (curricular; first examined 2022): (1) oral examination assessing spoken production, interaction and mediation, including discussion of Student Language Portfolio sample texts; (2) aural examination assessing listening reception and mediation; (3) written examination assessing reading reception/mediation and written production. Higher Level mark allocation: oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%. Ordinary Level: oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%. For 2026, the oral (about 12–15 minutes) includes three SEC-published set topics, wider themes, and portfolio discussion; the portfolio itself is not marked.
Time Limit
Oral: approximately 12–15 minutes in the SEC Easter oral window (for 2026, oral examinations in Polish and other modern languages ran Saturday 28 March to Thursday 2 April). Written: typically about 2 hours 30 minutes, with a separate aural session of about 40 minutes on the same June examination day (confirm exact times on the current SEC timetable).
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark. Results use the Leaving Certificate 8-point scale: H1–H8 at Higher Level and O1–O8 at Ordinary Level (grade 1 = 90–100%, then 10% bands down to grade 7 = 30–39%; grade 8 is below 30%).
Exam / Certification Fees
Candidates in recognised schools do not pay a separate sitting fee; external and repeat candidates pay an examination fee set annually by the State Examinations Commission.
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Communicative Language Competence
Practice covers the four CEFR communication modes used in the specification: reception (listening and reading strategies), interaction (spoken and written exchange), production (spoken monologue and written texts for purpose and audience), and mediation (summarising, explaining and reformulating meaning). Items check knowledge of task types used in oral, aural and written components.
Grammar and Linguistic System
Practice covers core Polish grammar needed for accurate communication at Leaving Certificate level: noun cases and gender, adjective agreement, verb aspect (perfective/imperfective), present/past/future forms, common prepositions with case, word order, and functional phrases for everyday and school contexts.
Plurilingual and Pluricultural Competence
Practice covers awareness of Polish-speaking communities and cultures in Poland and the diaspora (including Ireland), festivals and everyday customs, comparing languages and cultures, and using prior language knowledge to support Polish learning.
Exam Structure, Oral and Portfolio
Practice covers Higher vs Ordinary mark weights, the three SEC components, 2026 oral arrangements (set topics, general themes, portfolio discussion), the role of the Language Portfolio (stimulus only, not assessed), grading scale, and distinction from non-curricular languages.
Literature Themes and Text Types
Practice covers themes and text types typical of curricular Polish stimuli (identity, school and future, media, environment, cultural heritage, short literary or cultural extracts) and how candidates respond to or mediate such texts, without treating non-curricular prescribed lists as authoritative for this subject.
Preparing for the LC Polish Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark. Results use the Leaving Certificate 8-point scale: H1–H8 at Higher Level and O1–O8 at Ordinary Level (grade 1 = 90–100%, then 10% bands down to grade 7 = 30–39%; grade 8 is below 30%).
- Assessment: Three SEC components under the NCCA Leaving Certificate Polish specification (curricular; first examined 2022): (1) oral examination assessing spoken production, interaction and mediation, including discussion of Student Language Portfolio sample texts; (2) aural examination assessing listening reception and mediation; (3) written examination assessing reading reception/mediation and written production. Higher Level mark allocation: oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%. Ordinary Level: oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%. For 2026, the oral (about 12–15 minutes) includes three SEC-published set topics, wider themes, and portfolio discussion; the portfolio itself is not marked.
- Time limit: Oral: approximately 12–15 minutes in the SEC Easter oral window (for 2026, oral examinations in Polish and other modern languages ran Saturday 28 March to Thursday 2 April). Written: typically about 2 hours 30 minutes, with a separate aural session of about 40 minutes on the same June examination day (confirm exact times on the current SEC timetable).
- Exam / certification fees: Candidates in recognised schools do not pay a separate sitting fee; 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 Polish examined?
Curricular Polish is examined by the State Examinations Commission through three components: an oral examination, an aural (listening) examination, and a written examination that includes reading and writing. All components are in Polish and reflect the NCCA specification strands.
What are the Higher and Ordinary Level mark allocations?
At Higher Level: oral 30%, aural 25%, reading 25%, writing 20%. At Ordinary Level: oral 25%, aural 30%, reading 30%, writing 15%. Receptive skills carry a larger share at Ordinary Level; productive and interactive skills carry more weight at Higher Level.
What is the Student Language Portfolio?
Over the two years of senior cycle, students build a Language Portfolio of texts and reflections showing their language learning and plurilingual/pluricultural development. In the oral exam they discuss a sample of portfolio texts as a stimulus; the portfolio itself is not assessed for certification marks.
What changed for the Polish oral in 2026?
As part of continued assessment arrangements, the approximately 12–15 minute oral includes questions on three set topics published by the SEC for 2026, plus a wider variety of themes, and discussion of sample texts from the candidate’s Language Portfolio. Confirm the published set topics on the SEC website each year.
Is curricular Polish the same as a non-curricular language exam?
No. Curricular Polish follows the NCCA framework specification (with oral and aural components and a Language Portfolio) and was first examined in 2022. Non-curricular language exams are a different SEC route without this full specification model.
Are these official State Examinations Commission questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep single-best-answer study questions. The official assessment is oral, aural and written in Polish, not multiple choice. Use this bank for concept and knowledge practice alongside authentic Polish speaking, listening, reading and writing, and official SEC materials.