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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: MATSEC SEC French Exam

SEC 14

Official MATSEC subject code

MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue

30% + 70%

Paper I (SBA) + Paper II (controlled) weighting for school candidates

SEC Regulations / Assessment Code of Practice

Levels 1–3

Overall SEC attainment levels reported

SEC Regulations 2025

Grades 1–8

Paper II grade scale (1 highest)

SEC Regulations 2025

EUR 35

Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)

MATSEC Examination Fees document

2 hours

Typical Paper II controlled written duration (most subjects)

SEC 14 2026 scheme of assessment

100

Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)

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MATSEC SEC French (SEC 14) is a Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate subject assessed mainly via Paper I SBA (30%) and Paper II controlled assessment (70%; typically 2 hours / 100 marks). Results report Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the 2026 syllabus, not an official MATSEC paper simulation.

Sample MATSEC SEC French Practice Questions

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1What is the French word for 'hello' (informal daytime greeting)?
A.Bonsoir
B.Salut
C.Au revoir
D.Merci
Explanation: 'Salut' is the informal French greeting for 'hi/hello'. SEC French Speaking Task 1 often begins with everyday greetings from the Themes list (Greetings).
2Choose the correct article: ___ livre (the book).
A.la
B.le
C.les
D.l'
Explanation: 'Livre' is masculine singular, so the definite article is 'le'. Gender of nouns and article agreement are core Grammar competence items in Appendix 4.
3What does 'J'ai un chien' mean?
A.I have a cat
B.I have a dog
C.I want a dog
D.I love dogs
Explanation: 'J'ai' = I have (avoir, present); 'un chien' = a dog. Pets vocabulary sits under Myself and Others in the SEC themes list.
4Which day of the week is 'mercredi'?
A.Monday
B.Tuesday
C.Wednesday
D.Thursday
Explanation: 'Mercredi' is Wednesday. Days of the week are listed under Time and Calendar in Appendix 3 themes.
5Complete: Je ___ étudiant. (I am a student — masculine)
A.es
B.suis
C.est
D.sommes
Explanation: 'Je suis' is the first-person singular of être (to be) in the present tense. Present indicative is listed first among required verb tenses in Appendix 4.
6What is the French for 'thank you very much'?
A.De rien
B.S'il vous plaît
C.Merci beaucoup
D.Excusez-moi
Explanation: 'Merci beaucoup' means 'thank you very much'. Expressing gratitude is assessed in LO 3 (spoken reaction) and LO 8 (written reaction).
7Which French word means 'school'?
A.la maison
B.l'école
C.le magasin
D.la gare
Explanation: 'L'école' means school (feminine; elided article). Places — Home, School, Towns — are Theme 5 in the SEC syllabus.
8Choose the correct plural: un ami → ___
A.des amis
B.les ami
C.un amies
D.des amie
Explanation: Masculine singular 'un ami' becomes plural 'des amis' (indefinite plural article + -s). Noun number and articles are Grammar competence items 2 and 4.
9What does 'Il fait beau' describe?
A.It is raining
B.The weather is nice
C.It is cold
D.It is windy
Explanation: 'Il fait beau' is a standard weather expression meaning the weather is fine/nice. Weather and seasons are under Time and Calendar themes.
10Which option correctly says 'I like football'?
A.Je déteste le football
B.J'aime le football
C.Je joue pas football
D.Je suis football
Explanation: 'J'aime le football' uses aimer + definite article for likes. Expressing likes/dislikes is LO 1 (spoken production) assessment criterion 1.1b.

About the MATSEC SEC French Exam

Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) French — SEC 14 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Assessment follows the national SEC model: Paper I school-based assessment (30% for school candidates) and Paper II MATSEC-controlled assessment (70%), reporting overall Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. Topic coverage follows the official 2026 subject foci in the SEC 14 syllabus. Assessment primarily in French; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus grammar, vocabulary and reading judgment with target-language items where the skill requires French.

Assessment

School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours) with listening/reading/writing as specified. Private candidates: controlled Paper I (written portion timed per syllabus, e.g. 1 hour written elements) + Paper II. Oral components as scheduled.

Time Limit

Paper II controlled written examination: 2 hours (100 marks); oral/aural timings per MATSEC session notices.

Passing Score

Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).

Exam Fee

The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)

MATSEC SEC French Exam Content Outline

Core

Speaking

Speaking

Core

Writing

Writing

Core

Listening

Listening

Core

Reading

Reading

Core

Grammar and vocabulary in context

Grammar and vocabulary in context

How to Pass the MATSEC SEC French Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
  • Assessment: School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours) with listening/reading/writing as specified. Private candidates: controlled Paper I (written portion timed per syllabus, e.g. 1 hour written elements) + Paper II. Oral components as scheduled.
  • Time limit: Paper II controlled written examination: 2 hours (100 marks); oral/aural timings per MATSEC session notices.
  • Exam fee: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.

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MATSEC SEC French Study Tips from Top Performers

1Work from the official SEC 14 2026 syllabus learning outcomes and assessment criteria on um.edu.mt/matsec — examiners mark to those criteria.
2Practise timed Paper II-style structured answers (not only MCQ); school SBA evidence still counts 30% for school candidates.
3Choose the correct Paper II tier (Level 1–2 vs 2–3; Mathematics also offers 3–3*) with your teacher before registration closes.
4Use MATSEC past papers and marking schemes for personal study only; commercial reproduction requires MATSEC permission.
5For non-MCQ components (oral, practical, portfolio, coursework), schedule deliberate practice outside this bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATSEC SEC French?

Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) French — SEC 14 (2026) is a Secondary Education Certificate subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the 2026 learning-outcomes syllabus (SEC 14). It is taken mainly by Year 11 / Form V candidates (or private candidates aged 16+ by 31 December of the certification year).

How is MATSEC SEC French assessed?

School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written paper (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours) with listening/reading/writing as specified. Private candidates: controlled Paper I (written portion timed per syllabus, e.g. 1 hour written elements) + Paper II. Oral components as scheduled. Overall Levels 1–3 are reported from cumulative Paper I and Paper II performance; Paper II is graded 1–8.

How much does MATSEC SEC registration cost?

The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.

What is a good Paper II grade?

Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).

Are these official MATSEC examination questions?

No. Official MATSEC SEC French uses written, oral, practical and/or school-based components as set in the SEC 14 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge and decision practice only.