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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)?
2Choose the correct article: ___ livre (the book).
3What does 'J'ai un chien' mean?
4Which day of the week is 'mercredi'?
5Complete: Je ___ étudiant. (I am a student — masculine)
6What is the French for 'thank you very much'?
7Which French word means 'school'?
8Choose the correct plural: un ami → ___
9What does 'Il fait beau' describe?
10Which option correctly says 'I like football'?
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.
Exam sponsor: MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
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 / Certification Fees
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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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Speaking
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Grammar and vocabulary in context
Preparing for 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 / certification fees: 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. Official sources
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MATSEC SEC French: Suggested Study Strategy
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.