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Key Facts: NSSCO English Second Language 6109 Exam
6109
NSSCO English Second Language syllabus code
NIED NSSCO English Second Language Syllabus
2h30
Paper 1 Reading and Writing duration
NIED NSSCO English Second Language scheme of assessment
70/40/30
Paper 1 / Paper 2 / Paper 3 raw marks
NIED NSSCO English Second Language Syllabus
60/20/20
Paper weighting (%) for Reading & Writing / Listening / Speaking
NIED NSSCO English Second Language Syllabus
A*–G
Grade scale (A* highest; G lowest)
NIED NSSCO English Second Language Syllabus
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
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NSSCO English Second Language 6109 is examined by DNEA through Paper 1 Reading and Writing (70 marks, 60%), Paper 2 Listening (40 marks, 20%), and Paper 3 Speaking (30 marks, 20%), with grades A*–G. This page’s 100 free questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for grammar, reading strategies, writing conventions, and vocabulary — not an official past paper and not a listening/speaking simulator.
Sample NSSCO English Second Language 6109 Practice Questions
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1A Windhoek newspaper article states: 'After months of drought, farmers watched the first rain clouds gather over the Khomas Highlands.' What is the main idea of this sentence?
2In an NSSCO reading task, the instruction word 'infer' most nearly means that you should:
3A brochure says a museum opens 'daily except Mondays from 09:00 to 17:00'. A tourist arrives at 10:00 on a Tuesday. According to the brochure, the museum is:
4Which reading strategy best helps you recover meaning when a paragraph suddenly becomes confusing?
5A writer describes a coastal town as 'sun-bleached, salt-bitten, and stubbornly cheerful'. The tone is best described as:
6In Paper 1 Task 2 multiple matching, the most reliable approach is to:
7Read: 'Although the coach praised the team's effort, the final whistle still left supporters disappointed.' The word 'Although' signals:
8A review says a film is 'technically dazzling but emotionally hollow'. The reviewer's overall judgement is that the film:
9When a question asks you to 'summarise', you should mainly:
10A public notice reads: 'No swimming when red flags are flying.' This instruction primarily:
About the NSSCO English Second Language 6109 Exam
NSSCO English Second Language (6109) is Namibia’s Ordinary Level senior secondary ESL qualification for Grades 10–11. The NIED syllabus integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar/language usage. Official assessment is Paper 1 Reading and Writing, Paper 2 Listening (recorded), and Paper 3 Speaking, with grades A*–G.
Exam sponsor: Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA), Namibia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Paper 1 Reading and Writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%): Tasks 1–4 reading (open questions, multiple matching, note-taking, 4-option MCQ) and Tasks 5–6 writing (guided ~100–150 words; extended ~200–250 words). Paper 2 Listening (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%, recorded CD). Paper 3 Speaking (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%).
Time Limit
Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2: approximately 50 minutes; Paper 3: about 10–15 minutes
Passing Score
Grades A*–G (A* highest; G lowest). Grade descriptions are provided for A, C, E and G.
Exam / Certification Fees
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by DNEA as a single national percentage for English Second Language 6109. DNEA/NIED examiners’ reports discuss performance by paper and task rather than a single pass-rate figure This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Reading Skills & Strategies
Instruction words, gist/detail, inference, tone, functional texts, note-taking, summary, graphics, and comprehension-monitoring strategies.
Writing Conventions & Text Types
Guided and extended writing formats, audience/register, paragraphing, punctuation, commonly confused words, and revision.
Grammar & Language Usage
Tenses, conditionals, articles, concord, voice, reported speech, relative clauses, modals, and related structures.
Vocabulary & Figurative Language
Context meaning, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, simile/metaphor, euphemism, collocations, and precise word choice.
Preparing for the NSSCO English Second Language 6109 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grades A*–G (A* highest; G lowest). Grade descriptions are provided for A, C, E and G.
- Assessment: Paper 1 Reading and Writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%): Tasks 1–4 reading (open questions, multiple matching, note-taking, 4-option MCQ) and Tasks 5–6 writing (guided ~100–150 words; extended ~200–250 words). Paper 2 Listening (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%, recorded CD). Paper 3 Speaking (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%).
- Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2: approximately 50 minutes; Paper 3: about 10–15 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees. Official sources
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NSSCO English Second Language 6109: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSSCO English Second Language 6109?
NSSCO English Second Language (syllabus code 6109) is Namibia’s Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level ESL qualification for Grades 10–11, with learning content published by NIED and national examinations administered by DNEA.
How is NSSCO English Second Language assessed?
Candidates take Paper 1 Reading and Writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%), Paper 2 Listening (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%), and Paper 3 Speaking (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%). Speaking is counted in the award.
What grades are awarded for NSSCO English Second Language?
Learners who follow the curriculum are eligible for grades A*–G (A* highest, G lowest). The syllabus provides grade descriptions for A, C, E and G.
How much does the NSSCO English Second Language exam cost?
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at the time of writing. Confirm fees with DNEA or your centre, and do not use NAMCOL tuition amounts as the national exam fee.
Are these official DNEA examination questions?
No. Official assessment includes mixed reading/writing tasks, a recorded listening paper, and a speaking test. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for grammar, reading strategies, writing conventions, and vocabulary only — not a listening or speaking simulator.
What topics does the 6109 syllabus cover?
Integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills plus grammar and language usage (tenses, conditionals, articles, concord, voice, reported speech, vocabulary, figurative language, and text types such as letters, reports, articles, and essays).