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Key Facts: GCSE Italian Exam

9-1

Grading scale

Ofqual

May-June

Exam series

AQA, Edexcel timetable

2 boards

Specifications available

AQA, Edexcel

100

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AQA, Edexcel GCSE Italian is assessed through linear end-of-course exam papers (Key Stage 4). Coverage spans identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, and grading uses the 9-1 scale on 2026 specifications.

Sample GCSE Italian Practice Questions

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1What does 'mia sorella minore' mean in English?
A.My older sister
B.My younger sister
C.My cousin
D.My stepsister
Explanation: 'Minore' means 'younger' (literally 'lesser') when describing siblings. 'Mia sorella minore' translates to 'my younger sister'. The opposite is 'maggiore' (older).
2Which Italian word means 'grandfather'?
A.zio
B.nonno
C.nipote
D.cugino
Explanation: 'Nonno' is the standard Italian word for 'grandfather'. The feminine 'nonna' means 'grandmother', and 'i nonni' refers to grandparents collectively.
3How would you describe a close friend as 'trustworthy' in Italian?
A.pigro
B.affidabile
C.egoista
D.noioso
Explanation: 'Affidabile' means 'reliable/trustworthy' and comes from the verb 'affidare' (to entrust). It is a positive personality adjective commonly used in GCSE descriptions of friends.
4Which sentence correctly says 'I get on well with my brother'?
A.Mi alzo bene con mio fratello.
B.Vado d'accordo con mio fratello.
C.Mi sento male con mio fratello.
D.Conosco bene mio fratello.
Explanation: 'Andare d'accordo con qualcuno' is the standard idiom for 'to get on well with someone'. The negative form is 'non vado d'accordo con...' (I don't get on with...).
5What does 'il mio migliore amico' mean?
A.My best friend
B.My old friend
C.My new friend
D.My only friend
Explanation: 'Migliore' is the comparative/superlative form of 'buono' meaning 'best'. With the definite article 'il', it forms the superlative 'il migliore' = 'the best'.
6Which adjective describes someone who is 'shy' in Italian?
A.timido
B.simpatico
C.generoso
D.divertente
Explanation: 'Timido' means 'shy/timid'. It agrees with the noun it describes: 'timida' (feminine singular), 'timidi/timide' (plural).
7What is the Italian word for 'classroom'?
A.aula
B.biblioteca
C.palestra
D.mensa
Explanation: 'Aula' (feminine, plural 'aule') means 'classroom' in Italian schools and universities. It comes from Latin 'aula' meaning 'hall'.
8Which subject is 'storia' in English?
A.Geography
B.History
C.Story-writing
D.Science
Explanation: 'Storia' means 'history' as a school subject (it can also mean 'story' in other contexts). It is a feminine noun: 'la storia'.
9What does 'l'orario scolastico' mean?
A.The school uniform
B.The school timetable
C.The school holidays
D.The school report
Explanation: 'L'orario' means 'the timetable/schedule' and 'scolastico' is the adjective for 'school'. Together: the school timetable.
10Which sentence means 'I want to be a doctor'?
A.Voglio diventare medico.
B.Vado dal medico.
C.Sono un medico.
D.Mi piace il medico.
Explanation: 'Voglio diventare' means 'I want to become'. Note that with professions following 'essere' or 'diventare' Italian usually omits the article: 'voglio diventare medico' (not 'un medico').

About the GCSE Italian Exam

GCSE Italian is offered by AQA, Edexcel as part of the UK General Certificate of Secondary Education qualification framework. The course covers identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, grammar and vocabulary and is assessed primarily through written exam papers at the end of the two-year course.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3-5 hours total across multiple papers

Passing Score

Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)

Exam Fee

£40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee) (AQA, Edexcel)

GCSE Italian Exam Content Outline

Core

Theme 1: Identity and Culture

Family, relationships, free time, festivals and traditions in Italy

Core

Theme 2: Local, National and Global Areas

Home town, environment, travel, social issues

Core

Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment

School, future plans, careers

Core

Skills

Listening, speaking, reading, writing; verb conjugation; passato prossimo, imperfetto, conditional

How to Pass the GCSE Italian Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3-5 hours total across multiple papers
  • Exam fee: £40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

GCSE Italian Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use past papers from your specific exam board — questions follow the same style year on year
2Time yourself on full papers to build pacing for the long extended-response questions
3Build a clear understanding of mark schemes — examiners reward specific assessment objectives
4Review examiner reports each summer; common errors repeat

Frequently Asked Questions

What exam boards offer GCSE Italian?

GCSE Italian is offered by AQA, Edexcel. All boards follow Ofqual subject content but vary in the choice of set texts, optional topics, and paper structure.

When is the GCSE Italian exam taken?

Exams are written in the May-June series at the end of the two-year Key Stage 4 course. Most students sit the papers in Year 11.

How is GCSE Italian graded?

GCSEs are graded on the 9-1 scale, where 9 is the highest grade. A grade 4 is a standard pass, and grade 5 is a strong pass. Grade 7 is broadly equivalent to the old A grade.

How many papers does GCSE Italian have?

Most GCSE subjects have 2-3 written papers. The exact number, timing, and weighting depend on the chosen exam board. Some subjects also include a non-examined assessment (NEA) coursework component.