Exam Layout Higher Level

Overview

2024 Exam Adjustments

Table showing exam adjustments for Leaving Cert Higher Level German in 2024

Below you will find the details on the layout of the Leaving Cert Higher Level German exam. More specific information and guidance on each section, as well as H1 Grade Sample Answers and Guides, are available on the respective pages of this website, accessible using the menu above or by clicking the links in the text below.

Mündliche Prüfung / Oral Exam

Marks Going100 marks
Percentage of Final Grade25%
Timing15 minutes

There is a common oral exam for both levels at Leaving Cert, and at Higher Level the Oral Exam is worth 25% (versus 20% at Ordinary Level). See the Mündliche Prüfung section of the website for information on Exam Technique, Useful Expressions, Sample Questions and H1 Grade Sample Answers.

Leseverständnis / Reading Comprehension

Marks Going120 marks
Percentage of Final Grade30%
Timing75-80 minutes

There are two reading comprehensions at Higher Level. See the Leseverständnis section of the website for information on Exam Technique, H1 Grade Sample Answers, Past Papers and Key Vocabulary for Reading Comprehensions.

Angewandte Grammatik / Applied Grammar

Marks Going25 marks
Percentage of Final Grade6.25%
Timing10 minutes

This section follows on from the first reading comprehension and will examine various elements of German Grammar. See the Angewandte Grammatik section of the website for information on Exam Technique and Past Papers as well as our Higher Level Angewandte Grammatik and Leaving Cert German Grammar Guides.

Äußerung zum Thema / Expression of Opinion Writing Task

Marks Going25 marks
Percentage of Final Grade6.25%
Timing20 minutes

You will be given two options in this section and must choose one. See the Äußerung zum Thema section of the website for information on Exam Technique, Past Papers, H1 Grade Sample Answers and Useful Phrases and Vocabulary.

Schriftliche Produktion / Written Production

Marks Going50 marks
Percentage of Final Grade12.5%
Timing40-45 minutes

You will be given two options in this section and must choose one. See the Schriftliche Produktion section of the website for information on Exam Technique, Past Papers, H1 Grade Sample Answers and Useful Phrases and Vocabulary for the Written Production.

Hörverständnis / Listening Comprehension

Marks Going80 marks
Percentage of Final Grade20%
Timing40 minutes

There are four parts in the Listening Exam and is completed after the Written Paper has been completed and handed up. See the Hörverständnis section of the website for information on Exam Technique, Past Papers and Useful Vocabulary.