French in St Colmcille's explores all aspects the French language; listening, speaking, reading and writing. Pupils at both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate study a range of topics to prepare for them for their assessments.
The Honours Leaving Cert Exam is assessed as follows:
Aural - 80 marks (20%)
Comprehensions - 120 marks (30%)
Written Expression - 100 marks (25%)
Oral - 100 marks (25%)
The Ordinary Leaving Cert Exam is assessed as follows:
Aural - 100 marks (25%)
Comprehensions - 160 (40%)
Written Expression - 60 marks (15%)
Oral - 80 marks (20%)