Pearson Edexcel GCSE French Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2017
15 filesGCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2017
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2017
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2017
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2017
GCSE French – Listening Examinations – 5FR01 June 2017
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2017
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2017
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2017
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2017
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2017
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 2 Paper 2A & 2B – June 2017
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2017
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2017
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2017
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2017
June 2016
10 filesGCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2016
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2016
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2016
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2016
GCSE French – GCSE French Foundation Listening Examination MP3 (1F)- June 2016
GCSE French – GCSE French Higher Listening Examination MP3 (1H)- June 2016
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2016
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2016
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2016
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2016
June 2015
16 filesGCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2015
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2015
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2015
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 2 Paper 2A and 2B – June 2015
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2015
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2015
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2015
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2015
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2015
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2015
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2015
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2015
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2015
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2015 (Foundation)
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2015 (Higher)
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2015
June 2014
18 filesA-Level French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2014 (Foundation)
A-Level French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2014 (Higher)
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2014
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2014
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2014
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2014
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2014
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2014
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 2 Paper 2A & 2B – June 2014
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2014
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2014 (Higher)
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2014
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2014
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2014 (Foundation)
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2014
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2014
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2014
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2014
January 2013
2 filesJune 2013
10 filesGCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2013 (Foundation)
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – French – June 2013 (Higher)
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2013
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2013
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2013
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2013
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2013
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2013
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2013
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2013
June 2012
10 filesGCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – June 2012 (Foundation)
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – June 2012 (Higher)
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2012
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2012
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2012
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2012
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2012
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2012
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2012
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2012
June 2011
8 filesGCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – June 2011 – Higher Tier
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – June 2011 – Foundation Tier
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2011
GCSE French – Mark scheme – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2011
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2011
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2011
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2011
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2011
June 2010
11 filesGCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – June 2010 (Foundation)
GCSE French – Listening Examination MP3s – June 2010 (Higher)
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3F – June 2010
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2010
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2010
GCSE French – Question paper – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2010
GCSE French – Raw marks converted to UMS – June 2010
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 4 – June 2010
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1F – June 2010
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 3 Paper 3H – June 2010
GCSE French – Examiner report – Unit 1 Paper 1H – June 2010
Edexcel GCSE French: Four Skills, Two Tiers, and Authentic French in the Examination
Exam Paper Structure
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9-1 |
| Assessment Type | 4 skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
| Tiers | Foundation (grades 1-5) and Higher (grades 4-9) |
| Paper 1 (Listening) | 35 min (F) / 1 hr (H) — audio files included |
| Paper 2 (Speaking) | 7-12 min teacher oral exam |
| Paper 3 (Reading) | 45 min (F) / 1 hr (H) |
| Paper 4 (Writing) | 1 hr (F) / 1 hr 20 min (H) |
| Available Sessions | Multiple years |
| Total Resources | 280 |
Key Topics in French
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Answer in English | Write your response in English, not the target language |
| Answer in French | Write your response in French, not in English |
| Translate into English | Render the French text accurately in natural English |
| Translate into French | Render the English text in accurate French with correct grammar |
| Write approximately [X] words | Aim for the stated word count in your French writing task |
| Choose ONE title | Select one of the two extended writing options provided |
| Write the letter | Indicate your listening multiple-choice answer by writing only the letter |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 82–92% |
| Grade 8 | 71–81% |
| Grade 7 | 60–70% |
| Grade 6 | 50–59% |
| Grade 5 | 40–49% |
| Grade 4 | 30–39% |
⚠️ Typical Higher tier boundaries across four components. Actual boundaries vary by series — check Pearson's website.
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