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__2012 IGCSE EXAM DATES__
1LE : Paper 2 (R/C) - 10/5/12; Paper 3 (D/W & Essay) - 15/5/12; Oral - 18-21/4/12

2LE : Paper 2 - 10/5/12; Paper 4 - 18/5/12; Oral - 18-21/4/12

 

__Exam options to consider and decision is due on Wednesday:__ a) two external exams in November 2011 and June 2012 OR one external exam in June 2012 b) 1st language extended OR/AND 2nd language extended. c) if 2nd language extended, choose oral count-in OR separate oral endorsement.

__ Q: Should you choose oral count-in or separate oral endorsement? __ It depends largely on your strengths. If you are strong in the listening component but poor in the speaking part, the 'oral endorsement' option is better. In this case, your speaking ability will not be part of the main paper calculation but your listening will (30%).

If you are strong in both components, then it would be better for you to choose 'oral count-in' as the listening and speaking parts will each contribute 15% to your exam.

For example, If you score an A (above 75%) in the sample listening test, then the separate oral endorsement is a good option. However, if you know that you would respond well to the oral situation, and would score above 75%, then the oral count-in is better.

Both oral exam options are precisely the same. Orals topics, listening test, everything is the same. It is simply the weighting of the marks that you can manipulate for your own benefit.