WAEC GCE French Syllabus 2025/2026
The 2025/2026 WAEC GCE French syllabus is designed to assess candidates’ proficiency in written and spoken French, including grammar, comprehension, translation, and essay writing. It prepares students for academic and professional use of the language.
This syllabus applies to candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates (GCE). It emphasizes communication skills, cultural awareness, and linguistic accuracy.
Scheme of Examination
- Paper 1: Objectives
- 60 multiple-choice questions on grammar, vocabulary, and structure
- Duration: 1 hour
- Marks: 60
- Paper 2: Essay and Translation
- Section A: Essay writing (choose one out of three topics)
- Section B: English to French translation
- Section C: French to English translation
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks: 100
- Paper 3: Oral (where applicable)
- Listening comprehension and spoken responses
- Conducted in selected centers
- Marks: 40
Core Syllabus Topics
1. Grammar and Structure
- Parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs
- Tenses: present, past (passé composé, imparfait), future, conditional
- Sentence construction and agreement
- Negation, interrogation, prepositions, conjunctions
2. Vocabulary and Expression
- Everyday vocabulary: family, school, work, travel, health
- Idiomatic expressions and proverbs
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Formal and informal registers
3. Comprehension
- Reading short passages and answering questions
- Identifying main ideas, context clues, and vocabulary in use
- Cultural references and inference
4. Translation
- English to French: simple and compound sentences
- French to English: narrative and descriptive passages
- Emphasis on accuracy, grammar, and meaning
5. Essay Writing
- Types: narrative, descriptive, expository, informal letters
- Word count: 150–200 words
- Coherence, grammar, creativity, and relevance
6. Oral French (where applicable)
- Listening to short dialogues or monologues
- Answering questions based on audio
- Pronunciation, intonation, and fluency
Sample Questions
Objective Example:
Choose the correct translation for “She is going to the market.”
- Elle va au marché
- Elle est allé au marché
- Elle irait au marché
- Elle va marché
Answer: A. Elle va au marché
Essay Example:
Écrivez une lettre à votre ami(e) en France pour lui parler de votre école et de vos matières préférées.
Answer Tip: Use informal tone, include school name, subjects, teachers, and personal feelings.
Translation Example:
Translate into English: “Le président a annoncé une nouvelle réforme de l’éducation.”
Answer: The president announced a new education reform.