Leaving Cert German 2025

The 2025 Leaving Cert German exam papers and official marking scheme, free below as direct PDF links from the State Examinations Commission archive.

Higher Level

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What's in the 2025 Higher Level paper?
  • Q1 reading comprehension, gaming, adolescence, family · 60 marks
  • Q2 applied grammar, verb tenses, adjective endings · 25 marks
  • Q3 reading comprehension, antarctica, careers, science · 60 marks
  • Q4 written production, image stimulus, extreme weather, diary writing · 25 marks
  • Q5 written production, letter, image stimulus, older people · 50 marks

Ordinary Level

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What's in the 2025 Ordinary Level paper?
  • Q1 reading comprehension, travel, ireland, biography · 60 marks
  • Q2 applied grammar, compound words, prepositions · 15 marks
  • Q3 reading comprehension, social media, reading and books · 60 marks
  • Q4 written expression, dialogue, email · 15 marks
  • Q5 reading comprehension, happiness, lifestyle · 40 marks
  • Q6 written production, letter writing, picture story · 30 marks
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