Leaving Cert Spanish 2021

The 2021 Leaving Cert Spanish exam papers and official marking scheme, free below as direct PDF links from the State Examinations Commission archive.

Higher Level

What's in the 2021 Higher Level paper?
  • Q1 reading comprehension, prescribed literature, journalistic text · 50 marks
  • Q1 written production, dialogue, letter writing · 25 marks
  • Q1 reading comprehension, opinion writing, volunteering · 100 marks
  • Q2 written production, diary entry, note · 25 marks
  • Q2 reading comprehension, environment, sport · 10 marks

Ordinary Level

What's in the 2021 Ordinary Level paper?
  • Q1 reading comprehension, spanish culture, food · 45 marks
  • Q2 reading comprehension, wildlife, environment · 25 marks
  • Q3 reading comprehension, geography, culture · 25 marks
  • Q4 reading comprehension, education, costa rica · 25 marks
  • Q5 reading comprehension, celebrity, charity · 40 marks
  • Q6 written production, letter writing, communication · 40 marks
  • Q7 written production, communication · 20 marks

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