Practical Languages

Exam details

Features

Entry 3 Award in Speaking and Listening in Japanese
Entry 3 Award in Reading and Writing in Japanese
Entry 3 Certificate* in Practical Japanese
Level 1 Award in Speaking and Listening in Japanese
Level 1 Award in Reading and Writing in Japanese
Level 1 Certificate* in Practical Japanese

* The certificate covers all four skills

Assessment

Providers can choose the topics they want to cover and will be free to develop assessment activities, which meet the qualification criteria, to suit individual circumstances and learners. Assessments are internally set and marked as well as internally and externally moderated.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry age is 14. (This includes Year 9 pupils.)

Suitable for

Any learner from age 14 to adult

Recommended number of contact hours

	Award in Speaking & Listening	Award in Reading and Writing	Certificate in Practical Japanese
Entry 3	60	90	150
Level 1	90	90	180

NB: The GLH given above is an estimated time but could vary depending on the centre and learners (e.g. it could be less than that stated).

Recommended coursebook

No specific resources are recommended, however, exemplar materials and further supporting information are available from the awarding body on request.

Grades awarded

Pass / Fail. Achievement is based on sufficient evidence meeting the qualification assessment criteria.