German B - Copenhagen International School

Language B
Language B Department Philosophy Statement
The aim of the CIS language B programme is to help the students to gain competence in a language
other than their mother tongue/s­or English­ with the long term goal of multi­lingualism. At CIS we
believe that our programme contributes in an enjoyable and active way to the holistic development of
the student by improving personal skills and fostering an attitude of openness, respect and
understanding in a complex and multicultural world.
All level 1 – 3 Language B courses are assessed against the Foundation Assessment Criteria as
follows:
MYP Language B Assessment Criteria
Criterion A Oral communication ­ message and interaction 8
Criterion B Oral communication ­ language 8
Criterion C Writing ­ message and interaction 8
Criterion D Writing ­ language 8
Criterion E Reading comprehension
16 (8x2)
33