SpeakGaelic FICE Exam – An Lòchran, Glasgow
When : Saturday 07 March, 9:00am – 3:15pm
Where : An Lòchran, Unit 1, 22 Mansfield Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 5QP
Price : £30 per person
Have you recently been learning Gaelic and now want something to show for it? Sabhal Mòr Ostaig are delighted to host for the first time an assessment day at An Lòchran in Glasgow for those wishing to earn the A1 level Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) qualification in Gaelic. These assessments are aimed at those who have already reached A1 level in Gaelic, either by completing the SpeakGaelic A1 course, or an equivalent beginners’ course in Gaelic, and having completed around 100 hours of learning.
The assessment day will consist of four parts, assessing candidates’ reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in Gaelic. On successful completion of the assessments, candidates will receive a certificate from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig confirming their language ability according to the official criteria of the CEFR.
Having reached A1 level, learners should understand and be able to use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. They should be able to introduce themselves and others and be able to ask and answer questions about basic personal details, such as where they are from, where they live, details about their family, hobbies and their occupation, and their likes and dislikes. Learners should be able to have basic interactions in the language covering familiar personal topics.
Please see the CEFR Scale and example assessment below for more about what is expected of A1 candidates.
FICE-A1- Sgrìobhadh Pàipear 1
FICE-A1- Leughadh Pàipear 1
FICE-A1- Èisteachd Pàipear 1
FICE-A1- Bruidhinn Pàipear 1
Timetable – Saturday 07 March 2026
9:00 – Welcome / Orientation
9:30-10:15 – Reading Assessment
10:15-11:00 – Writing Assessment
11:00-11:30 – Break
11:30-12:15 – Listening Assessment
12:15-13:15 – Lunch
13:15-15:15 – Oral Assessment (Individual Appointments)
If you have any questions, please email Màrtainn Mac a’ Bhàillidh