This page includes IsiXhosa FAL Grade 12 past papers and memos.
IsiXhosa FAL Grade 12 exam question paper is divided into Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3.
Look at the structures of each paper below:
Paper 1 Exam Structure
| Isandelo (Section) | Focus and Marks |
| ICANDELO A | Focus: Uvavanyo lokuqonda (Comprehension) Marks: 30 marks |
| ICANDELO B | Focus: Ushwankathelo (Summary) Marks: 10 marks |
| ICANDELO C | Focus: Izakhi nemigaqo yokusetyenziswa kolwimi (Language structures and conventions) Marks: 40 marks |
Paper 2 Exam Structure:
| Isandelo (Section) | Focus and Marks |
| ICANDELO A | Focus: Inoveli (Novel) Marks: 35 marks |
| ICANDELO B | Focus: Idrama (Drama) Marks: 35 marks |
| ICANDELO C | Focus: Amabali amafutshane (Short stories) Marks: 35 marks |
| ICANDELO D | Focus: Isihobe (Poetry)Marks: 35 marks |
Paper 3 Exam Structure:
| Isandelo (Section) | Focus and Marks |
| ICANDELO A | Focus: Isincoko (Essay) Marks: 50 marks |
| ICANDELO B | Focus: Umhlathi omde (Longer Transactional Text) Marks: 30 marks |
| ICANDELO C | Focus: Umhlathi omfutshane (Shorter Transactional Text) Marks: 20 marks |
IsiXhosa FAL Grade 12 Papers
2027
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
2026
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
2025
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
2024
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
2023
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
2022
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
2021
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
2020
| Term | Download Links |
| Term 1 (March/April) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 2 (May/June) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 3 (August/September) | [Papers & Memos Link] |
| Term 4 (November) | [Papers & Memos Link] |