1. Formal writing task (Question 1)—choice between a blog about learning Japanese or an email about free time and hobbies, requiring 160–180 characters in informal/familiar register

2. Formal article task (Question 2)—choice between writing about charity contributions or promoting the hometown for Japanese tourists, requiring 260–300 characters in formal style

3. Translation task (Question 3)—English to Japanese passage about school experiences, kindness of teachers and friends, study difficulties, parental advice, and future academic plans

4. Themes assessed—education, personal development, global citizenship, tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and civic engagement

5. Evaluation criteria—content coverage, justification of opinions, linguistic accuracy, appropriate tone (formal/informal), fluency, and range of vocabulary and grammar

6. Edexcel GCSE Japanese Paper 4 (Higher Tier)—60 marks total, no dictionary allowed, writing section focused on clarity, structured expression, and task fulfillment across familiar and formal contexts