The Mandarin A Level course gives students the opportunity to not only study the Mandarin language in a much more sophisticated way but also to go into more depth on the topics we covered at GCSE such as family, education, work, environment and festivals. They will also learn about more complex issues such as the economic reforms of 1978 that fundamentally changed the global economy and China’s world status, as well as immigration, traditional customs and the changing face of modern Chinese society.
Level 6 in Mandarin GCSE is required.
Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Translation into English. The exam lasts 2 hours and counts for 40% of the qualification. Paper 2 - Written Response to Works and Translation into Mandarin. In this paper, students must write 2 essays, one analysing literature and the other a film. The exam lasts 2 hours 40 minutes and counts for 30% of the qualification. Paper 3 - Speaking. The assessment lasts between 21-23 minutes and counts for 30% of the qualification. Students will discuss one of the topics we have studied as well as present and discuss an independent research project of their own.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,970 - £38,634 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £17,622 - £19,449 |
| Address | Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH |
The Mandarin A Level course gives students the opportunity to not only study the Mandarin language in a much more sophisticated way but also to go into more depth on the topics we covered at GCSE such as family, education, work, environment and festivals. They will also learn about more complex issues such as the economic reforms of 1978 that fundamentally changed the global economy and China’s world status, as well as immigration, traditional customs and the changing face of modern Chinese society.
Level 6 in Mandarin GCSE is required.
Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Translation into English. The exam lasts 2 hours and counts for 40% of the qualification. Paper 2 - Written Response to Works and Translation into Mandarin. In this paper, students must write 2 essays, one analysing literature and the other a film. The exam lasts 2 hours 40 minutes and counts for 30% of the qualification. Paper 3 - Speaking. The assessment lasts between 21-23 minutes and counts for 30% of the qualification. Students will discuss one of the topics we have studied as well as present and discuss an independent research project of their own.