Chinese (Mandarin) is taught at Westminster from the Lower Shell as an optional subject. It is, of course, very different from the other languages on the curriculum: while straightforward in some respects, its structure and writing system offers a good intellectual and academic challenge. Pupils enjoy the sense of cultural discovery involved in learning Chinese. Pupils at Westminster embrace the subject with enthusiasm and success.
Offers of places will be sent out in December. Some candidates will be placed on a waiting list, and these candidates will be contacted if they are going to be offered a place. The offer of a place is conditional on a candidate achieving a minimum of eight (I)GCSE passes at A / 7 grade, of which at least four are at A* / 8-9 in the subjects to be studied at A Level. Candidates require a grade 8 or 9 in Chinese (Mandarin) at (I)GCSE level. The department will consider applicants predicted on grade 7 or above and will review a candidate’s individual merits and potential during the application process.
The entrance examination includes reading comprehension and writing tasks based on the knowledge and proficiency that we expect successful (I)GCSE candidates to have acquired. In the interview, there will be a brief conversation in Mandarin.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £49,518 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £34,299 - £37,485; |
| Address | Little Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PF |
Chinese (Mandarin) is taught at Westminster from the Lower Shell as an optional subject. It is, of course, very different from the other languages on the curriculum: while straightforward in some respects, its structure and writing system offers a good intellectual and academic challenge. Pupils enjoy the sense of cultural discovery involved in learning Chinese. Pupils at Westminster embrace the subject with enthusiasm and success.
Offers of places will be sent out in December. Some candidates will be placed on a waiting list, and these candidates will be contacted if they are going to be offered a place. The offer of a place is conditional on a candidate achieving a minimum of eight (I)GCSE passes at A / 7 grade, of which at least four are at A* / 8-9 in the subjects to be studied at A Level. Candidates require a grade 8 or 9 in Chinese (Mandarin) at (I)GCSE level. The department will consider applicants predicted on grade 7 or above and will review a candidate’s individual merits and potential during the application process.
The entrance examination includes reading comprehension and writing tasks based on the knowledge and proficiency that we expect successful (I)GCSE candidates to have acquired. In the interview, there will be a brief conversation in Mandarin.