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Certificate in SL Language B Mandarin IB Standard

at St Mary Magdalene Academy, London · school or sixth form

Level 3Stepping stonesCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This fascinating subject has appeal to a wide variety of students attracting those with musical, scientific and artistic sensibilities and/or those with aspirations in international industry, commerce or diplomacy.

What you need to get on

Students who wish to study Chinese at IBS need to achieve at least a grade 6+at Mandarin GCSE or existing Mandarin skills to be tested. -A minimum of a grade 5 in English and Maths. -Five GCSEs at a minimum of a grade 6 Students must be taking at least 7 GCSEs

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St Mary Magdalene Academy

    475, Liverpool Road Islington, London, N7 8PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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