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GCE A Level in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese)

at Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Speaking a modern foreign language is an invaluable tool in today’s modern world. The study of the Chinese language opens the way to different important fields such as Chinese politics, economy, history or archaeology. But to study Chinese means to study a culture, a people. International businesses prefer to hire people who speak more than one language. China has become a huge market, and business leaders are looking for people who can speak Chinese and operate successfully in a Chinese cultural context. Knowing Chinese may give you an edge when competing for an important position. Skills students will develop: ·Translation into and from Chinese ·Expressing viewpoints and justifying opinions ·Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural context of the target language. ·Critically analysing literary texts/films ·Writing a critical response

What you need to get on

Grade 7 in GCSE Mandarin.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

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

  • Whitburn Church of England Academy

    Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sunderland

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