Mandarin Chinese
at Elliott Hudson College, Leeds · college
What the college says
Post 16 -18
What you need to get on
5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. It is highly desirable to have a good grounding in the language or a previous qualification in Mandarin Chinese, such as GCSE Mandarin Chinese or the Chinese HSK test. The A Level course is not suitable for a beginner.
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
ELLIOTT HUDSON COLLEGE
The White Rose Office Park Milshaw Park Lane, Leeds, LS11 0LT
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Leeds
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