Cambridge IGCSE Chinese
(1st language)
Cambridge IGCSE Chinese (1st language) examination is usually sat in May each year. There are two papers for candidates to complete.
Paper 1 is for reading. It takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Candidates answer questions in three sections, i.e. reading, directed writing and classical Chinese.
Paper 2 is for writing. It takes 2 hours. Candidates complete argumentative/discursive essays and descriptive/narrative writing.
Teaching Method
We use dynamic teaching methods in lessons to maximise the success of our pupils in their IGCSE examinations. The Chinese department at Hiba Academy Hangzhou has been working closely with the teams at our sister schools in Tianjin and Shanghai to continuously explore ways to improve pupils' learning outcomes. At Hiba Academy Hangzhou, our Chinese classes are beyond exciting. We have enjoyed drama performances for the 'Creative Writing' unit, organised debate sessions in Chinese for the 'Eloquent Debates unit', and shared thoughts after reading for the 'Completing reading a book' unit.
