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IB Chinese Course in Hong Kong

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IB Chinese Course Hong Kong

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Chinese Language course is one of the most important subjects for international school students in Hong Kong. Whether you’re taking IB Chinese Ab Initio, Language B (SL/HL), or Literature, mastering the language is key to scoring well in the IB exams and building long-term fluency.

Our IB Chinese Course in Hong Kong is tailored for secondary school students enrolled in the IB curriculum. We provide structured training in all key IB components — reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cultural understanding — while also preparing students for Internal Assessments (IA) and the final IB exams.

This level is designed for students with little to no prior Chinese knowledge who are preparing for the IB Ab Initio course. The focus is on building a strong foundation in Mandarin to handle daily communication and exam requirements.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Correct pronunciation using pinyin and tones
  • Basic sentence patterns and everyday vocabulary
  • Writing and recognizing simple characters
  • Topics like family, school, hobbies, food, and travel
  • Listening to short dialogues and responding appropriately
  • Introducing Chinese cultural themes (festivals, traditions, lifestyle)

By the end of this stage, students will be able to hold simple conversations, write basic passages, and prepare for IB Ab Initio Paper 1 & 2.

Who is this for?

  • Students starting Chinese as a second language in IB
  • International school learners with little prior Chinese exposure
  • Students preparing for IB Ab Initio exam success

Teaching Method:

  • Role-playing real-life scenarios
  • Interactive vocabulary drills

Practice with past exam-style questions

This course is for students taking IB Chinese Language B at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL). It focuses on building fluency and preparing students for both external exams and internal oral assessments.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Expanding vocabulary for IB themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization, sharing the planet
  • Complex sentence structures and idiomatic expressions
  • Listening to news, podcasts, and dialogues at natural speed
  • Writing emails, essays, blogs, and opinion pieces in Chinese
  • Practicing oral presentations and interactive discussions
  • Exploring Chinese culture, history, and social issues relevant to IB exams

By the end of this stage, students will be confident in both spoken and written Chinese, able to score highly in Paper 1 (writing), Paper 2 (reading & listening), and the Individual Oral assessment.

Who is this for?

  • Students enrolled in IB Language B SL/HL
  • Learners seeking structured exam preparation and practice
  • Students aiming for a 6 or 7 in IB Chinese

Teaching Method:

  • Exam-style practice papers under timed conditions
  • Structured oral practice with teacher feedback

Cultural case studies linked to IB themes

This level is designed for students taking IB Chinese Literature or those aiming for top scores in IB Chinese B HL. The course emphasizes advanced reading, writing, and analytical skills.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Analyzing Chinese literature, poems, and short stories
  • Writing literary commentaries and analytical essays
  • Advanced grammar and stylistic writing techniques
  • Discussing social issues, philosophy, and cultural perspectives
  • Deep practice for Paper 1 (literary analysis) and Paper 2 (comparative essays)
  • Mastering oral exam responses with critical cultural insights

By the end of this stage, students will be able to handle complex Chinese texts, produce well-structured essays, and perform confidently in oral assessments, targeting top scores in IB.

Who is this for?

  • Students taking IB Chinese Literature HL
  • Learners preparing for university-level Chinese or related subjects
  • Students aiming for 7 in HL Chinese

Teaching Method:

  • Intensive essay-writing workshops
  • Text analysis with teacher guidance
  • Mock oral exams and individual feedback

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    Hong Kong is home to many international schools offering the IB curriculum. With its bilingual environment, students can learn Chinese in real-life situations while preparing for exams. Excelling in IB Chinese not only boosts your IB Diploma score but also demonstrates cultural awareness and global competence, giving you an advantage in university applications worldwide.

    We provide customized IB Chinese learning options:

    • Private 1-on-1 Lessons: Focused on individual IB exam goals
    • Small Group Classes: Ideal for interactive learning (3–5 students)
    • IB Exam Prep Workshops: Targeted practice for Papers 1, 2, and Oral Assessments
    • Online Classes: Flexible for students with busy school schedules

    We follow the IB curriculum framework, ensuring students practice exam-style tasks regularly. Our approach blends language learning with cultural immersion, so students don’t just memorize vocabulary but also understand context. We focus on:

    • Mock exams with feedback
    • Structured oral practice
    • Writing workshops for exam-style responses
    • Deep cultural insights for context-based learning
    • IB-experienced Chinese instructors familiar with exam rubrics
    • Native Mandarin speakers fluent in English (and Cantonese)
    • Specialists in IB Ab Initio, Language B SL/HL, and Literature
    • Over 5 years of experience teaching international school students
    • Friendly, supportive, and result-driven

    FAQs - IB Chinese Course

    We teach IB Ab Initio, IB Chinese B (SL & HL), and IB Chinese Literature.

    No, Ab Initio is designed for beginners. We provide foundation training.

    Yes, we provide structured practice and feedback for oral presentations and writing tasks.

    Yes, we conduct Paper 1, Paper 2, and oral mock exams with feedback.

    Ab Initio is beginner-level, while Language B (SL/HL) requires prior Chinese study.

    We practice with timed oral assessments, interactive discussions, and teacher feedback.

    Yes, we help with text analysis, essay writing, and literary commentaries.

    Yes, our teachers have IB teaching experience and know the grading rubrics.

    Yes, we run summer programs focusing on exam preparation and intensive practice.

    Yes, we welcome students who want to achieve IB-level Chinese proficiency.