We review all of our syllabuses regularly to make sure they continue to meet the needs of our schools. We have updated this syllabus and all assessment materials to improve how learners understand and produce both written and spoken texts in Chinese. These changes are for examination from 2022.
How has the syllabus changed?
The 2022 syllabus aims to develop language proficiency at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR). We have:
- updated the vocabulary list
- revised the assessment objectives
- included the sub-skills candidates are expected to develop in the content section.
Visit the CEFR website for more information on the framework and levels.
How has the assessment changed?
- Some task types in Paper 1 Listening, Paper 2 Reading and Paper 4 Writing have been updated.
- The Speaking test (Paper 3) has been updated. Candidates will complete one role play (consisting of five tasks) and two topic conversations.
- We have made it clearer which sub-skills are assessed in each paper and have included these in the syllabus document.
- Updated assessment objectives now align with relevant CEFR level descriptors and ‘can do’ statements.
When do these changes take place?
The updated syllabus is for examination from June 2022 onwards. Please see the 2022-2024 syllabus above for full details.
Support
We have a comprehensive range of materials to help you teach the 2022-2024 syllabus including:
- Scheme of work
- Learner guide
- Specimen Paper answers
- Example Candidate Responses.
These materials are available on our School Support Hub.
Endorsed resources
View supporting resources for Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese (0547).
Mandarin for Cambridge IGCSE (Cambridge University Press)
Students explore engaging topics – such as festivals – through texts, images and audio enhanced activities that bring the language and culture to life. The skills-based approach helps students remember the language as they practise with classmates.
Read more on the Cambridge University press website
Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese (Hodder)
Provide guidance, exercises and examples in all four key skills, with speaking, listening, reading and writing integrated into every chapter; updated to support the latest Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese (0547) syllabus.
Read more on the Hodder website