Chinese A Level

Applications Open: - 26th November 2025

Applications Close: - 16th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

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A-level Chinese has been developed to inspire all students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Chinese-speaking world.

Having been designed as a motivating course of study, A-level Chinese will enable our students to develop an advanced level knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language, the culture of China and other Chinese-speaking countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills.

A-level Chinese consists of three externally-examined papers.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation

Paper 2: Written response to works and translation

The works will be either two literary texts, or one literary text and one film.

Paper 3: Speaking conducted internally and externally assessed

A-level Chinese consists of three externally-examined papers.

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above and a minimum of a grade 7 in GCSE Chinese.

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. People who can speak Chinese in the Business sector have a huge advantage in tapping into the Chinese market. A knowledge of China and the Chinese language will enrich your understanding of the fascinating Chinese culture. There are a wide range of related careers: multinationals trading, consultancy, business, banking, government foreign affairs, journalism, travel agent, interpretor, academics, education (teaching), publishing and many more.