IB Chinese B

HL
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In this IB Chinese B Higher Level (HL) course, students strengthen their Mandarin language skills while deepening their understanding of Chinese culture and society. Designed for learners with prior experience in the language, the course develops communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing, using authentic materials and immersive tasks. Students explore a wide range of global and Chinese-specific themes – such as identity, education, health and wellbeing, and social organisation – while building fluency, accuracy and confidence in real-world contexts. Chinese B is available as both an HL and SL course, following the same core units and themes.

Course Structure

The course covers the following topics:

The Benefits

Taking IB Chinese B HL online will enable students to:
  • Be supported by highly experienced IB Mandarin teachers.
  • Improve fluency and precision in Mandarin Chinese.
  • Develop cultural insight into Chinese-speaking communities.
  • Become confident, independent learners.
  • Gain experience with a wide range of online learning tools.

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What is different in taking IB Chinese B HL online?

Students will have the opportunity to:
  • Access a structured and supportive online learning environment.
  • Study alongside international peers from across the globe.
  • Use interactive platforms to enhance language skills.
  • Develop the independence and digital fluency required for university-level learning.
Some things won’t be different though. Standards and expectations will be just as high as in a face-to-face classroom.

Activities and Assessment

Students engage with a variety of assessments including presentations, listening exercises, written tasks and interactive discussions. These are designed to build linguistic proficiency and intercultural awareness while meeting IB assessment criteria. Pamoja’s internal assessment model also helps students reflect on their engagement and participation throughout the course.

Advice from Our Teachers

To succeed in the HL course, students should plan to dedicate seven to ten hours per week to their studies. *Please note: All courses offered are subject to minimum enrolment numbers. Your Pamoja point of contact will be in touch as we approach the start date if we are unable to take a course forward. *HL students will be required to purchase two e-texts (costing around £15 total). Exact details are provided in the first weeks of the course.

*Please note, that all courses offered are subject to receiving a minimum enrolment number. Your Pamoja point of contact will be in touch as we approach the start date if we are unable to take a course forward.

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