The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson. (Before 2016 under (5CN01/1H) Listening; (5CN02 Speaking); (5CN03/3H)).

Foundation tier

Paper 1: (1CN0/1F) Listening and understanding in Chinese

Time: 30 minutes and 5 minutes’ reading. 14 Questions, answer in English.

Paper 2: (1CN0/2F) Speaking in Chinese

Time: 7 to 9 minutes plus 12 minutes’ preparation time

General instructions to the teacher conducting the assessment

-The examination is made up of three tasks.

-The tasks must be conducted in the following order: role play, picture-based task, conversation.

-The total examination will last between 7 to 9 minutes.

Task 1: Role play

Task 2: Picture-based task

At the end of the picture-based task, the speaking assessment will move to the

conversation.

Task 3: Conversation

Paper 3: (1CN0/3F) Reading and understanding in Chinese

Time: 50 minutes, Text in Chinese, answer in English.

Paper 4: (1CN0/4F) Writing in Chinese

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Task 1: Describe the photo; approximately 20–30 characters in Chinese.

Task 2: Write an email; approximately 40–50 characters in Chinese.

Task 2: Write an email; approximately 80–110 characters in Chinese.