IBDP Year 1-2
Grade Level
4-6 hrs/month
Typical Commitment
5-6 months
Course Duration
S$360-450/mo
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Perfect for students: Starting Chinese from zero, building foundation vocabulary and grammar, learning basic conversational skills before progressing to IB Chinese B.
What You'll Learn
Language Skills
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Speaking & Listening
Everyday conversations, responding to questions, understanding native speakers
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Reading & Writing
Recognize 600+ characters, write simple paragraphs, understand basic texts
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Grammar Foundation
Sentence structures, verb patterns, measure words, essential grammar rules
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Cultural Context
Chinese culture, customs, and context for language understanding
Exam Preparation
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Paper 1 & 2 (Reading & Writing)
Strategies for comprehension questions, essay writing, timed exam practice
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Paper 3 & 4 (Listening & Speaking)
Listening comprehension techniques, spontaneous speaking, oral exam practice
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IB Assessment Criteria
Understand how IB marks your work, what examiners look for, scoring strategies
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Exam Technique & Time Management
Strategies for tackling exams, managing time, avoiding common mistakes
Starting from zero?
We specialise in complete beginners
No prior Chinese needed. Our Ab Initio programme builds from the ground up — pinyin, tones, vocabulary, and exam technique.
How We Structure Learning
Core Lessons
Structured lessons building vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills progressively. 1.5 hours per session, 4 sessions per month.
Practice & Feedback
Homework assignments, practice papers, writing samples, and detailed feedback on your progress every session.
Exam Simulation
Full exam simulations under timed conditions with marker feedback to identify improvement areas.
📋 Course Materials Included
All students receive:
- • Complete vocabulary list (600+ essential characters)
- • Grammar notes and explanation sheets
- • Past IB exam papers and sample answers
- • Listening practice recordings
- • Conversation prompt cards for speaking practice
- • Progress tracking sheet
Flexible Learning Options
Small Group (4-6 students)
Face-to-Face (Chinatown)
S$450/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Collaborative learning with peers at similar level. Benefit from group discussion while getting personalized feedback.
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Online (Zoom)
S$390/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Learn from home on your schedule. Same quality instruction with the flexibility of online learning.
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Face-to-Face (Chinatown)
S$600/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Completely personalized. Tutor focuses entirely on your needs, pace, and learning style.
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Online (Zoom)
S$510/month
4 × 1.5-hour sessions
Maximum flexibility with personalized 1-on-1 instruction. Schedule lessons around your needs.
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What Students Achieve
By End of Year 1
- ✓ 1000+ character recognition
- ✓ Conversational confidence in daily topics
- ✓ Can write 200+ character essays
- ✓ Understand IB exam format and expectations
By End of Year 2 (Exam)
- ✓ Target grade: 4-5 (solid pass to merit)
- ✓ Fluent conversational ability
- ✓ Strong writing skills for essays and responses
- ✓ Confidence in all four exam papers
Ready to Start Your IB Chinese Journey?
Begin with a personalised trial lesson. S$50 fee deductible from tuition upon 4-session commitment.
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