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 IB Chinese Tutor Hong Kong & Online

Trusted by International Families at CIS, CDNIS, GSIS, HKIS & more.

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Private and group IB Mandarin B lessons for Ab Initio, SL & HL.
Real past papers. Proven results.

Learn online, at our Central center, or at your home

About Our IB Chinese Tutoring

We offer private and small-group IB Chinese B lessons (Ab Initio, SL, HL) online or face-to-face in Hong Kong. Perfect for international students preparing to enter or advance in IB programs.​

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Our tutors use:

  • iChinese textbooks (Books 1–4)

  • Genuine IB-style writing, reading, and listening exercises

  • Structured feedback and progress tracking

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Flexible class formats:

  • Private 1-on-1 or small group (2–4 students)

  • Convenient time zones for North America, Europe & Asia-Pacific

  • Online via Zoom, or onsite at our Central Hong Kong location

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For complete beginner start can start with Chinese Made Easy or Easy Step to Chinese first.

IB Mandarin B Ab Initio Lessons Overview

Unit 1: Family • Lesson 1: About Me • Lesson 2: My Family • Lesson 3: My Pet • Lesson 4: My Home Unit 2: School • Lesson 1: My School • Lesson 2: Subjects • Lesson 3: Extra-Curricular Activities • Lesson 4: Life in School Unit 3: Everyday Life • Lesson 1: My Daily Routine • Lesson 2: Modes of Transport • Lesson 3: My Neighbours • Lesson 4: My Neighbourhood Unit 4: Personalities • Lesson 1: Personalities & Physical Appearance • Lesson 2: Interpersonal Relationships • Lesson 3: Hobbies Unit 5: Food • Lesson 1: Food and Beverage • Lesson 2: Dining Out • Lesson 3: Food and Culture Unit 6: Health and Fitness • Lesson 1: My Body • Lesson 2: Health Issues • Lesson 3: Healthy Lifestyle Unit 7: Holidays • Lesson 1: Trip Preparation • Lesson 2: Going on Holiday • Lesson 3: Shopping Unit 8: Hometown • Lesson 1: Weather and Geography • Lesson 2: Places in a City • Lesson 3: Famous Sights Unit 9: Future Plans • Lesson 1: University Plans • Lesson 2: Volunteering and Summer Jobs Unit 10: Teen Life • Lesson 1: Teen Stress and Problems • Lesson 2: Leisure and Entertainment • Lesson 3: Teens and Technology

IB Chinese B SL & HL Lessons Overview

Theme 1: Identities • Unit 1: Lifestyle • Unit 2: Health and Well-being • Unit 3: Beliefs and Values • Unit 4: Subcultures • Unit 5: Language and Identity Theme 2: Experiences • Unit 1: Leisure Activities • Unit 2: Holidays and Travel • Unit 3: Life Stories • Unit 4: Customs and Traditions • Unit 5: Migration Appendices: • Writing Text Types & Students’ Model Essays (Part 1) • Vocabulary Index

IB Chinese HL Extension Lessons Overview

Theme 3: Human Ingenuity • Unit 1: Technology and Scientific Innovation • Unit 2: Entertainment, Communication and Artistic Expression Theme 4: Social Organization • Unit 1: Education, Social Relationships and the Working World • Unit 2: Social Engagement, Community and Law and Order Theme 5: Sharing the Planet • Unit 1: Environment, Urban and Rural Environments and Globalization • Unit 2: Equality, Peace and Conflict and Ethics Appendices: • Writing Text Types & Students’ Model Essays (Part 2) • Vocabulary Index

View IB Chinese B SL Exam Papers (Nov 2023)

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Your IB Chinese Tutor

Top IB Chinese tutor in Hong Kong - Aileen Ting

• 10+ years’ experience teaching IB Chinese B (Ab Initio, SL, HL)
• Students often improve from failing to 6 or 7
• Expert in IB exam formats and real past paper strategies
• Trusted by families from CIS, CDNIS, GSIS, HKIS, WIS, and more​

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Aileen’s lessons are structured, supportive, and results-driven.

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“My daughter moved from Band 4 to Band 3 within a year. Ms. Ting’s dedication made all the difference."

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Common Questions about IB Chinese Tutoring

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