IGCSE Chinese Course
 

Tutoring for IGCSE Chinese 0547 (Foreign Language) varies in price depending on the tutor’s experience, lesson format (1‑on‑1 vs. group), and qualifications:

• General tutoring rates for secondary school subjects range between HK$100–500/hr for mainstream centers.

• GCE/IGCSE & DSE subjects typically cost HK$180–800/hr, while top tutors charge up to HK$1,800/hr.

Additional costs may include travel fees (around HK$50–150) or printed materials if needed.

No, not as hard as IB Chinese B (which is university-prep level), but it demands skill across four tightly‑timed papers. With a qualified tutor, structured support, and exam-style practice, most non‑native learners perform well.

Exam Overview

Common Student Challenges (and Why Tutoring Helps)

Listening Many students know the vocabulary but lose marks because they don’t understand the full dialogue.

Reading You must write answers clearly in Chinese characters only. Marks depend on understanding word order, detail, and using the correct words.

Speaking Two role-plays and one topic conversation. Students need to show fluency, use proper tenses, connect ideas well, and speak naturally. Good vocabulary and conjunctions boost marks.

Writing No pinyin or English allowed. Tasks are short, but grammar, sentence structure, and word choice matter. Even small mistakes (like tense or word order) affect your score.

Yes, because the right tutor teaches to the exam, not just the language.

• Uses real IGCSE-style tasks and knows the 0547 format, topics, and mark scheme

• Targets student weaknesses (e.g. grammar, tones, word choice) with focused materials

• Teaches planning, structure, and how to avoid common exam mistakes

• Gives regular feedback and tracks progress

• Works in 1:1 or small groups for personalised support

• The material is roughly equivalent to HSK 3, with some elements crossing into HSK 4.

• In CEFR terms, it aligns with B1–B2 intermediate competence.

Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese (0547) is a foreign language course developed for students with little or no regular exposure to Chinese. It improves all four language skills—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—within real-world topics such as daily routines, personal life, the environment, work, and global culture.

Many students see improvements within just a few lessons, with parents and school teachers often commenting positively during meetings and PTA reviews. Typically, students show clear grade improvement within one semester, along with increased confidence and interest in learning Chinese.