The School for Creative Studies – Chinese IB

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is the second half of high school Chinese I and continues to introduce students to the Chinese language and its culture. This class develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with emphasis placed on interpersonal communication and proficiency. Students acquire skills through real-world situations. Students develop an appreciation for how languages and cultures work by comparing Chinese culture to their own. Classes are conducted primarily in Chinese. Students learn on the Novice Low & Novice Mid-levels of language proficiency. Students must achieve a passing score for Level I Part A to enroll in this class. Students who successfully complete both Part A and Part B may receive one high school credit, pending results of the course final exam.