Modern Languages Blog

Pupils will soon be able to sit Scotland’s first exams in Mandarin, The Herald can reveal. The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has set up a steering group to develop the qualifications and hopes to have them in place for the 2009 diet. It is understood the courses will also explore the cultural significance of China as well as teaching the language.

For more information on Chinese and how some schools are teaching it already, visit the MFLE’s Chinese language section.