Blog feedSQA launches Mandarin and Cantonese qualifications for schools
12th May
The launch by SQA of Intermediate 1 and 2 qualifications in Mandarin and Cantonese for Scottish secondary school pupils is a significant development.
In working towards a stronger engagement with China, appreciation and knowledge of language is vital. Following an intense period of preparation Scottish students will now have the opportunity to opt to study Mandarin or Cantonese alongside the more widely available French, German, Spanish or Italian.The Chinese courses follow the same structure as other languages offered in the modern languages framework.
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Find out more about the Cantonese qualification from SQA
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