Chinese
GCSE and AS and A Level from AQA and Pearson Edexcel. 280 past paper documents, 3 sets of grade boundaries and 14 timetabled exams.
GCSE Chinese (spoken Mandarin)
8673
Past papers
113 documents2020 to 2025Grade boundaries
489/240 June 2025Next exam
Tue, 11 May 2027, PM
Listening – Foundation tier
Pearson Edexcel
GCSE Chinese
1CN0
Past papers
117 documents2019 to 2025Grade boundaries
490/280 June 2025Next exam
Tue, 11 May 2027, PM
Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Chinese Foundation tier
Compare boards
The GCSE grade 7 boundary for each board, as a percentage of the total marks. A lower boundary doesn't mean an easier grade: each board sets boundaries so its grades match the same standard.
| Specification | June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Pearson EdexcelChinese, 1CN0 | 60%168/280 |
| AQAChinese (Spoken Mandarin), 8673 | 59%141/240 |
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