Chinese B Past Papers 2026
Browse all available Chinese B sessions from 2013-2025. This archive currently includes 308 official papers and 1 donated papers.
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Official
2013-2025
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November 2025
Latest Session
26
Sessions
2013–2025
28
Question Papers
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Markschemes
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Components: 2 papers, up to 3 variants each.
November 2025
Latest Session
26
Sessions
2013–2025
30
Question Papers
63
Markschemes
100% coverage
Components: 2 papers, up to 3 variants each.
Yearly Exam Sessions
About IB Chinese B
IB Mandarin B (also listed as Chinese B Mandarin) is a Group 2 language acquisition subject for students learning Mandarin Chinese as an additional language. It covers the five IB prescribed themes and develops listening, reading, writing, and speaking in Mandarin.
Exam Format
Paper 1 (SL: 1 hr 30 min / HL: 2 hr)
Reading comprehension on authentic Mandarin texts.
Paper 2 (SL: 45 min / HL: 1 hr)
Written production in Mandarin in an appropriate text type.
SL vs HL
HL uses more complex texts and expects more sophisticated written Mandarin.
Study Tips for IB Chinese B
- ✓Build vocabulary using HSK word lists — the IB themes align well with HSK 4–6 vocabulary.
- ✓Practise writing Chinese characters accurately — marks are deducted for incorrect characters in Paper 2.
- ✓Listen to authentic Mandarin content (podcasts, news) to prepare for the oral component.
Questions, answered.
Heritage speakers with advanced proficiency may be better suited to Chinese A Literature. Discuss with your IB coordinator which course is appropriate for your level.