Giving up on A-levels?

[kuzkasate]

I had the same, but with Russian. Did a GCSE exam back in Year 7 and yesturday, got offered to do Russian A-levels & I said yes because it will be easier for you to get into uni if you already have an A on your A-level.

[Samantha]

I suggest you stick to it, like you said it's one more year, then it's over and done with for when your GCSE's start. That way you have an A level under your belt incase the GCSE's don't go as planned. Then at College you are an A level in front of everyone else and then will you not be able to study 4/5 more AS subjects which will help if you go onto university. So saying you are allowed to take 5 AS subjects, and also get the Chinese A level, you get 6 A levels, and an even better chance to get a job and a more stable chance of getting into university.
Also, the Chinese A level is always a safety net.

[Apple]

You should definitely make the extra effort to carry on with it. It would look so fantastic on your CV so really would be worthwhile. Just stick at it and it will be over before you know it, then you can hopefully be really happy and proud of yourself that you kept at it and achieved!

[KyoraStryker]

It's obvious that the education system is far different in the UK than it is in the US. Then again, it's pretty tough to get more obvious than that. >.>

Regardless of the education differences, an education in a foreign language is highly valuable, wherever you go and whatever you do. Take for example my occupation. Those who are certified in a foreign language and can speak said language fluently are rewarded with a little incentive pay, as well as the ability to go places and do things others without an education in a foreign language cannot.

I say no matter how tough and how busy it gets, stick with the schoolwork and keep the education in your Chinese classes up. I guarantee you it will reward you later on in life.

[Wig44.]

It's obvious that the education system is far different in the UK than it is in the US. Then again, it's pretty tough to get more obvious than that. >.>

Regardless of the education differences, an education in a foreign language is highly valuable, wherever you go and whatever you do. Take for example my occupation. Those who are certified in a foreign language and can speak said language fluently are rewarded with a little incentive pay, as well as the ability to go places and do things others without an education in a foreign language cannot.

I say no matter how tough and how busy it gets, stick with the schoolwork and keep the education in your Chinese classes up. I guarantee you it will reward you later on in life.

Yep, we can use knives and forks at our schools - and no, I do not have any documentation to prove that.

[luce]

if you're only in year 9 and you're finding it hard i would give up all together now! Keep on going and battle through until you finish your actual a levels then you can move onto a job! It's hard i know but you feel so good to get your qualifications in order. Also Chinese is an odd one and will really make you stand out from the crowd because it's so competitive atm. I've always been an academic though so have enjoyed school so this is my advice.

[Nalfar]

fluent language = more/better opportunities.