Before-School Mandarin Class at Clarendon
课 前 普 通 话 班
The three-day-a-week before-school Mandarin program at Clarendon offers a warm and engaging learning experience. Students are grouped into three classes based on their grade level and language proficiency. Placement is flexible, and adjustments can be made if a different level is more suitable for your child.
Our teachers guide students through learning using Chinese art, songs, games, stories, and other age-appropriate activities. Students learn Mandarin in a natural and immersive way—just as they learn English—by living the language. Classes are conducted entirely in Mandarin, creating a fully immersive environment. Through meaningful content and engaging experiences, children will develop fluency and foster a lifelong love of learning Mandarin.
课 前 普 通 话 班
The three-day-a-week before-school Mandarin program at Clarendon offers a warm and engaging learning experience. Students are grouped into three classes based on their grade level and language proficiency. Placement is flexible, and adjustments can be made if a different level is more suitable for your child.
Our teachers guide students through learning using Chinese art, songs, games, stories, and other age-appropriate activities. Students learn Mandarin in a natural and immersive way—just as they learn English—by living the language. Classes are conducted entirely in Mandarin, creating a fully immersive environment. Through meaningful content and engaging experiences, children will develop fluency and foster a lifelong love of learning Mandarin.
Student Grouping & Class Levels
To better support our students’ growth in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing, we group learners based
on age, grade, Mandarin proficiency, and assessment
results. We divide students into three levels:
Beginning
Designed for: TK–2nd Grade
For students who are new to Mandarin, have limited exposure, or speak Mandarin but are not yet reading or writing Chinese characters.
Focus:
Listening and speaking through songs, games, and basic conversations
Learning foundational vocabulary and simple sentence structures
Recognize and write basic Chinese characters
Intermediate
Designed for: 2nd–4th Grade (Or with 2+ years of Mandarin learning experience with Mei Jia)
For students with some Mandarin experience or heritage learners who understand spoken Mandarin but have limited reading and writing skills.
Focus:
Expanding vocabulary and building on basic grammar
Practicing short conversations, story retelling, and sentence writing
Beginning to read short passages and write simple sentences
Intermediate/Advanced
Designed for: 4th–5th Grade (Or with 4+ years of Mandarin learning experience with Mei Jia)
For students who can hold basic conversations and read and write many Chinese characters.
Focus:
Engaging in discussions on familiar topics and cultural themes
Strengthening speaking fluency and comprehension through storytelling and role-play
Improving grammar, sentence structure, and reading comprehension
Writing short paragraphs using learned vocabulary and sentence patterns
Designed for: TK–2nd Grade
For students who are new to Mandarin, have limited exposure, or speak Mandarin but are not yet reading or writing Chinese characters.
Focus:
Listening and speaking through songs, games, and basic conversations
Learning foundational vocabulary and simple sentence structures
Recognize and write basic Chinese characters
Intermediate
Designed for: 2nd–4th Grade (Or with 2+ years of Mandarin learning experience with Mei Jia)
For students with some Mandarin experience or heritage learners who understand spoken Mandarin but have limited reading and writing skills.
Focus:
Expanding vocabulary and building on basic grammar
Practicing short conversations, story retelling, and sentence writing
Beginning to read short passages and write simple sentences
Intermediate/Advanced
Designed for: 4th–5th Grade (Or with 4+ years of Mandarin learning experience with Mei Jia)
For students who can hold basic conversations and read and write many Chinese characters.
Focus:
Engaging in discussions on familiar topics and cultural themes
Strengthening speaking fluency and comprehension through storytelling and role-play
Improving grammar, sentence structure, and reading comprehension
Writing short paragraphs using learned vocabulary and sentence patterns
Class Hours 上课时间
Classes begin the week after Labor Day in September.
Please note: There will be no classes during parent-teacher conference week if a classroom is unavailable.
Tuition and Fees 学费
A non-refundable registration fee of $60 per student is required at the start of each school year.
Books & Materials 课本和材料
$60 per student per year
Discounts:
Minimum Enrollment Policy
Classes will be canceled if there are 6 or fewer students enrolled.
Please check the Payment Policy
Classes begin the week after Labor Day in September.
- Class One (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade):
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:15–9:15 AM - Class Two (2nd – 4th Grade):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 8:15–9:15 AM - Class Three (4th – 5th Grade):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 8:15–9:15 AM
Please note: There will be no classes during parent-teacher conference week if a classroom is unavailable.
Tuition and Fees 学费
- Fall Semester: $1,150
- Spring Semester (58 sessions): $1,310
- Drop-in Rate: $30–$35 per hour, depending on the number of hours attended
A non-refundable registration fee of $60 per student is required at the start of each school year.
Books & Materials 课本和材料
$60 per student per year
Discounts:
- Early Bird Discount for returning students: $60 per semester paid before June 15.
- Sibling Discount: $25 per semester
Minimum Enrollment Policy
Classes will be canceled if there are 6 or fewer students enrolled.
Please check the Payment Policy
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