St. Gabriel Mandarin Program
Mei Jia Chinese Learning Center is a multi-faceted Mandarin language and Chinese cultural learning center. We offer before and after school Mandarin programs, summer camp, and weekend programs for K-8th graders at different ages and levels. We maintain a very low teacher-to-student ratio so that each student will have individualized instruction. Many students in our program have passed the AP Chinese Exam, continued Mandarin as a language subject in college, and won many awards in Chinese calligraphy and poetry contests, such as the Chinese Bridge Cup Recital and Calligraphy Contests, and CLTAC (Chinese Language Teachers Association of California) Mandarin Speech Contests, etc
Here are some videos of Mandarin programs for your viewing.
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Mandarin Program at St. Gabriel
Language is best acquired through meaningful social interaction and engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Our program provides an immersive Mandarin language environment where students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through structured instruction and interactive activities.
Highly trained and caring instructors deliver age-appropriate academic Mandarin lessons combined with culturally rich enrichment activities. Students will engage in Chinese language learning through songs, poems, chants, storytelling, and guided conversation practice.
In addition, students will participate in Chinese cultural and history-based activities such as calligraphy, arts and crafts, seasonal celebrations, and cultural exploration projects. These activities are designed to reinforce vocabulary acquisition, language comprehension, and cultural understanding in a fun and supportive environment.
The program aims to build both Mandarin literacy and cultural appreciation through consistent exposure, interactive learning, and active participation.
Highly trained and caring instructors deliver age-appropriate academic Mandarin lessons combined with culturally rich enrichment activities. Students will engage in Chinese language learning through songs, poems, chants, storytelling, and guided conversation practice.
In addition, students will participate in Chinese cultural and history-based activities such as calligraphy, arts and crafts, seasonal celebrations, and cultural exploration projects. These activities are designed to reinforce vocabulary acquisition, language comprehension, and cultural understanding in a fun and supportive environment.
The program aims to build both Mandarin literacy and cultural appreciation through consistent exposure, interactive learning, and active participation.
At St. Gabriel, we group students by both age and Mandarin language proficiency to ensure each child is placed in the most supportive and engaging learning environment.
During the first week of class, we will take time to get to know your child and observe them in the classroom. If we feel a different class level may be a better fit, we will always talk with you first to make sure your child feels comfortable, confident, and happy in their placement.
🌿 Which Class Is Right for My Child?
Beginning Class
This class is designed for students with little or no prior exposure to Mandarin. Instruction is gentle and encouraging, with approximately 80% Mandarin and 20% English used to help students build confidence and understanding. Students will learn conversational Mandarin along with basic reading and writing in a fun and supportive way.
Intermediate Class
This class is designed for students in 2nd grade and above who can already understand and participate in basic conversational Mandarin, with some exposure to reading and writing. The teacher uses mostly Mandarin during class, helping students grow their confidence in listening and speaking naturally. Students typically have Mandarin exposure at home or have participated in a Mandarin immersion program for at least two years.
Advanced Class
This class is designed for students in 4th grade and above who have strong Mandarin listening and speaking skills and are able to read and write Chinese characters. Students continue building their literacy skills through reading, writing, discussions, and fun project-based learning, all primarily in Mandarin.
📅 Program Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Our program follows the St. Gabriel School calendar. There will be no classes during school holidays, breaks, and certain half-days. We will share an updated calendar with families each semester so you can plan ahead easily.
👩🏫 Class Size
To make sure every child gets the attention and support they need, each class requires a minimum of 8 students and is capped at 15 students.
🌿 Learning Approach
Our program focuses on natural language learning through immersion, storytelling, songs, games, crafts, and group activities. Our goal is to help students feel confident and comfortable using Mandarin in a joyful and meaningful way.
Make-Up & Attendance
We follow the school calendar closely. Because of this structure, we are generally unable to offer make-up classes for absences due to sickness, travel, or vacation.
During the first week of class, we will take time to get to know your child and observe them in the classroom. If we feel a different class level may be a better fit, we will always talk with you first to make sure your child feels comfortable, confident, and happy in their placement.
🌿 Which Class Is Right for My Child?
Beginning Class
This class is designed for students with little or no prior exposure to Mandarin. Instruction is gentle and encouraging, with approximately 80% Mandarin and 20% English used to help students build confidence and understanding. Students will learn conversational Mandarin along with basic reading and writing in a fun and supportive way.
Intermediate Class
This class is designed for students in 2nd grade and above who can already understand and participate in basic conversational Mandarin, with some exposure to reading and writing. The teacher uses mostly Mandarin during class, helping students grow their confidence in listening and speaking naturally. Students typically have Mandarin exposure at home or have participated in a Mandarin immersion program for at least two years.
Advanced Class
This class is designed for students in 4th grade and above who have strong Mandarin listening and speaking skills and are able to read and write Chinese characters. Students continue building their literacy skills through reading, writing, discussions, and fun project-based learning, all primarily in Mandarin.
📅 Program Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Beginning Class: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Intermediate Class: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Advanced Class: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Our program follows the St. Gabriel School calendar. There will be no classes during school holidays, breaks, and certain half-days. We will share an updated calendar with families each semester so you can plan ahead easily.
👩🏫 Class Size
To make sure every child gets the attention and support they need, each class requires a minimum of 8 students and is capped at 15 students.
🌿 Learning Approach
Our program focuses on natural language learning through immersion, storytelling, songs, games, crafts, and group activities. Our goal is to help students feel confident and comfortable using Mandarin in a joyful and meaningful way.
Make-Up & Attendance
We follow the school calendar closely. Because of this structure, we are generally unable to offer make-up classes for absences due to sickness, travel, or vacation.
Tuition: $30/hour session
Non-refundable registration/Books and Material Fee: $50
Non-refundable registration/Books and Material Fee: $50
Refund Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 3 weeks before the session start date.
- 50% refund if canceled 2 days before the session start date.
- No refunds for cancellations made within 2 days or less of the session start date.
Available Payment Methods: Check, and Zelle
. Check - Please submit this form, and send the check to Clinic with the tuition check payable to “MJCLC” on the first week of school to drop off to the school office.
· Zelle– Please pay account [email protected](Jia Rao). Please include your child’s name in Notes box.
. Check - Please submit this form, and send the check to Clinic with the tuition check payable to “MJCLC” on the first week of school to drop off to the school office.
· Zelle– Please pay account [email protected](Jia Rao). Please include your child’s name in Notes box.