Bilingual Program

Yes, but physical education, drama, art, and music are conducted in English.

Yes, students also participate in daily Mandarin classes with a Mandarin teacher to help develop specific skills and learn through subject-based immersion.

Students also participate in daily Mandarin classes with a Mandarin teacher to help develop specific skills in addition to learning through subject-based immersion.

No, children do not need to be native speakers to participate in the Bilingual Program but recommended that students have some prior exposure to Mandarin studies. Students must, however, have proficient academic, self-management, and social skills. Students in the same grade can have different language proficiency in Mandarin. Students are grouped according to their ability to personalize their learning journey for Math and Inquiry class.

The school does not require support at home but parents are encouraged to support their child’s English reading growth by exploring books together at home daily. To provide extra support in Mandarin at home, playdates with Mandarin-speaking friends, Apps, cartoons, etc. may also be beneficial. Parents should be open to providing these opportunities for their children.

• Learning a language positively impacts the structure and cognitive functions of the brain.
• Bilingualism can lead to the respect of multiple cultural heritages that build friendships that cross-class language boundaries.
• Bilingualism increases marketable skills in a global society.
• Dual-language students have somewhat higher test scores and seem to be happier in school. Attendance is better, behavioral problems fewer, parent involvement higher*.
• Bilingual education helps improve students’ sense of belonging and increases parent involvement in their children’s education.