Overview: Mandarin
The Lower School Mandarin Program is a multi-level language program that educates young global citizens as they develop their Mandarin language proficiency and deepen their appreciation of Chinese culture
Learner Track
The Mandarin Learner Track is for students who study Mandarin as an additional language. The goal of study is to develop language skills in four areas – speaking, listening, reading & writing – with an emphasis on oral proficiency to set students on a course for more advanced Mandarin language study.
Heritage Track
The Mandarin Heritage Track is for students whose first language (or strong additional language) is Mandarin. The goal of study is to develop and enhance students’ overall language proficiency, with the focus on reading and writing abilities.
K-5 Mandarin Flow Chart
Proficiency based courses offered within each track are : Foundation, Grade Level and Advanced.
LF: Learner Foundation
LG: Learner Grade Level
LA: Learner Advanced
HF: Heritage Foundation
HG: Heritage Grade Level
HA: Heritage Advanced