Weekly Classes
Welcome to Play Mandarin’s weekly classes, where learning Mandarin is a fun adventure! Our passionate teaching team brings the language to life with interactive play, lively conversations, and tailored activities for each child. Our curriculum boosts fluency and confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Our school year has three four-month terms, with a fun assessment every two months, and your child will bring home an assessment sheet to celebrate progress. Join anytime—no need to wait for a new term! With small groups, each learner gets the attention and support they need. Come join us today and embark on an exciting Mandarin language journey like no other!
18-36 MONTHS
18-36 Months
(parent-accompanies)
BABY CLASS
寶寶班
Learning together with their parents, children can develop their interests in Mandarin through our immersive and playful learning environment.
We believe in having parents join classes as it helps them to understand the growth and progress of their children, as well as creates a wonderful opportunity for bonding time. It is the best way to start the journey of learning a new language.
Non-Mandarin speaking parents can also learn together with their children and we encourage you to practice together at home.
12-36 Months
(parent-accompanies)
BABY DAVINCI CLASS
寶寶達文西班
Parent-accompanied
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s spirit of curiosity, Baby Da Vinci is a sensory-rich Mandarin experience designed for toddlers and their grown-ups.
Each session blends language learning with creativity and hands-on play:
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Art and colour exploration
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Edible sensory play
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Mini science experiments
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Early maths through sorting and counting
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Mandarin music and movement
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Meaningful parent-child bonding
Rooted in Play Mandarin’s “learning through doing” approach, this class nurtures early development through fun, discovery and connection — all in Mandarin.
OVER 3 YRS LISTENING & SPEAKING
3-4 Years Old
MINI THEME CLASS
幼幼主題中文班
Bridging the gap between Baby Class and independent learning, our Mini Theme classes are designed to support your child’s first steps into group learning. Through music, movement, hands-on crafts, and playful interaction, little learners build confidence, develop social skills, and begin using Mandarin naturally in a warm, nurturing environment.
4-6 Years Old
THEME CLASS
小主題中文班
Our bespoke themed curriculum immerses children in Mandarin through engaging, real-life scenarios. Each weekly Themed Class introduces joyful topics that naturally enhance listening and speaking skills. Through a rich blend of songs, crafts, and interactive games, children stay inspired and motivated, while language acquisition is reinforced through meaningful repetition and play. After every session, parents receive a detailed lesson summary along with fun, practical at-home activities to continue the learning journey beyond the classroom.
6-12 Years Old
BIG THEME CLASS
大主題中文班
(母語/非母語)
For ages 6 to 12, we offer two exciting pathways tailored to your child’s language background:
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Non-native Speakers: Our custom-themed curriculum helps children learn Mandarin through real-life scenarios. The classes are interactive, engaging, and focused on building confidence in speaking and understanding Mandarin.
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Native Speakers: Using the well-structured Hello Huayu textbook series, our native stream enhances vocabulary, reading, and writing skills with additional fun worksheets and extension materials designed by our teaching team.
OVER 3 YRS
READING & WRITING
4-11 Years Old
CHINESE CHARACTERS CLASS
漢字班
(簡體/繁體班)
Our Chinese Characters Class is a structured, progressive character-learning programme designed for children aged 4–11. Based on Play Mandarin’s original five-term curriculum, the programme is divided into three engaging stages: Discovery, Explorer, and Challenge.
Children learn to recognise, understand, and gradually write Chinese characters through interactive activities such as memory games, visual aids, and storytelling-based games. The curriculum is designed to develop a solid foundation in both reading and character comprehension in a fun, pressure-free environment.
We offer both Traditional and Simplified character tracks. Homework is light and personalised, using custom worksheets aligned with class content to support home review.
After completing the five semesters, students can advance to our Jinbu 1 & 2 courses — a structured transition to formal Chinese qualifications such as GCSE Mandarin.
8-14 Years Old
GCSE PREP CLASS
GCSE準備班
(簡體/繁體班)
Designed for students who have completed our five-semester character course, this class uses the Jinbu 1 & 2 textbooks to prepare for GCSE Mandarin.
Through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities, students develop strong language skills, exam awareness, and confidence — ideal for those ready to take Mandarin to the next level.
EXTRA CURRICULUM
4-11 Years Old
CULTURE CLASS
文化班
At Play Mandarin, learning Chinese goes far beyond the classroom. Our Culture Class is a lively, hands-on experience where children immerse themselves in the rich traditions and modern vibes of Taiwanese life. From night markets and bubble tea to folk games, indigenous culture, and festive rituals, each session brings language to life through stories, crafts, music, and play. It's the perfect way to explore Mandarin in context and celebrate cultural diversity—while having lots of fun!
4-11 Years Old
THERAART CLASS
藝術療癒班
TheraArt – Mandarin x Healing Arts Class is designed for children aged 4 to 12. This course combines the principles of art therapy with Mandarin learning. Through painting, movement, drama, and music, children are encouraged to express their emotions creatively while learning to speak Mandarin naturally.
The class is small in size to ensure that each child receives close emotional and linguistic support. It is ideal for children who are currently learning Mandarin or already have a basic foundation. Class activities include emotional painting, language expression exercises, sensory play, and role-play.
These experiences help children build confidence in speaking Mandarin, improve emotional awareness, and nurture creativity.
EXTRA CURRICULUM
3-6 Years Old
6-11 Years Old
STORY CLASS /
BIG STORY CLASS
小故事班/大故事班
Stories come alive with action, voices, and imagination!
In this interactive storytelling class, teachers use voice acting and body movement to act out exciting Mandarin stories. Children join the fun by discussing the plot, taking part in role-play, and playing games inspired by the story.
Through movement, dialogue, and play, children absorb Mandarin naturally and build confidence in speaking. Every class is fun, expressive, and full of language!
3-6 Years Old
6-11 Years Old
MUSIC STORY CLASS
音樂故事班
Where stories sing and music tells the tale.
At Play Mandarin, we bring stories to life through rhythm, melody and imagination. In this unique class, children follow along with engaging Mandarin storylines—where every plot twist comes alive with carefully selected music, from joyful jingles to dramatic drums.
Through guided listening, movement, instrument play, and expressive storytelling, children develop an ear for musical moods and patterns while picking up Mandarin vocabulary naturally. From marching with little animals to tiptoeing through magical forests, every session is a journey of sound, story and language.
Let your child explore music appreciation and Mandarin through stories they’ll love and songs they’ll remember!
Exclusive Weekly Thematic Curriculum
Tailored for budding minds aged 3 to 6 and 6 to 9 (for non-native speakers), our meticulously crafted weekly thematic resources are designed to ignite curiosity and nurture linguistic proficiency. Perfect for both young speakers and beginner learners over 6 years old.
Bespoke After-Class Learning Sheets
Embark on a journey of Mandarin mastery with our tailor-made interactive learning sheets. Exclusively available in the after-class email, these sheets encapsulate the essence of each session, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience beyond the confines of the classroom. Suitable for all classes, including Baby Classes.
Hello Huayu! Program
Introducing "Hello Huayu!" - a comprehensive Chinese textbook series tailored for K-6 Chinese beginners. Our program employs a visually engaging picture-style approach, showcasing real-life scenarios to captivate children's attention. Combined with practical conversational exercises in Chinese, students seamlessly embrace language acquisition. Hello HuaYu is specifically curated for children aged 6 and above.
Jinbu 1 & 2 Edexcel GCSE Chinese (9-1) Student Book
Students progress from our Chinese Characters Class to Jinbu 1 & 2, building strong language skills step by step.
We then prepare them for exams using the updated Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Chinese course – focused, structured, and full of cultural insight.
