Boosts memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Learning Mandarin engages both the left and right hemispheres of the brain, enhancing cognitive abilities. The use of tones and characters strengthens memory and pattern recognition, while the logical structure of Mandarin grammar improves problem-solving and analytical thinking. Children who learn Mandarin also develop better multitasking skills and increased attention spans.

Mandarin is the most spoken language worldwide, opening global opportunities.
Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, with over a billion native speakers. Learning Mandarin gives children the advantage of connecting with people from China and Chinese-speaking communities worldwide. It opens doors to future academic exchanges, international travel, and career opportunities in fields like business, technology, and diplomacy.

Encourages curiosity and respect for Chinese culture and traditions.
Mandarin classes introduce children to rich Chinese cultural traditions, including festivals like Chinese New Year, folklore stories, and calligraphy. By learning about Chinese customs and values, children develop cultural awareness and respect for diversity. This exposure broadens their worldviews, fostering curiosity and open-mindedness.

Lays a strong foundation for learning additional languages in the future.
Mandarin helps children develop phonetic awareness and pronunciation skills, making it easier to learn other languages later on. It enhances cognitive flexibility, enabling children to understand different language structures. Studies show that bilingual children perform better in learning additional languages, benefiting from enhanced neural connections.

Enhances listening, pronunciation, and overall language proficiency.
Mandarin’s tonal nature improves listening skills as children learn to distinguish between different pitches and sounds. Practicing pronunciation with accurate tones enhances phonetic awareness, benefiting overall language skills. Speaking in Mandarin also builds confidence in public speaking and communication.

Interactive storytelling, role-playing, and group games make learning fun.
MANDO SCHOOL’s classes are designed to be playful and immersive. Story-led adventures with animal characters make lessons exciting and memorable. Children engage in role-playing, songs, and movement-based learning, ensuring they have fun while acquiring new vocabulary. This interactive approach keeps children motivated and eager to learn.

Group activities and speaking practice build confidence and teamwork.
Mandarin classes encourage children to practice speaking in pairs or groups, enhancing their social skills and teamwork. Positive reinforcement builds their confidence to speak up and express themselves. Group games and activities create a supportive learning environment where children feel comfortable taking risks and trying out new words.

Aligned with UK educational standards for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
MANDO SCHOOL’s curriculum aligns with the UK educational standards for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, ensuring educational value. The lessons support literacy, listening, and speaking skills while enhancing cultural education, meeting Ofsted’s curriculum requirements. Mandarin classes also prepare children for secondary school language learning.

Provides a competitive edge for future academic and career paths.
Learning Mandarin at an early age gives children a head start in language proficiency, which can benefit their academic journey. As China continues to grow as a global economic power, Mandarin language skills are becoming highly valuable in international business, technology, and cultural exchanges. This competitive edge can open doors to exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Yes, our Mandarin classes are an excellent solution for Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) cover. Our professional teachers deliver engaging and educational sessions while giving classroom teachers valuable time for planning and assessments.

Absolutely! Mandarin is an increasingly popular choice for the Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) curriculum. Our structured lessons align with national curriculum standards, ensuring a comprehensive and educational language experience.

Yes, Mandarin can be offered as an Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) either before school, during lunch breaks, or after school. Our engaging and fun approach makes it a popular choice among children and parents alike.

Our Mandarin classes are designed for children in Early Years, KS1, and KS2, tailored to be fun, interactive, and age-appropriate. We use story-led adventures, games, and activities to engage young learners while building a strong language foundation.

We offer age-specific classes to ensure effective learning:

• Early Years and KS1: Fun, story-led adventures with songs, movement, and role-playing.
• KS2: Themed lessons focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing with games, activities, and cultural exploration.

No prior knowledge is required. Our classes are designed for complete beginners, gradually introducing vocabulary and basic conversational phrases through fun and interactive methods.

We use a themes and story-led approach with imaginative adventures, role-playing, songs, games, and cultural exploration to keep children actively engaged and excited about learning Mandarin.

Yes, all our classes are led by experienced, native Mandarin-speaking teachers who are specially trained to engage young learners using fun and interactive teaching methods.

Our classes are 30 to 90 minutes long, tailored to suit the attention span of primary school children. We recommend one to two sessions per week for effective learning, but we can adjust the schedule to fit your school’s timetable.

We can take up to 30 children per class with a supporting teaching assistant.

We provide progress reports that track each child’s learning milestones, including vocabulary acquired, speaking and listening skills, and overall participation. Reports are shared with teachers and parents.

Yes, our Mandarin classes are flexible and customisable to fit your school’s curriculum and timetable. We work closely with teachers and headteachers to create a schedule that suits your needs.

We provide a variety of digital resources, including vocabulary flashcards, activity sheets, rhymes, and interactive games. We also offer songs and movement activities to reinforce learning through play.

Yes, we incorporate Chinese cultural learning into our lessons, exploring traditions, festivals, stories, and songs. This enhances children’s cultural awareness and makes learning Mandarin more meaningful and exciting.

We provide access to our Resource Hub, which includes digital activities, videos, and printable worksheets. Parents can also access recorded lessons for children to review at home.

Yes, we conduct reports to track progress and provide certificates of achievement to motivate and recognise children’s efforts and successes in learning Mandarin.

Yes, we offer themed lessons around Chinese cultural events such as Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. These special classes include crafts, stories, and cultural activities.

We offer flexible pricing plans based on the number of sessions per term. There are no long-term contracts, allowing schools to start with a trial term before committing to a full year.