About this class

🌲 Mandarin Pine II – Intermediate Mandarin for Year 5 & 6 (YCT 3–4 / Pre-GCSE) Course Code: MPII-21, MPII-22, MPII-23, MPII-25 
Teachers: Kaibao Huang (Khai), Qianmei Zhou, Haiyun Rosa Wang 
Schedule: Saturdays during term time - MPII-21: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - MPII-22; MPII-23; MPII-25: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 Term Fee: £508.20 (Autumn Term – 14 sessions) Prepare for GCSE Mandarin with Confidence and Culture Mandarin Pine II is designed for students in Year 5 and Year 6 who are progressing through YCT Level 3 and aiming for YCT Level 4 and GCSE readiness. This course provides a structured yet creative path toward Mandarin proficiency, building strong literacy, comprehension, and cultural understanding. Students will learn Chinese Made Easy Book 2 and Book 3, our curriculum integrates grammar, vocabulary, cultural content, and communicative practice to deepen fluency and lay the foundation for academic Mandarin success. Key Learning Features - Weekly dictation and writing tasks, aligned with book themes and cultural events - Gradual mastery of paragraph writing and extended responses - Full Mandarin immersion, minimising English use to maximise fluency - Strong focus on character recognition, sentence structure, and language application - Supportive learning environment with experienced native-speaking teachers Student Commitment Children are expected to dedicate at least 15 minutes daily to Mandarin reading, writing, or revision. Parental support at home can make a significant difference in long-term success. Turn your child’s Mandarin learning into a meaningful academic journey.