Chengzhu Mandarin Centre evolved naturally, as a result of running Mandarin programmes at Julia Gabriel Centre for over 12 years. The time was right to take the next step: to create a wholly Chinese environment where children and their families could be immersed in both language and culture, ensuring holistic, meaningful and long lasting learning experiences. In January 2012, Chengzhu Mandarin Centre was officially born!
The name “Chengzhu” comes from the Chinese idiom “xiong you cheng zhu” (to have an image of bamboo in one’s mind), which illustrates the confidence that good preparation can bring when taking on new challenges.
The word “cheng” also signifies growth. We chose the name “Chengzhu” because we aim to help our learners develop the tenacity and strength exemplified by bamboo.
Our programmes and nurturing environment immerse students in Chinese language and culture, enabling them to develop a strong foundation in Mandarin and build the confidence to master the language – just as bamboo initially emerges as a fragile shoot and then grows tall and strong in fertile soil.
Program Details
PlayNest (6 to 18 Months old)
Every aspect of PlayNest is specially designed for hands-on, interactive learning and language stimulation, enabling infants and their caregivers to have fun together as they participate in an array of theme-based activities for toddlers, which address all the key aspects of children’s learning at this very special age.
Duration: 1.5 hours
PlayClub (18 Months to 3 Years old)
Children are introduced to key concept words and phrases and the natural rhythm of Standard Mandarin through stories, puppets, drama activities, art and craft, songs and healthy snacks. The theme-based curriculum of our enrichment classes for toddlers in Singapore provides a host of experiences which build co-ordination and dexterity, encourage independent behaviour and thinking, and nurture a curiosity for acquiring language.
Duration: 2 hours
Chinese Cultural Arts (Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2)
Through music, dance, drama, art and stories, our Chinese Cultural Arts programme for preschoolers provides them with insights into Chinese culture, while enabling them to absorb Standard Mandarin in a fun and exciting arts-rich environment.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Language Learners (Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2)
Children enjoy activities including drama, storytelling, music and movement, art and craft, and writing practice, all of which motivate competency in the four components of language learning (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in a fun and enjoyable way.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Language Skills (Primary 1 to Primary 4)
Our Language Skills programme supports students in reaching the standards expected for the Singapore Ministry of Education’s primary school Mandarin curriculum.
Each level of the programme focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of dynamic and age-appropriate teaching methods.
Duration: 2 hours
Creative Writing (Primary 1 to Primary 4)
Our Creative Writing programme draws on a series of stimulating strategies and techniques which enable children in Primary 1-4 to understand and enjoy using essential elements of spoken Mandarin and Chinese script.
Duration: 2 hours
Mandarin Expressions (Primary 5 to Primary 6)
Our Mandarin Expressions programme supports children in meeting the demands of the Singapore Ministry of Education’s Primary 5 and 6 Mandarin curriculum. It also enhances their ability to express themselves in the language with confidence, and gives them the opportunities to explore uses of the language in contexts which go beyond school work and are meaningful and relevant to their lives.
Duration: 2 hours
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