Systematic Mandarin Training Programme
系统中文课程
We developed the LCA curriculum through years of researching, teaching, and observing on what our children like doing at different stages cognitively, emotionally and physically. We picked out the best elements of children’s classes and coupled it with our knowledge, experiences, tons of love and our endless passion for creating a Chinese learning community.
LCA Baby Stars Mandarin
(1-2 yrs)
宝贝启蒙班
LCA Baby Stars Mandarin is designed for infants, from as young as one year. Parents or caretakers participate in the course with their children, learning not only Mandarin songs, rhymes and activities, but also enjoying bonding and developmental activities and understanding.
LCA Little Stars Mandarin
(2.5-4 yrs)
小星星萌芽班
Interacting in Mandarin, our LCA Little Stars kids are led through different fun workshops such as Songs, rhymes, dances, sensorial activities, puppets…which are especially adapted to the language development of this age group.
Students will develop their:
- Language skills by using the vocabulary learnt in simple communicative structures and practicing various phonetic sounds to enhance pronunciation.
- Cognitive skills by completing various activities (maze, learning new songs, sequencing a story or set of pictures).
- Social skills by interacting with their peers and teacher while utilizing new language and reviewing previously taught language.
- Gross and Fine Motor skills by making crafts, coloring in pictures, cutting and sticking, and playing games related to language practise.
LCA Bilingual Stars Mandarin
(4-6 yrs)
幼接小基础班
LCA Rising Stars course centers upon familiarising young students with Mandarin through a combination of songs, lessons and games to help build both confidence and interest in learning the new language.
LCA Rising Stars Mandarin
(7 to 10 yrs)
新星班 (YCT 1-3)
LCA Rising Stars focuses on giving children regular Mandarin exposure at a key age, with emphasis on pronunciation, reading, and writing, using tailored materials to build confidence in natural speaking.
LCA Shooting Stars Mandarin
(11-14 yrs)
闪耀明星班 (YCT4, GCSE)
LCA Shooting Stars students receive Mandarin training tailored to their capabilities, as well as periodic tests and a presentation given during the course. Through our customized curriculum and materials, students cover speaking, reading, writing and listening and target Mandarin GCSE
Students will develop their:
- Cognitive skills by completing various activities (maze, learning new songs, sequencing a story or set of pictures) and learning to read simple words and structures.
- Character writing skills, reading and conversational skills by using the vocabulary learnt in simple communicative structures involving both question and answer forms.
- Pronunciation skills are enhanced while learning the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make.
- Social skills by interacting with their peers and teacher while utilizing new language and reviewing previously taught language.
- Students will be able to reach the standard required for GCSE Chinese in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
LCA Native Speakers' Mandarin – For Mandarin Speaking Children
(1-14 yrs).
华人母语班
Our Bilingual Stars Mandarin programme is specially designed for children who already speak Mandarin at home. These students begin with a higher proficiency than non-Mandarin learners, allowing them to engage with more advanced language content from the start. The curriculum is therefore more intensive and challenging, focusing on developing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a near-native level. Through structured lessons, interactive activities, and rich exposure to authentic language, students build confidence in using Mandarin naturally, while deepening their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and cultural nuances. The ultimate goal is to support them in achieving fluency comparable to that of a native speaker and to prepare them for success in formal assessments such as GCSE Chinese.
Advanced reading and character writing skills through structured practice.
Strong conversational skills using a wider range of vocabulary and sentence structures.
Pronunciation and intonation refined for more natural speaking.
Deeper understanding of grammar through more challenging materials.
Confidence in communication through interaction with peers and teachers.
Progress towards near-native level and strong GCSE Chinese outcomes.