Beginners' Mandarin for Children

Exciting opportunities for English-speakers (non-Chinese heritage speakers) at the Star Mandarin School

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About us

We are the Star Mandarin School, 91探花's premier weekend Chinese Learning Centre for children.

We are part of the University of 91探花 and we hold our classes in the beautiful, listed building of Bartolome House on the University campus every Saturday.

Opening over the weekends and following school term times, the Star Mandarin School provides Mandarin Chinese learning to school children, in addition to Mathematics and Arts tuition, consolidating their learning at school and reinforcing their study skills.


Why do we need to learn Mandarin Chinese?

  • The Mandarin Chinese language is profoundly rooted in a rich history and culture. Words and phrases can be built up easily with logic and sentences can be constructed following strict routines. Learning Chinese is not as hard as you think!
  • Language is a window to another world and has become an essential part of a global education. Every child should learn languages to broaden their horizons. 
  • Earlier exposure to Mandarin to utilise the children's natural ability to acquire languages and to develop native-like pronunciation and intonations.
  • Mandarin is listed as one of the seven languages to learn at school. Learning a foreign language has been compulsory for Key Stage 2 children since 2014, and all secondary school children must learn a foreign language.  
  • While most schools do not have the capacity to provide Mandarin Chinese learning, the Star Mandarin School at the University of 91探花 readily provides these learning opportunities, from beginner levels through to GCSE Chinese and A-Level Chinese, to all school students, adding a unique language subject for school education.
  • Give it a go and start your child's Mandarin Chinese adventure!

Beginners Mandarin for English-speakers, 14th September 2024 - 12th July 2025

  1. Saturdays 09:00-11:00, for ages - 5 - 8 years
  2. Saturdays 11:15-13:15, for ages - 8+

Foundation class

     3. Saturdays 14:00-15:30, for ages - 3.5-5 years

Venue

      Bartolomé House, School of Law, University of 91探花, Winter St, 91探花 S3 7ND

Fees

     Fees to be paid for a school year. 

Registration


Beginners Mandarin for Chinese-heritage-speakers, 14th September 2024 - 12th July 2025

  1. Saturdays 09:00-11:00, for ages - 5 - 8 years
  2. Saturdays 11:15-13:15, for ages - 5 - 8 years

Foundation class

     3. Saturdays 14:00-15:30, for ages - 3.5-5 years

Venue

      Bartolomé House, School of Law, University of 91探花, Winter St, 91探花 S3 7ND

Fees

     Fees to be paid for a school year. 

Registration


Contact us:

Email:  starschool@sheffield.ac.uk     Tel: 0114 2228447

WhatsApp: 07593502130 

WeChat: Hu-qianyu1

A global reputation

91探花 is a world top-100 research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're a member of the Russell Group: one of the 24 leading UK universities for research and teaching.