Little Mandarin Institute
The Little Mandarin Institute is an After School program for elementary students (K-6) that features Mandarin language immersion and related specialty classes. Classes in this program are taught 90% in Mandarin. Students are expected to have some prior Mandarin knowledge, or be willing to take on the challenge of immersing themselves in a new language!
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Every student registered for a Little Mandarin course will be charged a one-time materials fee of $20. This charge is applied once a trimester, regardless of how many Little Mandarin classes are registered for
Classes are Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30 PM. All Peregrine Elementary students enrolled in a Little Mandarin class will receive free Kestrel from 3-3:30 PM on the day of their registered class. Students enrolled in 3 or more Little Mandarin Classes are eligible for a discounted Kestrel Club PM rate. Each day features Mandarin immersion socialization and a unique specialty class. Sign up for any day, or all of the days!
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10% discount for 3 or more days!
Please contact for details.
Spring 2020 Class Schedule
April 13 - June 5, 8 weeks
Monday
3:30-5:30 PM
April 13 - June 1
*No classes on 5/25.
Kung Fu with
Kejie Duan
Tuesday
3:30-5:30 PM
April 14 - June 2
* For students in K-2 only
Mandarin Math with
Mei Yan Lin
Wednesday
3:30-5:30 PM
April 15 - June 3
Chinese Art & Culture with Yi Che
Thursday
3:30-5:30 PM
April 16 - June 4
Pinyin & Reading with
Jiawei Chao
Friday
3:30-5:30 PM
April 17 - June 5
Immersive Dance with
Kejie Duan
Kung Fu & Fun!
Mondays, 3:30-5:30 PM, grades K-6
April 13 - June 5, 2020
7 sessions, no class on 5/25
In this class, students will be able to learn basic Kung Fu skills through a 1-hour group lesson with Teacher Kejie (lessons scaled for each student based on age). After their hour of Kung Fu fun, students will be guided through various social and creative activities, lead primarily in Mandarin, by Teacher Grace. This class is a great chance for students to learn a new skill, socialize with their peers, immerse themselves in the Mandarin Language, and have fun!
$175
Kejie (Tina) Duan
Jichun (Grace) Wang
Chinese Art & Culture
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM, grades K-6
April 15 - June 3, 2020
8 sessions.
In this class, Teacher Yi will teach students a variety of subjects and activities that are important in traditional Chinese culture. Students will cover Chinese calligraphy, traditional poetry, the origin of Chinese characters, and more! Students will also have a chance to socialize with each other and converse in Mandarin, allowing for greater immersion within the course. Teacher Yi will lead students through a variety of activities to facilitate this socialization and Mandarin immersion.
$200
Yi Che
Yi Che
Immersive Dance
Fridays, 3:30-5:30 PM, grades K-6
April 17 - June 5, 2020
8 sessions.
Teacher Kejie will lead students in a 1-hour Dance lesson, instructing them in various forms of dance while teaching them the Mandarin language! The dance lessons will cover a variety of mediums, and the students will also be lead through a 1-hour creative activity that furthers their Mandarin studies. This class is a great opportunity for students to get some energy out, learn some new dance moves, and practice Mandarin while having fun!
$200
Kejie (Tina) Duan
Yi Che
Mandarin Math
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM, grades K-6
April 14 - June 2, 2020
8 sessions, for students in K-2 only
This class is a Peregrine favorite, returning again for Winter 2020! Teacher Mei Yan instructs students in learning math skills (appropriate to age/grade level), while also guiding them in learning Mandarin. Students utilize the language in a mathematics context and communicate with their peers, fully immersing them in Mandarin. This class is great for students who want help in math, and for students who want more Mandarin immersion.
$200
Mei Yan Lin
Yi Che
Pinyin & Reading
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 PM, grades K-6
April 16 - June 4, 2020
8 sessions.
Our Pandas' teacher, Teacher Jiawei, will teach students Pinyin, which is the practice of spelling out Chinese phrases in Roman characters, based on the sound the Chinese phrases make. This is an important skill for learners of Mandarin to develop so that they can communicate in Mandarin in every way. This class is a good way to expand your students' Mandarin education, and offers new ways to communicate with teachers and peers!
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$200
Jiawei Cao
jiawei@peregrineschool.org
Jichun (Grace) Wang
10% OFF COUPON!
Contact for details.
Planning to sign up for 3 or more Little Mandarin classes?
Contact our Extracurricular Coordinator Rachel at for a 10% OFF coupon code for all Little Mandarin classes when enrolled in 3 or more! Valid until January 20th, after which there will be a $20 late registration surcharge.
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All registrations for Little Mandarin After School classes will incur a one time $20 materials fee.
10%Off for 3+!
January 27th - March 9th, 2020
6 sessions, no class on 2/17
Yi Che