By Primary 6, students are expected to master 1,800–2,000 Chinese words — a steep challenge, especially for children from non-Chinese-speaking homes, where daily practice is limited.
What’s more, in large Chinese classes, your child may struggle to keep up with the fast-paced lessons, covering 15-20 new words at a time.
This can lead them to:
At MandarinStars, we understand these challenges, and we’re here to help them with our proven, child-focused approach — built specifically for students scoring AL5–AL7, or those simply struggling to pass their Chinese Mother Tongue exams.
Start your child on their journey today and let us help them improve their Chinese with real results!
MandarinStars is for students who need a curriculum tailored to their pace, strengths, and learning gaps — not rushed through generic lessons.
Whether your child is struggling with listening comprehension or essay writing skills, we provide the exact support and guidance they need to finally pass and succeed in Chinese!
If this sounds like your child, grab the chance to enrol your child to MandarinStars now!
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| Help struggling students with AL5-7 PASS their Chinese | ✅ | ❌ |
| Psychologically and academically backed teaching methods | ✅ | ❌ |
| Adaptable teaching pace to cater to each student’s needs | ✅ | ❌ |
| Use visual supports and memory strategies to help students read and remember words | ✅ | ❌ |
| Capable of helping students with learning difficulties (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia, autism) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Less than 5 students per class | ✅ | ❌ |
From failing marks to confident speakers, we’re a specialised primary school Chinese tuition centre built specifically for students who are:
Unlike traditional programmes, we are hyper-focused on helping struggling learners pass Chinese, reigniting their interest in Chinese culture and traditions, and renewing their language appreciation, pass confidently, improve steadily, and build real skills that last beyond PSLE.
With proven methods, engaging lessons, and a team of professional teachers, we have helped countless students improve by 1 AL grade in 12 months.
Our lessons are carefully broken down into bite-sized, scaffolded steps — designed for students who need more time, support, and repetition.
Built by a deeply experienced team of ex-government tutors, supported by strong teacher qualifications and a combined teaching experience of over 10 years, alongside curriculum specialists and a child psychologist, our programme draws on unique teaching experience to deliver customised learning methods, including:
While other centres may focus on cramming in as many new words as possible each lesson, at Mandarinstars, we prioritise depth over speed — ensuring that students truly understand, retain, and confidently use what they learn to excel academically.
We’re not just preparing your child to succeed in primary school. We’re building a strong foundation that carries them through secondary school Chinese, O-Level Chinese, Higher Chinese Language and beyond.
Our ultra-small class size allows teachers to identify each child’s pace and needs.
Children are grouped by similar reading and writing proficiency, so your child is not placed in a class that moves too fast or too slow for them.
This low-pressure, high-support environment gives children the freedom to:
In this setting, our teachers can adapt on the spot, offering real-time feedback, targeted support, and encouragement that simply isn’t possible in a crowded classroom.
This way, your child gets the exact help they need, right when they need it.
Prepare your child with a strong Chinese foundation through conversational, play-based enrichment. By the end of K2 year, your child will be able to recognise characters, read basic texts, and speak confidently.
Perfect for kids who are just starting their Chinese language education and want to be ready for Primary 1!
From building strong language skills in P1 to preparing students for their PSLE in P6, our weekly comprehensive Chinese tuition classes cover reading, vocabulary, oral, composition, comprehension skills, designed to help even the weakest learners improve 2 AL grades.
Perfect for struggling students who need to improve their Chinese language skills
We’re one of the few Chinese tuition centres in Singapore offering specialised support for students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning difficulties. With our customised teaching methods following MOE-Syllabus, we help your child improve up to 2 AL grades!
Suitable for children who need a more support and guidance in learning Chinese.
We offer online Chinese tuition classes for students from Primary 2 to 5 — live, interactive, and designed specifically for those who need focused, guided support. These lessons target foundational gaps, reinforce key vocabulary, and boost reading confidence. And all from the comfort of home!
Ideal for children with learning and literacy gaps.
Our school holiday programmes help your child stay engaged and improve their Chinese language skills, such as oral, writing, and comprehension, along with answering strategies and time management techniques during the school break — all in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Perfect for students preparing for exams who need extra support or a confidence boost!
At MandarinStars, we don’t just “teach Chinese.”
We equip students with specific, high-impact skills across all components of the primary Chinese curriculum — so they can learn with confidence, express themselves clearly, and succeed beyond the Chinese language examinations!
Here’s how we break it down:
Reading is more than just recognising words — it’s about understanding the meaning and being able to respond accurately.
We teach students to identify key ideas, infer meaning, and answer comprehension questions effectively, building a strong foundation in pronunciation and understanding.
Fluent speaking isn’t just about talking — it’s about expressing thoughts clearly and with confidence.
We focus on improving pronunciation, sentence structure, and emotional expression, helping students gain confidence in Mandarin, even during oral exams.
Creative writing requires both imagination and structure, as well as strong critical thinking and complex essay writing skills.
We guide students through the process of brainstorming, organising their thoughts, and writing clear, engaging compositions to help them express ideas effectively and creatively.
For fees and class timetable, please refer to our page here
✅ An especially notable result given the increasing exam complexity at higher grades!
Passed her end-of-year Chinese exams with results:
Awarded Edusave Merit Award for being in the top 25% of her school level
Jaden: Primary 4 student who attended multiple private tuition centres and 1-to-1 tutoring sessions without improvement
Literacy challenges caused low confidence and performance in written Chinese
Passed her end-of-year Chinese exams with results:
With the right structure, support, and encouragement, any child can thrive.
Every new student at Mandarinstars starts with a trial lesson — and for good reason.
This isn’t just a free class. It’s a chance for us to understand your child’s listening, speaking, reading, writing, and learning pace as well as your personal goal — so we can place them in the right class for their needs.
During the trial, our teachers will observe:
After the class, we’ll speak with you directly to share our assessment, explain how our programmes work, and let you know if your child can continue in the same time slot.
This way, every student — no matter how weak or strong — gets to learn in a class where they feel encouraged, supported, and empowered to improve.
Your search for an experienced and professional Chinese language tutor is over!
At MandarinStars, your child will receive the tools, confidence, and support they need to finally succeed in Chinese — and even enjoy it.
✅ A Chinese tuition programme with proven track record on improvement, not pressure
✅ Structured classes taught by experienced Chinese teachers
✅ Small group tuition (up to 5 students only) for personalised support
✅ Multi-sensory, gamified learning activities that work
✅ Personalised learning plans for students with dyslexia, ADHD, or learning challenges
✅ In-person and online lessons available
✅ Programmes that follow the MOE school syllabus closely
✅ A nurturing, results-driven approach that parents trust
MandarinStars is not just here to teach Chinese.
We’re here to make sure your child doesn’t fail it.
Send us your questions using this form and our friendly team will be in touch.
