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How to Give Your Child a Strong Foundation in Chinese Language Before Primary School Starts

Did you know that by Primary 6, your child is expected to remember nearly 2,000 Chinese vocabulary characters for their PSLE exams?

This means, if they’re not speaking or recognising Chinese words confidently by Kindergarten 2, they’ll enter Primary 1 already behind and catching up will feel overwhelming.

That’s where MandarinStars comes in! Our K2 Chinese enrichment programme is designed to build core language skills early — helping your child speak with confidence, understand stories, recall characters, and begin writing with ease.

Most importantly, we nurture a love for learning Chinese that stays with them beyond the classroom.

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Who Should Enrol With MandarinStars

MandarinStars is for students who need a curriculum tailored to their pace, strengths, and learning gaps — not rushed through typical Chinese tuition lessons.

We provide the exact support and guidance your child needs to finally pass and succeed in Chinese!

Our K2 Programme is ideal for:

Children in Kindergarten 2 (K2) preparing to enter Primary 1

Preschoolers who speak little or no Chinese at home

Kids who show reluctance or anxiety towards Chinese lessons

Parents who understand the importance of building a strong Chinese language foundation before formal schooling begins

Parents who value holistic development and want to build more than just academic skills

Families seeking a structured, yet playful approach to language learning

Children who struggle to remember characters or form words

Children who would benefit from ultra small-group classroom settings with experienced Chinese teachers

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MandarinStars vs Other Tuition Centres

How We Are A Better Fit For Your Child

MandarinStars Other Tuition Centres

MandarinStars

Other Tuition Centres
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 ✅ ❌

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Why Enrol With MandarinStars?

We’re A Proven Education Centre That Helps Struggling Students Improve 1 AL Grade in 12 Months

From failing marks to confident speakers, we’re a specialised Chinese tuition centre built specifically for students who are:

  • falling behind their peers
  • have learning difficulties like ADHD, Dyslexia, or memory gaps
  • turned away by other mainstream centres with curriculum catered for students aiming for AL1-4s
  • not seeing results from attending tuition a few times a week

Unlike traditional programmes, we are hyper focused on helping struggling learners pass Chinese while reigniting their interest in Chinese culture, 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.

Customised Teaching Methods for The Learning Needs of Each Child

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-MOE Chinese teachers, curriculum specialists, and a child psychologist, our customised teaching methods include:

  • memory aids, writing scaffolds and templates
  • interactive displays and game-based learning
  • differentiated pacing

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.

We’re not just preparing your child to succeed in kindergarten. We’re building a strong foundation that carries them through secondary school and beyond.

Personalised Attention From Experienced Teachers With Just 2-5 Students Per Group

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.

  • ask questions without fear
  • engage actively without judgment
  • learn from their mistakes
  • receive targeted feedback based on their progress

In this setting, our teachers can adapt on the spot, offering real-time feedback, targeted support, and encouragementthat simply isn’t possible in a crowded classroom.

This way, your child gets the exact help they need, right when they need it.

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What’s in Our Kindergarten 2 Programme

Our K2 Programme blends interactive learning with structure to make Chinese fun, engaging, and effective for young learners.

Here’s what you can expect your child will experience:

Oracy Skills

Your child will learn to express themselves confidently in Chinese through engaging, real-world themes they can relate to.

From Show and Tell to role-play, and picture-based conversations, we help them build fluency step-by-step.

Listening Comprehension

We help your child sharpen their listening skills through carefully structured activities using stories, and short texts.

They’ll learn to recognise question words like “who”, “what”, “where”, and “how many” — and respond with understanding.

Vocabulary and Language Use

We don’t rely on rote memorisation. Instead, your child will learn to recognise and understand Chinese words using our signature multi-sensory methods:

  • Picture Method
  • Semantic Radicals
  • Word-Part Breakdown Techniques

Combined with character stroke order training, this approach helps your child build a solid vocabulary base!

Writing

Writing doesn’t have to be a struggle.

Your child will learn to form Chinese characters correctly, using proper stroke order and spacing, while also building essential fundamentals for character writing — laying a strong foundation for learning Chinese at higher academic levels.

For fees and class timetable, please to refer to our page here.

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Real Stories from Real Parents

Still Not Convinced? Look at Our Results Straight From The Source

Irvin: K2 in 2024, preparing for Primary 1 in 2025

Initial Challenges:

  • Could not speak, understand, read, or write Chinese
  • Displayed behavioural issues during class (e.g., walking around, lying on the floor)
  • Could not follow simple instructions
  • Rejected by other enrichment centres due to lack of Mandarin foundation

MandarinStars Approach:

  • Placed in one-on-one Mandarin lessons to build foundational learning and classroom behaviour
  • Focused on gradually preparing him for group class participation
  • Lessons incorporated multi-sensory techniques to support his learning needs

Results After 5 Months:

  • Understood teacher’s instructions without English translation
  • Could read and recognise basic Chinese characters
  • Displayed calm and focused behaviour during lessons
  • Scored 8/15 on Term 4 MandarinStars mock test—up from zero comprehension. This improvement in just 5 months is a testament to our belief that the right curriculum is essential to supporting each student’s unique learning needs and unlocking their full potential.

Primary 1 Achievements (2025):

  • Scored 10/15 on Term 1 MandarinStars mock test

  • Achieved full marks in his school’s 听写 (Chinese spelling test)
  • No longer displayed avoidant or disruptive behaviour in class
  • More importantly, the student developed a more confident and positive mindset towards learning, which has since transferred to other subjects in school and at home.

With the right structure, support, and encouragement, any child can thrive.

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Book Our Trial Class Today

Every new student at MandarinStars starts with a trial lesson — and for good reason.

This isn’t just a class. It’s a chance for us to understand your child’s reading, writing, and learning pace — so we can place them in the right class for their needs.

During the trial, our teachers will observe:

  • Your child’s Chinese language proficiency
  • Their ability to learn in a group setting
  • How they respond to different teaching methods

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.

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Give Your Child a Head Start in Chinese with MandarinStars Today

Give your child a head start — not just in Chinese, but in their entire learning journey.

Unlike other Chinese kindergarten programmes, our K2 programme delivers a comprehensive foundation for young children who need a different approach to learning!

Here’s what your child will gain at MandarinStars:

✅ A strong Chinese language foundation through stories, visuals, and purposeful play

✅ Improved listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

✅ Confidence to engage in Chinese conversation

✅ Character recognition techniques that make learning easy and fun

✅ A structured, MOE-aligned curriculum built by experts

✅ Holistic development that nurtures social and emotional growth

Let’s make Chinese your child’s favourite subject — starting today.

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