Mandarin for an SJKC
New words, pinyin, strokes and stroke order, story retelling, rhymes and tongue twisters.
Early Years · Ages 5 and 6
K1 and K2: applied learning, then independence and leadership readiness for Primary 1.

Learning opportunities
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Primary 1
New words, pinyin, strokes and stroke order, story retelling, rhymes and tongue twisters.
Both taught every week, with individual reading in English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin.
Children can prepare for Cambridge English Qualifications at their own level, an external assessment from Cambridge.
Malaysian children born in 2021 may start Year 1 in 2027 if their parents choose, without a screening test. For what applies to your child now, check the latest KPM FAQ, JPN or PPD.
We prepare children for the move to primary school, but we cannot promise a place at any school or a level of fluency. Read Year 1 in 2027: ages, dates and how to plan.
For the everyday side, such as asking for help, routines and looking after their own things, see getting ready for Primary 1, with a printable conversation checklist to take to your child's teacher. It is not a test and has no score.
Parent guides
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Hours
FAQ
Starting from age 6, students can prepare for Cambridge English Qualifications according to their level, an external assessment from Cambridge.
Mandarin lessons cover new words, pinyin, strokes and stroke order, story retelling, rhymes and tongue twisters, alongside Bahasa Melayu and English, with reading in all three. We cannot promise a place or a level of fluency; Year 1 places are allocated through the Ministry of Education registration.
From 12 to a maximum of 15 children per teacher.
Half day runs 8am to 12pm, extended half day 8am to 2pm and full day 8am to 5.30pm. The centre closes at 6.30pm.
Yes. Snacks and a home cooked lunch every day, with less salt, sugar and oil and a different menu daily. Halal and other needs are worked out with each family.
Yes, please do. Come during morning school hours to see a class in action, and bring your child along. Call or WhatsApp 018 262 6775, or join an open or enquiry day posted on our social media.
Other programmes
Come during morning school hours to see what we do, and bring your child along.