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Chinese Tuition & Enrichment Preschool

Building a Strong Foundation in Mandarin from Preschool

• Age: 3-6 Years Old • Class Size: 12 students • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Chinese Preschool - Ignite The Passion for Mandarin Mastery

Chinese tuition and enrichment classes for preschoolers help children gain a strong foundation and genuine interest in the Chinese language. 

Whether it’s improving Chinese readiness for Primary School or fostering an interest in Mandarin, our preschool programmes across Singapore can equip your child with foundational skills, including character recognition, pronunciation, and writing sequences. 

Children in N1, N2, K1, and K2 are taking their first steps toward language – setting the right foundation can have a big impact on literacy skills. Our programme is designed to captivate students’ interest, combining our methodology with interactive activities to build a strong foundation in Chinese language and culture.

Building on our Mandarin playgroup programme, our preschool Chinese enrichment classes focus on listening and speaking skills before moving on to reading and writing skills.

preschool chinese enrichment classes

What Our Preschool Enrichment Classes Teach

Our Chinese enrichment classes for preschoolers take place in an all-Mandarin environment where students learn through play, stories, songs, and interactive activities. Everything from simple conversations to games is facilitated in Mandarin to increase familiarity and exposure to the language.

Enhanced Listening and Speaking Skills

Children learn new words and naturally develop an ear for the language as they play and interact in an all-Mandarin environment. Our Mandarin Educators design class activities that encourage preschoolers to converse, ask questions, and share their thoughts using the language.

Early Literacy Skills

Our programme introduces preschoolers to the basics of reading and writing in Mandarin. Recognising and writing Chinese characters, grasping grammar and sentence structure, and understanding phonetics form part of early literacy development. These same skills help prepare them for formal reading and writing instruction in primary school.

Increased Confidence and Interest in Mandarin

EduGrove makes learning Mandarin feel rewarding for children, creating a positive feedback loop that promotes a genuine interest in the language and a passion to excel in their studies as they transition to primary school. 

Our Preschool Mandarin Programme

EduGrove’s preschool Mandarin enrichment classes break the mould of the traditional classroom environment – our teachers combine language learning with interactive activities and creative projects that promote effective learning.

Teacher conducting circle time during Preschool Chinese Enrichment classes

Circle Time

During Circle Time, teachers and children use Mandarin to convey thoughts and ideas with one another through an ongoing facilitated conversation. The activity aims to improve proficiency in Chinese listening and speaking, as well as presentation skills and confidence.

Storytelling

Our teachers use props and puppets to breathe life into stories told in Mandarin. These sessions introduce students to new words and improve their listening comprehension skills. Storytelling also helps to develop a greater appreciation for language and literature.

Active Learning Word Games

Word games involve recognising new words through character recognition, speaking, and application. As preschoolers play along, they gain an expanded vocabulary along with the knowledge of how to use the words they’ve learnt.

Role-Playing Drama

As preschoolers take on character roles in role-play stories facilitated by teachers, they are encouraged to apply learned keywords and express themselves in Mandarin. These drama sessions create opportunities for language practice and familiarisation, contributing to long-term memory retention.

Preschool student during the show and tell activity in our Chinese enrichment class

Show and Tell

Show and tell presentations are aimed at honing oratory skills and confidence-building. Teachers challenge students by asking them questions, encouraging them to think on their feet and apply the vocabulary they have learnt, all while having fun!

Teacher guiding student in writing individual Chinese characters

Reading And Writing Exercises

Reading rhymes and poems aloud helps students to recognise Chinese characters and keywords. Starting with basic strokes at N1, our enrichment classes help students learn how to write individual characters and progressively achieve writing whole sentences by K2.

What Our Students Say About Us

This is what parents have to say about our Chinese enrichment classes for preschoolers.

Mummy of Sia Hui Yin, K2

After participating in EduGrove’s Chinese classes, our daughter, Hui Yin, achieved the following. She developed more interest in the Chinese language, her communication has greatly improved, making her a more fluent and confident speaker, she displayed a lot of progress in her dialogue with the right usage of vocabulary, and most importantly, she looks forward to her weekly lesson! Thank you for your guidance.

Mummy of Dylan Ng Qi Hao, K2

Dylan does not speak Mandarin initially but after attending EduGrove’s lessons for three months, he began to speak to us in Mandarin and started reading Chinese books. It has gradually built his confidence in writing and he is happy about going to school. Teacher Liu knows the importance of cooperation between parents and she makes an effort to let parents understand the subjects taught on the day after class. I would like to thank Teacher Liu for her care and guidance for the students. Thank you EduGrove.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What teaching methods do you use to keep children interested in Mandarin?

We believe that learning Mandarin should be fun – children who find joy and fulfilment in the learning process are more motivated to continue learning. 

EduGrove’s preschool Mandarin enrichment classes feature stories, role-play, discussions, and learning games to include an element of fun. Our teachers provide positive feedback to children to promote active participation and a love for the language. 

Each of our classes is designed to cater to a range of learning abilities. Our teachers pay extra attention to preschoolers who are struggling to learn Mandarin, tailoring learning approaches to suit their pace of learning.

Our teachers create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves. Our use of positive reinforcement, encouragement, and small group activities all work together to help students feel confident and join in.

Yes, we welcome students to join our classes mid-term, subject to availability. We will recommend the most suitable class for your child based on their Mandarin language skills and learning ability.

EduGrove stands out as a provider of Chinese Enrichment classes for preschoolers because of our immersive Mandarin environment, experienced teachers, and innovative teaching methods. We go beyond traditional rote learning by incorporating interactive activities, creative expression, and cultural immersion into our curriculum.

Aside from our curriculum, we also have teachers who are dedicated to fostering a love for the Chinese language and culture in every child. They facilitate a nurturing and supportive learning environment where children feel encouraged to explore, express themselves, and develop their Mandarin skills confidently.

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Small Group Sizes and Spacious Classrooms

We aim for big successes but keep our class sizes small. With a maximum of 12 students per group, teachers are able to pay close attention to the needs and development of every student in their care. Each classroom has a dedicated area for drama and games, as well as desk-bound activities. Teaching takes place in spacious, light-filled studios, equipped with state-of-the-art learning tools, enabling students of all ages and levels to play, discover, and thrive in a truly conducive learning environment.

Voted 7 years in a row as the best Chinese enrichment centre in Singapore!

EduGrove has helped thousands of students not only achieve success in their Chinese grades but also fall in love with the language through our simple yet revolutionary approach. Voted by parents annually as the best Chinese enrichment centre in Singapore and having won the Industry Star Promising SME 500 Award, EduGrove is one of the leading providers for Chinese enrichment lessons.

One-stop solution for every age and needs!

As the only Chinese enrichment centre that offers specialised classes for students from playgroup to secondary, EduGrove’s team of specialist curriculum writers and teachers are experts in helping every student from each age group achieve their full potential in the Chinese language. 

If your child requires something a little different from the norm, be it to focus on composition writing or one-to-one tutoring, we are able to tailor a specific plan to suit their needs.

Strong Teacher-Parent Communication

Through updates and feedback after each class, teachers work hand-in-hand with parents to ensure their child’s positive progress. We track the progress of each student, cultivating their strengths and identifying areas for improvement. Regular evaluation allows teachers to adjust the goals for each student according to their learning style.

Learn Chinese while developing 21st century skills!

Not only do we help students ace their Chinese examinations, we also develop their 21st century competencies like creativity, critical thinking, and presentation skills that are crucial for them to thrive in their future tertiary education and adult professional lives.

Our Teachers – They’re The Best!

EduGrove’s way of conducting Chinese lessons requires a very special breed of Chinese teacher. They are dedicated educators focused on meeting the needs of every class as a whole and every individual student in their care. Essentially they take on the role of form teachers. Working closely with parents, EduGrove teachers are concerned as much with the holistic development of their students as they are with nurturing and improving their Chinese studies.

Our teachers are also able to communicate with English-speaking parents and work closely with them to improve their child’s Chinese language abilities.

After passing through a rigorous selection process, these already experienced teachers are put through months of training to teach in the EduGrove way, ensuring your child’s educational journey with us will be nothing short of outstanding.

Proven track record to ace your PSLE and O-Levels!

EduGrove has assembled a team of industry experts to specially design a set of curriculum that combines  with our award-winning methodology to ensure students excel in their national exams. 

Covering all commonly     tested keywords, oral, comprehension, composition and listening comprehension, EduGrove students are confident and well-prepared when it comes to taking on their PSLE and O-Levels!

Effective EduGrove methodology that gets results

We use drama, word games, and creative activities interactively not only to excite, motivate, and inspire, but more importantly to coax the students to vocalise and apply the keywords and phrases taught. These dynamic learning tools also help students remember more effectively.

Learning at EduGrove is Fun, Engaging, and Effective – at every level!

Learning a language doesn’t have to be a chore. Research has shown that children learn best through play and that’s why our classes are designed to get away from the traditional rote-learning way of learning Chinese. Our curriculum is designed to ignite every student’s desire to learn, which means every activity is designed to be FUN!

Instead of focusing on the tedious memorisation of keywords, we use drama and word games in all classes from Preschool through to Primary and Secondary to help students remember lesson content in a more FUN, ENGAGING, and EFFECTIVE way!