It might take us at least 4 weeks to set up a private or group class for kids, depending on how long the waitlist is. Please plan ahead of time.
Chinese After-School Programs
Every year, hundreds of NYC children learn their Chinese with us.
Ideal for New York City private and charter schools, child care centers, local family groups, young adults, and kids.
We are delighted that you are interested in having your kids or students start Chinese language instruction at a young age, and we hope that our work will enable your students to establish an excellent program in your own school.
Our content-rich Mandarin curriculum will help create an age-appropriate Chinese language program that reinforces regular curriculum content and skills while spiraling vocabulary, sentence patterns, and cultural content so that all children can succeed in learning Chinese.
We will conduct a brief phone/virtual interview with students under 12 years old and their parents in order to determine whether we have available teachers. Trial lessons are available at a discounted rate.
Contact: info@sishumandarin.com
Who We Work With
Private schools, charter schools, daycare centers, and local families in New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, and Washington, D.C.
After-school Chinese Immersion Program for NYC Schools
Our most popular Chinese after-school program
We provide after-school programs for private schools that are based in New York metropolitan areas, including parts of New Jersey and Long Island. We work flexibly with different schedules and locations.
In-person after-school Chinese program rates available upon request
Minimum class size: 3 students
Location: at your convenient location
Online Chinese After-school Program for NYC Schools
Best value for remote after-school Chinese language learners
We offer an online after-school program designed for students who want to begin their Chinese studies from the comfort of their homes. This program is perfect for any student who seeks to enhance their myriad extracurricular activities with an introduction to the world’s most widely spoken language.
Online rates available upon request
Minimum class size: 3 students
Online learning platform: Zoom/Google Meet
Chinese Classes for NYC Kids （Online/in-person/home-based）
After-school Chinese program made for local parent groups and communities
This after-school program is tailored to local parent groups that are based in New York City. We understand many New York-based families are having a hard time finding a qualified Chinese tutor for their kids. Sishu Mandarin has built a professional Chinese teaching team over the years to create personalized learning and provide individualized student assessments. We have worked extensively with parents who are from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Jersey City. We have tailored materials for young learners and professional teachers who have rich experience with kids
In-person/online rates available upon request
Minimum class size: 2 students
Hours: Flexible
In-person location: at your convenient location (Transportation fees might apply depending on commute distance)
Online learning platform: Zoom/Google Meet
Weekend Chinese Program
(At Our Locations)
Unparalleled flexibility and affordability
Take Chinese classes on the weekends. We have beginner classes available for 4-7-year-olds at our locations. We can also set up 1-on-1 classes for your child at either our location or your home.
To get the most out of our content-rich Mandarin Chinese curriculum, it's helpful to understand the underlying assumptions. These include:
The curriculum is based on 90 minutes of instruction per week in grades K-8;
All children can be successful learning a second language to the extent that they can learn their first language;
Explicit grammar instruction is not appropriate for young children;
This curriculum is designed for non-heritage speakers of Mandarin Chinese;
Content-enriched instruction reinforces concepts and skills across the curriculum while developing language proficiency;
Backward Design enables us to work towards specific performance outcomes;
While the focus in early grades is on oracy, it is important to develop literacy skills as well; and
The appropriate use of technology can enhance an elementary Mandarin Chinese program.