Ni Hao! Welcome to Mandarin Stars! If you are looking for a fun and captivating way to encourage your child to learn Mandarin, Mandarin Stars has the perfect solution.
Children have an amazing aptitude for learning a 2nd language at a young age, and this becomes even easier when they are having fun. Mandarin Stars provides immensely enjoyable Mandarin classes for children. Since our inception in Sydney in May 2008, we have been recognised by parents and educators as Australia's original and leading immersion based educator of Mandarin Chinese for children. The Mandarin Stars program enables children (and parents) to learn Mandarin Chinese and the Chinese culture in an interactive and engaging setting. Our industry leading Mandarin Chinese program for 1 to 5 year olds is set in a structured, immersion based language learning environment with music, movement, singing, dramatic play, art and craft, story telling, games and more in a truly multi-cultural environment!
Our Mandarin Stars develop cognitive, gross and fine motor skills whilst being immersed in the Mandarin language. It’s language learning with a difference and designed for families of all nationalities.
Our innovative program has been created by experienced educators and bilingual teaching staff. We capture the attention, interest and enthusiasm of your child whilst laying the foundations for fluency in Mandarin as they grow and develop. Classes for 5 to 12 year olds! We also offer highly interactive and engaging Mandarin classes for children age 5 to 12 years! These classes are held midweek at After School Clubs and Weekend Clubs on a Saturday morning. To find out more about our program for Mandarin classes for primary school age children- click here. To see which schools are now offering our program as an After School/ Extension activity- click here for more details. To arrange a Mandarin Stars After School Club at your school, please contact us directly on 8437 2498/ via email at info@mandarinstars.com.au and we will discuss this with you. Plus FREE Adult/ Parent classes for our Mandarin Stars parents! If your child is already booked with Mandarin Stars for the term- you are able to attend our FREE adult/ parent classes. These classes are designed to help you gain an understanding of the Mandarin Chinese language so that you can then practice with your child at home! Studies show that the more a person can create purpose and meaning to language learning- the more effective the results will be! Imagine being able to converse with your child in Mandarin at home! To book into the adult classes- please give us a call on 8437 2498 for more details. Note that spaces are limited. Classes for heritage/ native Mandarin learners! Mandarin Stars 5-12岁儿童之中华汉语班- 点击这里获取更多信息 As of March 2011, we launched our new Mandarin program for Native Mandarin speakers who already fluently speak Mandarin at home! These exciting new classes are delivered in Mandarin and will focus on teaching reading and writing skills. To learn more about this exciting new program, please click here for more information. To read a bilingual Mandarin Chinese/ English program overview, please click here. In line with our Mandarin Stars philosophy, these classes will also be developed and delivered in a fun and engaging manner- our goal is to inspire our students, develop their sense of pride in being able to speak more than one language and also enthuse them to continue learning Mandarin. If you are keen to learn more about this new program, or would like to see our latest timetable for these classes- click here or contact us on 8437 2498 or email enrol@mandarinstars.com.au and we will discuss these classes with you. Classes are now held Sydney-wide at: CHATSWOOD, BONDI, KOGARAH, EASTWOOD, EPPING, NEWTOWN, MAROUBRA BAY, MAROUBRA JUNCTION, STRATHFIELD, NEUTRAL BAY, THORNLEIGH, WAHROONGA, CASTLE HILL & GORDON! Book your free trial class now! Click here for more details! Who should attend our Mandarin classes?& Why should I choose Mandarin Stars for my child?
As Australia's original and leading immersion based Mandarin education service for children, Mandarin Stars has enrolled over 2000 children since our inception in May 2008. Click here to read some of the testimonials from both the academic community and also our Mandarin Stars parent community! Our program is professionally researched on an ongoing basis and delivers proven results. Our teachers are selected because they have a genuine passion and love for teaching the Mandarin Chinese language and culture to children. Furthermore- all of our Mandarin Stars teachers are formally trained in house- our Mandarin Stars Teacher Training Program is rigorous and is offered on an ongoing basis for all teachers. We consult with leading education consultants (some of whom are globally renowned) to ensure that our Mandarin Chinese program for children meets the high standards that any parent would want for thier child's education.
Because we are committed to continually reseraching and developing our program on an ongoing basis, we regularly consult with education experts (over the last 2.5 years we have been observed and have consulted with academics from the University of Sydney, ANU and Melbourne University) to ensure that we deliver a world leading Mandarin Chinese program for children and employ best practice teaching strategies across all areas of our program. As a result of the hard work we put into our program and staff training, we are proud to say that we are recommended and trusted by both parents and educators across Australia. More importantly- our program delivers proven results and is simply loved by children! The Mandarin Stars Chinese program has been researched and developed for children who are both native and non-native Chinese speakers. Currently, the majority of children who attend our classes are non-native speakers. Our Mandarin Stars community is diverse and we welcome children from all cultural backgrounds.
Mandarin Stars is the creation of Dawna Leung, the mother of two Australian Chinese boys: "My own research showed me that the success of my children's ability to learn Mandarin would depend on their desire to learn, so the Mandarin Stars program we offer is of pure enjoyment to the children. Our approach is not academic or intensive. Instead, we offer activities that build vocabulary and conversational skills in Mandarin in a fun, interactive, learning environment. Our program has been developed so that your child will enjoy learning and playing in Mandarin and as a result, be inspired to learn Mandarin in the future."
Whether your child is from a monolingual English speaking family, a bilingual English/ Chinese household or Mandarin speaking family, our innovative Mandarin Chinese classes will engage and delight your child. Find out more about our programs here.
Mandarin Stars welcome children from all ethnic, cultural and language backgrounds. Mandarin Stars featured in the ABC's 7.30 Report Click here for more details! Congratulations to Monica Li! Our Mandarin Stars teacher who was awarded Apprentice of the Year at the 2010 Business Achiever Awards! Click here for more details! Mandarin Stars speaks at The Future of Chinese Language Education in Australian Schools National Forum- October 2008. Click here for more details! © 2008 Mandarin Stars Pty Ltd (ACN 131 157 670). All rights reserved. | 
