Welcome To
Mandarin Tree
Chinese Language and Culture School
Mandarin Tree Chinese Language School is an innovative institution dedicated to the education of Chinese language and culture, located in Melbourne, Australia. Since its establishment in 2017, we have adhered to a student-centered teaching philosophy, integrating the essence of both Eastern and Western cultures into our curriculum design. Mandarin Tree offers unique teaching methods and diverse learning experiences that help students thrive in a globalized world. Our courses are especially focused on localization, tailored to the psychological characteristics and interests of Australian students, creating a unique learning path that suits them.
Our Strengths
Comprehensive Chinese Language Application
Through integrated training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, students use Chinese in real-life contexts, ensuring a more effective language learning experience.
Progressive Learning System
Our curriculum follows a spiral progression model, with ten levels from beginner to advanced, gradually enhancing students' Chinese language skills.
2.5-Hour Immersive In-Person Classes
Each class session lasts 2.5 hours, allowing students to deeply immerse themselves in a Chinese-speaking environment through intensive learning.
Engaging Chinese Cultural Handicraft Lessons
Beyond language instruction, we offer captivating Chinese cultural handicraft classes, enabling students to experience the charm of Chinese culture through hands-on activities.
Small Class Sizes for Personalized Attention
With class sizes limited to 8-12 students, we ensure that each student receives ample attention, leading to more effective and personalized teaching outcomes.
High-Quality Teaching Team
Carefully selected teachers passionate about teaching, regularly engaging in professional teaching discussions to continuously refine methods. With dedication and expertise, they create an outstanding Chinese learning experience for students.
Course Design
Basic Chinese (Level 1-2)
Suitable for children aged 6-8. The course covers Pinyin and basic Chinese character recognition, helping children build a solid foundation for their Chinese language learning and gradually enhancing their language expression abilities.
Intermediate Chinese (Level 3-4)
Suitable for children aged 8-10. At this stage, the course further develops children's reading and picture-based writing skills, consolidates and expands vocabulary, and strengthens language application techniques.
Advanced Chinese (Level 5-6)
Suitable for children aged 10-12. The course introduces categorized thematic learning, such as characters, animals, plants, fairy tales, seasons, and travel stories, to comprehensively strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Urban Themes (Level 7-8)
Suitable for children aged 12-14. Through urban-themed studies, students will broaden their understanding of modern life, gain deeper insights into the geography, history, culture, and features of Chinese cities, and further enhance their Chinese language application skills.
Cultural Themes (Level 9-10)
Suitable for children aged 14-16. This course focuses on an in-depth study of Chinese culture, covering topics such as history, philosophy, and art. It guides students through explorations of ancient architecture, Chinese characters and calligraphy, porcelain and tea, famous Chinese paintings, and traditional clothing, thereby enhancing their comprehensive language and cultural literacy.
Enlightenment Class (Mengxuetang)
Suitable for children aged 4-6. Through engaging and interactive lessons, this course introduces children to the basics of Chinese, fostering an early interest in language learning and developing foundational language skills.
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Class Schedule
Regular Courses
The courses are scheduled according to the school terms, with four terms per year. Each term consists of 9 lessons, held once a week, with each lesson lasting 2.5 hours.
Class Times
- Monday to Friday
4:15 PM - 6:45 PM - Saturday/Sunday
Morning: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
