The ability to use a language other than English and move between cultures is important for full participation in the modern world, especially in the context of increasing globalisation and cultural diversity. Learning a language offers students the opportunity to use the language to communicate with its speakers, gain direct insights into the cultures, and enhance their vocational prospects.

Second language program in Mandarin is taught to our students starting from an early age of 2 years old (Nursery).

Students take these language classes daily, and emphasis is placed in areas of speaking, reading, spelling and writing. Mandarin curriculum is adopted from both Singapore’s National Curriculum and Mainland Chinese Curriculum.

The rise of the economy in China has propelled an increasing interest throughout the world to learn Mandarin, making it become a very important language of communication.

St. Mark’s offers Mandarin program in its regular curriculum which focus on students’ speaking, reading and writing. The students are taught Hanyu Pinyin to aid with Chinese pronunciation and taught the simplified characters in Chinese writing. These methods are widely used throughout the world, including China.

All Mandarin classes are taught by qualified native Chinese teachers, who have a wealth of teaching experiences and qualifications.