Mandarin Language Programs

Instruction is 80% in Mandarin, 20% in English, decreasing to 50%/50% by 5th grade. All students eligible.

Open to all students who meet language Mandarin proficiency requirements. Courses include intermediate level Mandarin World Language and a 6th grade Social Studies course taught in Mandarin.

Open to all students. Beginning Chinese World Language taught as an elective course. Schools may have internal assessment to place students in appropriate levels.

Students are required to complete two years or 20 credits of a World Language, or demonstrate proficiency using another method to graduate from high school. 2-3 sequential years of study in the same World Language recommended for admission to UC/CSU.