Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual
The Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual course for junior high is designed for students with a significant background in the Chinese language, building on the curriculum taught from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The program aims to enhance and advance students' communicative competence in Mandarin. It includes elements such as cultural introduction and appreciation, craft making, and more as integral parts of the curriculum. Students receive Mandarin programming not only in Chinese Language Arts but also in Math.
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Goals
- Develop language and literacy skills in Chinese (Mandarin) and English, and use both to communicate
- Learn about Chinese culture
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Benefits
- Proficiency in English and Chinese
- Improved academic achievement
- Improved skills in the student’s first language
- Knowledge and appreciation of different cultures
- International language certification opportunities
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Alberta curriculum
All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual will receive the same high-quality education available in all of our programs.
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Transportation
- Grade 7 to 12 - Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is the preferred method of transportation.