Comparing Chinese Enrichment (Primary/Preschool)

[jojo]

Heard Berries is better than tian xie. Go and find out and see which suit your child better

[Sunburst]

thanks for the advise and feedback, I stay in the west, tried Tian Hsia and berries but all classes full.


Is Han language centre good?

Thanks…

[mr_ding]

Hi Truffle, thanks for the info! Seems like you are very experienced when it comes to choosing Chinese enrichment. I am just curious , would you care to share how these two centres compare (out for 5 stars) according to the following criteria?


a) Teacher Quality
b) Material Quality
c) Centre Service
d) Location
e) Value for Money

I am trying to compile a comparison list like this and share with all kiasu parents at kiasuparents.

truffle:

In my opinion, Berries and EduPlus are better for kindergarten to lower primary! My son has been with EduPlus since k1. Their methods make learning fun and effective!
As for Tien Hsia, their materials and programme are more academic driven and comprehensive! Again, it depends on individual kid's needs!
My son is taking higher Chinese in P4 this year so I am giving tien hsia a try to see how it works out for him!

nz:

truffle,
Do you know the difference between berries and tien hsia for upper primary? Does tien hsia have higher std than berries? Thanks.

[truffle]

I am not an expert in choosing chinese enrichment centre. it is all based on feedback from parents and my own opinion and also how my son 's adapt to the programme.

which two centres centre are you referring to?

mr_ding:

Hi Truffle, thanks for the info! Seems like you are very experienced when it comes to choosing Chinese enrichment. I am just curious , would you care to share how these two centres compare (out for 5 stars) according to the following criteria?

a) Teacher Quality
b) Material Quality
c) Centre Service
d) Location
e) Value for Money

I am trying to compile a comparison list like this and share with all kiasu parents at kiasuparents.

truffle:

In my opinion, Berries and EduPlus are better for kindergarten to lower primary! My son has been with EduPlus since k1. Their methods make learning fun and effective!
As for Tien Hsia, their materials and programme are more academic driven and comprehensive! Again, it depends on individual kid's needs!
My son is taking higher Chinese in P4 this year so I am giving tien hsia a try to see how it works out for him!
[quote=\"nz\"]truffle,
Do you know the difference between berries and tien hsia for upper primary? Does tien hsia have higher std than berries? Thanks.

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[mr_ding]

Hi truffle, I understand. Nobody is an expert. Everyone gives feedback based on their experience. And it is this real life experience and word of mouth that is so valuable and unbiased.

Your opinion counts as much as any other parent.

I was refering to Berries and EduPlus. Specifically the branches you went.

[Foreverfriends]

nz:

You may go to their website at http://www.zhengfei.com.sg/contactus.html for contact no. Do you have any feedback on them?

Thanks

My son's classmate is with Zhengfei Punggol RC. Her dad said good. R u looking at Zheng Fei as well?

[cimman]

I tried Tian Xia at the Singapore shopping Center. Started in December last year. I find that the teachers there don’t have the love for the children. It’s just a job for them. Class over, they don’t bother to discuss the kid’s progress with the parents, just want to rush off to catch the bus. Anyway, my kid failed his chinese test twice in a row. So, not much progress that I can see from Tian Xia. I’ve pulled him out of it.

Of course, I’m not saying all of Tian Xia’s teachers are like that.

It is very important to get a teacher who is really interested in getting your kid to improve his Chinese, and not just view it as a salary paying job.

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Foreverfriends:

nz:

You may go to their website at http://www.zhengfei.com.sg/contactus.html for contact no. Do you have any feedback on them?

Thanks

My son's classmate is with Zhengfei Punggol RC. Her dad said good. R u looking at Zheng Fei as well?

Foreverfriends,
There's one near my place. wonder if it's good...

[v_ni]

my son is 14 months and we are starting JG playnest mandarin next term.


i’m also looking for alternatives for mandarin programs for this age group and i’ve only been able to find JG and Bibinogs. Mandarin ducks seem to be catered to expats.

are there any others?

[pinkiepirate]

v_ni, CS Montessori offers a Mandarin Montessori class for this age group. Not sure what their schedule is. They have a few branches, can check them out.