Comparing Chinese Enrichment (Primary/Preschool)

[jedamum]

mrswongtuition:

That's their promo, got T&C attached. If you don't mind paying the full price of the trial then I think they'll allow a 2nd trial lesson.

thanks!! my ds2 is very keen to start (every weekend he will take off his shoes and wanted to enter; the teacher commented that he is more enthuestic than those coming for lessons! :D), but my 'funds' are tied up with ds1; paying the fees for 2 kids is no joke!!

[mrswongtuition]

I know what you mean when it comes to finances. I’m not very rich also & have to carefully select & plan his enrichment classes.

[titank]

Busymom:

Hi titank


Any verdict to share yet?

Ha.ha quite tight up during the weekends.Most likely would let my DD try when in 2010. Now just age 3, don't know really should start chinese enrichement now.

[mrswongtuition]

titank:

Ha.ha quite tight up during the weekends.Most likely would let my DD try when in 2010. Now just age 3, don't know really should start chinese enrichement now.

Actually should start early. My son is 2.5yo & I've started him on chinese enrichment already (we hardly speak mandarin at home). Can see positive improvements. He's more willing to speak mandarin now & his pronunciation of words are clearer after the weekly exposure to a pure mandarin environment. We also practice with him at home (using the CDs from Beijing Language School) & even my maid is picking up mandarin with him!

[adafew]

I think exposing kids into some Chinese enrichment class early (but not too academic, maybe Speech and Drama or some fun learning) is good. I kindof regretted not sending my DS1 to such enrichment classes early. I am starting to get worry since he is going P1 next year.

[mrswongtuition]

adafew:

I think exposing kids into some Chinese enrichment class early (but not too academic, maybe Speech and Drama or some fun learning) is good. I kindof regretted not sending my DS1 to such enrichment classes early. I am starting to get worry since he is going P1 next year.

I was looking for speech & drama classes. They either did not accept 2.5yo kids or were too expensive for me ($300+ per mth!).

So I settled for Beijing Language School since it was near my place, affordable & provided a pure mandarin environment. The lessons are interesting too, with activities, flashcards, songs & dance (my son loves singing & dancing).

[jan1003]

hi

does anyone know if the yuquan branch at singapore badminton hall at guillemard rd is as good as the middle road one? im thinking of sending my son (K1) for idioms and zijing, which seems quite expensive.

Any parent thinks it is worth the money?

[titank]

mrswongtuition:

Actually should start early. My son is 2.5yo & I've started him on chinese enrichment already (we hardly speak mandarin at home). Can see positive improvements. He's more willing to speak mandarin now & his pronunciation of words are clearer after the weekly exposure to a pure mandarin environment. We also practice with him at home (using the CDs from Beijing Language School) & even my maid is picking up mandarin with him!

Most chinese enrichment centre accept only at age 4, I guess is better for me to some research before commit on the program.

[adafew]

I finally settled for Tien Hsia, since many good reviews and my DS1 seems to enjoy his trial lesson. Hope good enough to prepare him for P1 next year.

[mrswongtuition]

titank:

Most chinese enrichment centre accept only at age 4, I guess is better for me to some research before commit on the program.

Most have programs for 3yo. And they'll accept younger children if the child is independant and able to follow the lesson. Like they accepted my 2.5yo son because he has attended lessons on his own before and is able to attend the lesson without us.