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Feb 2009
Am wondering if anyone has any ideas or referrals for a
bilingual/immersion preschool that teaches Chinese. I just
visited Starlite Child Development Center in downtown Oakland
(they have a sister campus at East Bay Academy). Just saw some
old reviews here noting there's not much communication and
there's a lack of parental involvement. (The Director said it's
to facilitate the child's comfort level with the staff and
school.) Wondering if anyone can share about their/their child's
experience at either. Thanks!
Eesa
I don't know about Starlite, but I can strongly recommend
Shu Ren
International School, a new Chinese immersion school in Berkeley.
My son is in the pre-school (pre-k) there and we have been
extremely happy with the teachers, his language development, and
the community that is being built up around the school. The pre-k
classes are 100% Mandarin; English will be gradually introduced
in Kindergarten and higher grades. The teachers are warm,
knowledgeable and creative, and it's been a very stimulating and
loving environment for our son. Teachers communicate very well
with parents and even keep blogs where they update parents every
week on what the kids do in the classroom and post photos. Their
website is http://shureninternationalschool.com/ and phone number
is: (510) 981-0320. I recommend you check it out.
shu ren parent
There are two new ones in Berkeley -- Global Montessori (started
by some teachers from the Pacific Rim International Montessori
School) and Shu Ren International School. I don't have personal
experience with either one, but I've visited both and they seem
worth exploring. Good luck!
Looking Too
March 2008
I am looking for a Mandarin immersion program for my 4-year-old
son in Berkeley/Oakland area. Can anyone recommend either a
kindergarten or a summer camp that provides such programs?
ChineseMother
I'd like some feedback on Global Montessori International School.
What other Mandarin immersion preschool options are out there? PRINTS
(esp from other local Emeryville parents), the new Shu Ren? What else?
Lastly, what options are there if GMIS too difficult a commute for us -
do other families carpool? (I can do the afternoon commute, but not
morning.)
I would suggest looking into Pacific Rim International School
(PRINTS) in Emeryville. There is a lot of good information on
them in the archives, and their website is
http://www.pacificriminternationalschool.org/
Good luck.
Shu Ren International School is a new school opening in September
in Berkeley (on University Ave and Acton St), which will offer
full Chinese immersion using the International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Program curriculum. They will start with Pre-K and
Kindergarten and add a grade every year. We've signed our son up
to go there in the fall because after extensive research on the
other Chinese schools in the area, this was clearly the best
option. We really like the IBO program, which is a very special
and impressive curriculum, and the fact that the first years will
use full Mandarin immersion. We are also impressed by the
dedication and intelligence of the head of school and her vision
for the school. You can get more information about the school and
application at http://shureninternationalschool.com/.
berkeley mom
I would recommend you considering Shu Ren International School, a
Mandarin-English immersion school scheduled to open in September
2008 in Berkeley. I am the founder of the school, and can give
you a brief description of our school. Shu Ren will offer an
immersion program in Mandarin and English within the framework of
the world-class International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
programs. Shu Ren aims to become the nationms first
Mandarin-English immersion school offering IBOms Primary Years
Program (PYP) to Pre-K through 5 grade students, and Middle Years
Program (MYP) to 6-8th grade students. Shu Ren will open with
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade and add one grade each
school year. We are currently enrolling students for the 2008 q
09 school year. Our new campus will be located at 1333
University Avenue in central Berkeley, close to UC Berkeley
campus, I-580/I-80, North Berkeley Bart Station, and other public
transportation. For more information about our school, please go
to our website www.ShuRenInternationalSchool.com.
Good luck with your search!
Jie Moore
June 2007
I am looking for a Mandarin program for my 3 year old.
Preferably in the Oakland area. I have checked in with Albany
Chinese school, the closest one I've found so far. Does anyone
have any insight into their curriculum or know of any other
schools?
Wendy
The Chinese Cultural Education Association has Mandarin classes
for children 2 1/2 to 5 years old on Friday mornings beginning
in the fall. My child is in an older group and has benefitted
from the excellent instruction. For more information write to
info[at]cceanewsprouts.org
Kiki
Feb 2007
Is there a Manadarin Bilingual School or immersion program in the
East Bay? I know there is the Chinese International School in
San Francisco. Are there any other options to help teach a
non-native child Mandarin in a formal setting?
Thanks.
cymrick
Hayward Unified School District is starting a new Dual Language
Immersion program
where the target language will be Mandarin. They already have Spanish
Dual Language
Immersion at a school site in that district for 6 years now. The
Mandarin DLI program
will be at their newest school just opened the 2006-07 year; nice hills
location. Their
Spanish DLI is at a school site which will have a new school building
in Fall 2008. Free
language learning for students, if out of area, need to apply through
open enrollment.
Should contact District Office at 510-784-2600 soon.
DLI parent at HUSD
Jan 2004
Hello -- Wondering if anyone is familiar with any Cantonese-English
bilingual preschools in Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville or Albany. I have only
been able to find Mandarin language ones. Thanks!
Try Yuk Yau Early Childhood Center (291 10th St,
510.879.0824) or Yuk Yau Annex (314 E 10th St,
510.879.0821), both in Oakland.
Katie
Feb. 2003
I'm interested in finding a daycare or preschool which is run in
Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) for my 2-yr.-old. Can anybody
recommend one in the East Bay?
Lisa
Recommendations received:
Linda Family Daycare
Pacific Rim International School
Wonderland Preschool
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