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Ivy Academy Chinese Immersion Program The aim of this program is to immerse children in a Chinese environment. Students attend Chinese language and culture classes with experienced teachers who follow a “Mandarinonly” policy. The kids also take part in many outdoor activities and field trips.
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Recommended ages: 5-9 Dates: Jul 1-12 (session one), Jul 15-26 (session two) Time: 9.15am-3pm Cost: RMB 5,600/session and RMB 300 enrollment fee (non-refundable, new students only). Price includes lunch, snacks, and weekly field trips; it excludes accommodations and transportation. Address: East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东直门外大 街35 号东湖别墅 Note: School bus service available upon request. Various discounts available (early bird, sibling, alumni, and multi-session). Applications will be accepted up until the Friday before the first day of the session (space permitting). Contact: 8451 1380/81, lily.ray@ivygroup.org Ivy Academy English Sprouts Program Ivy Academy’s English summer camp is specially designed for young children, with classes divided into ages 2-4 and 3-6. In-classroom and outdoor activities include arts and science classes, swimming, and field trips. All teachers are certified in Early Childhood Education. Recommended ages: Ages 2-6 Dates: Jul 1-12 (session one), Jul 15-26 (session two), Jul 29-Aug 9 (session three) Time: TBC Cost: RMB 5,600/session and RMB 300 enrollment fee (non-refundable, new students only). Price includes daily lunch, snacks, and weekly field trips and excludes accommodations and transportation.
Address: East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东直门外大 街35 号东湖别墅 Note: School bus service available upon request. Various discounts available (early bird, sibling, alumni, and multi-session). Applications will be accepted up until the Friday before the first day of that session (space permitting). Contact: 8451 1380/81, lily.ray@ivygroup.org The Learning Center Summer Programs The Learning Center offers summer programs for kids and teens of all ages. The center has English immersion programs for students transferring to international or overseas schools, transition programs for students moving into middle and high school, one-on-one and group classes (maximum eight students), and more. All teachers are experienced and accredited. Recommended ages: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Dates: Ongoing in July and August Time: 9am-noon (half day), 9am-4pm (full day) Cost: Weekly half day programs start at RMB 1,925. Address: The Learning Center, Gahood Villa 2108, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District 顺义区后沙峪嘉浩别墅2108 Note: Early bird discounts (30 days before start date), sibling, and group discounts are available. Contact: 8046 3886/7085, registration@ hyde-education.com, learningcenterbeijing@ gmail.com, www.thelearningcenter.cn That’s Mandarin Language Program Kids are divided into various groups based on their Chinese level in this summer language camp. Classes (topic classes, cartoon classes, reading and writing classes) are held in the morning and cultural activities (tai chi, calligraphy, kite making, and sightseeing) in the afternoon and on weekends.
Recommended ages: 7-17 Dates: Jun 17-Aug 19 Time: Mon-Fri 9-11.45am (morning camp), 9am-4pm (day camp). Full camp includes accommodation included; minimum of a one-week stay. Cost: RMB 1,900/week Address: That’s Mandarin, 1/F, Office Bldg B, Xinzhong Yuan, Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区新中街新中园写字楼B座1层 Note: While the duration of stay is flexible, only full weeks can be booked. The application deadline for morning and day camps is at least one full week before the starting date. Overnight campers must book at least one month in advance. Contact: 5218 6432, info@thatsmandarin.com, www.thatsmandarin.com/en/summer-campsin-china That’s Mandarin Kung Fu Program In addition to its language program, That’s Mandarin is offering a kung fu program for kids and teens. Recommended ages: 5-15 (kids older than 15 can inquire about adult classes) Dates: Jun 17-Aug 18 Time: Mon-Fri 4-5.30pm Cost: RMB 1,000/week Location: That’s Mandarin, 1/F, Office Bldg B, Xinzhong Yuan, Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区新中街新中园写字楼B座1层 Contact: 5218 6432, info@thatsmandarin.com, www.thatsmandarin.com/en/summer-campsin-china
“My son did a two-week intensive course tailored privately for him last year, and it was a success. Nico loved his teachers and the way the lessons were structured, their attitude, the materials, and the outings! In short, learning at That’s Mandarin has helped him embrace Chinese culture and has made him want to pursue Mandarin studies.” – Marisol Mosquera
June 2013
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