Welcome to Herts Mandarin St Albans

Join our engaging, small-sized Mandarin classes designed for children aged 3 years and up—from playful early learners to students preparing for the GCSE Higher Tier.

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📘 Explore Our Programs:

Scroll down for full details on our course structure, age levels, and class schedules.

We look forward to welcoming your child into our warm and vibrant Mandarin learning community!

St Albans Class Schedules

  • St Albans Saturday Classes

    Current Availability:
       •    9:00 – 10:00 AM | Starter Singer & Reader (1 space left) — Ages 4+
       •    9:30 – 10:30 AM | Starter Singer & Reader (Full) — Ages 5+
       •    10:05 – 11:05 AM | GCSE Foundation Building (Full) — Ages 7+
       •    1:30 – 2:30 PM | Starter Singer & Reader (1 space left) — Ages 5+

    New September 2025 Classes:
       •    2:30 – 3:30 PM | Independent Reader (Spaces available) — Ages 5+
       •    4:00 – 5:00 PM | GCSE Foundation Building (Spaces available) — Ages 8+

  • St Albans Monday Class

    Starting from September 2025

    • 4:00–5:00 PM | Starter Singer & Reader (Spaces available) — Ages 4+

    • 5:00–6:00 PM | Starter Singer & Reader (Spaces available) — Ages 4+

3yrs+ Starter Singer and Reader 绘本与童谣

Level 1: Starter Singer and Reader
一级:绘本与童谣
Age Group: 3–5 years



At Herts Mandarin, our Level 1: Starter Singer and Reader program introduces young learners to Mandarin in a joyful, immersive environment that sparks curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of language.

Program Highlights:
   •    Theme-Based Learning: Children explore 30 engaging topics through charming, panda-themed storybooks tailored for beginner learners.
   •    Music & Rhythm: Students sing 30 popular Mandarin children’s songs, developing listening and speaking skills naturally through repetition and melody.
   •    Playful Immersion: A nurturing setting encourages natural language acquisition, independence, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning.

This level lays a strong foundation in Mandarin, supporting early language development while building meaningful connections between children, families, and the language.

Homework: Weekly reading task required.

5yrs+ Independent Mandarin Reader 自主阅读

Level 2: Independent Mandarin Reader
二级:自主阅读
Age Group: 5+ years



Our Level 2: Independent Mandarin Reader program offers a structured 3-year journey that helps young learners build fluency in reading and writing Mandarin with growing independence.

Core Materials:
   •    Si Wu Kuai Du (四五快读, Books 1–6): A proven system for progressive character learning.
   •    180 Thematic Graded Readers (分级中文绘本): Carefully curated books matched to each child’s reading level.

Key Outcomes:
   •    Character Mastery: Students will recognize and read 560 essential Chinese characters.
   •    Independent Literacy: Learners will confidently read Mandarin texts and begin writing characters, words, sentences, and short paragraphs.

Engaging Methodology:
   •    Hands-on, interactive activities make learning fun and meaningful, fostering a genuine love for Mandarin.

Homework: Weekly reading and spelling tasks (approx. 2 sessions of 15 minutes each).

GCSE Mandarin-Foundation-Building Course

Level 3: GCSE Mandarin – Foundation Building Course

三级:GCSE中文预备课程

Age Group: Key Stage 2 and above

The GCSE Mandarin – Foundation Building Course at Herts Mandarin equips students with the essential skills and confidence to succeed in Mandarin GCSE exams—paving the way for top results, including Grade 9.

Who It’s For:

Suitable for complete beginners and those with some prior Mandarin experience. The course provides differentiated support to meet individual learning needs.

Curriculum Pathway:

• Jinbu 1 & 2: Foundation Tier preparation with structured progression.

• GCSE Progression: Gradual introduction to Edexcel GCSE Chinese (9–1) Higher Tier content.

Learning Approach:

• Comprehensive focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Practical communication through engaging, real-life activities.

• Clear benchmarks to help students measure progress and grow in confidence.

Homework: Weekly task (approx. 30 minutes).

  • Ting Ting

    Ever since Isla started attending Jenny's weekend Chinese classes, her enthusiasm and curiosity for the Chinese language have remained strong since her return from a vacation in China. Isla has shown a great willingness to participate in the weekend classes, and she thoroughly enjoys having Jenny as her teacher. She proudly brings home newly acquired words, sentences, nursery rhymes, and concepts learned in class.

    Isla also enjoys the company of her fellow classmates and their parents who attend the classes. As a parent, I greatly appreciate the supportive and non-intrusive atmosphere, which allows the children to engage in independent learning opportunities.

    I am also deeply impressed by the quality of the course materials and admire Jenny's ability to instill confidence in the children, especially when it comes to reading and writing. I never expected three-year-old children to possess the willingness and ability for such tasks, but Jenny excels at nurturing their curiosity and self-assurance. This makes learning Chinese feel entirely natural and enjoyable for the kids.

    I personally feel that we are very fortunate to have Jenny and her Chinese classes in our community, and we plan to continue attending them. Go, Jenny!

  • Zoe

    My child has been learning Chinese with Jenny for nearly a year, and there has been significant progress. Not only has my child become more confident in speaking Chinese, but his social skills have also improved. From initially being shy and reserved, He can now confidently engage with others. This progress is inseparable from the guidance and encouragement provided by the teacher.

    The small classroom environment is lively and engaging, with learning through games. It's evident that my child enjoys it very much, as he eagerly look forward to every Saturday morning class, even giving up the opportunity to sleep in. This enthusiasm is the biggest motivation for their continued learning!

  • Ling

    My child loves Jenny and is always enthusiastic about going to their Chinese class. Jenny is also dedicated to creating engaging classroom content and teaches in a lively and animated manner.

    孩子很喜欢Jenny老师,每次说去上中文课都很积极,Jenny老师也很用心设计课堂内容,教得生动活泼。

  • Lily

    Jenny is patient and enthusiastic with the children, and in the small class, the young students absorb the content more effectively.

    Jenny老师对孩子们很有耐心和热情,而且小班上课小朋友们吸收更好

  • Ashley

    Jun Jun grew up in a Cantonese-speaking household and developed an interest in Chinese after studying with Jenny for half a semester. He now voluntarily speaks and writes Chinese at home. The teaching materials provided by the teacher are also well-suited for younger children.

    雋雋本身在粵語家庭長大,在上Jenny老師半學期後對中文產生了興趣,回家也會主動說和寫中文。老師發的教材也很適合比較小的小孩.