Welcome to Herts Mandarin St Albans and Potters Bar

Join our engaging, small-sized Mandarin classes designed for children aged 4 years and up—from playful early learners to students preparing for the GCSE Higher Tier. Scroll down for full details on our course structure, age levels, and class schedules. Sign up for a Free Trial Lesson today! We look forward to welcoming your child into our warm and vibrant Mandarin learning community!

Herts Mandarin 2026 Term Dates:

Spring Term — 10, 17, 24, 31 Jan; 7, 14 Feb (21 Feb half term); 28 Feb; 7, 14, 21 Mar.

Summer Term — 18, 25 Apr; 2, 9, 16, 23 May (30 May half term) 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun; 4, 11 Jul.

St Albans and Potters Bar Class Schedules

  • St Albans Saturdays Classes-Verulam School

    9:00 – 10:00 AM | Level 1 – Ages 4+

    9:30 – 10:30 AM | Level 2 – Ages 5+

    10:35 – 11:35 AM | Level 2 – Ages 5+

    10:35 – 11:35 AM | GCSE Foundation Phase 2 – Ages 9+

    1:30 – 2:30 PM | Level 2 – Ages 5+

    2:40 – 3:40 PM | GCSE Foundation Phase 1 – Ages 7+

    4:00 – 5:00 PM | Level 1 – Ages 4+ Starting from April 2026

  • Potters Bar Wednesday Classes-Dame Alice Owen's School

    4:00-5:00PM | GCSE Foundation Building Phrase 1 Starting from 2026-September

    5:15–6:15 PM | GCSE Foundation Building Phrase 1

Herts Mandarin 中文课程体系 Ages 4–16

🌱 Herts Mandarin 中文课程体系｜4岁起步学习路径 Curriculum Pathway | Starting from Age 4

我们的课程以阅读发展为主线，
从语言启蒙到学术中文，帮助孩子建立扎实、连贯、可持续发展的中文能力。

Our curriculum is built around reading development,
guiding children from early exposure to academic Chinese through a structured and progressive pathway.

课程强调沉浸式中文环境、系统阅读训练与家庭共读支持，
让孩子在真实语言体验中成长为自信的中文使用者。

Through immersive learning, structured reading progression, and strong home support,
children grow into confident and capable Chinese users.

🌟 五大阶段成长路径 Five-Stage Learning Journey

Level 1｜启蒙阶段－Sing Along & Read Aloud（4+）

通过绘本、童谣、故事与互动活动，建立听说能力与阅读兴趣。通过有趣的方式认识简单笔画和汉字，并进行书写练习。孩子学习基础词汇和简单表达，并逐步形成稳定的阅读习惯。

Through picture books, songs, stories, and interactive activities, children develop listening and speaking skills and an early interest in reading.

They learn basic strokes, Chinese characters, basic vocabulary, and simple expressions, gradually forming a lasting reading habit.

学习成果 | Learning Outcomes

  • 能理解课堂指令与日常词汇

  • Understand classroom instructions and everyday vocabulary

  • 能跟读简单绘本与童谣

  • Follow and read aloud simple picture books and rhymes

  • 能认读和抄写简单的笔画和汉字

  • Recognize and write simple strokes and Chinese characters

  • 建立中文语感与阅读兴趣

  • Develop Chinese language awareness and enjoyment of reading

Level 2｜汉字起步－Learn to Read in Chinese Characters（5+）

学习时长：约1年 | Length: approx. 1 year

孩子学习常用高频汉字，从单字到简单句，练习基础书写和表达。通过有趣轻松的方式建立阅读信心，逐步能阅读短文和分级中文绘本，从拼音顺利过渡到汉字阅读。

Children learn common high-frequency Chinese characters, from single characters to simple sentences, practising basic writing and expression. Through fun activities, they build reading confidence and gradually read short passages and leveled Chinese books, transitioning smoothly from Pinyin to characters.

学习成果 | Learning Outcomes

  • 掌握并使用核心高频汉字

  • Recognise and use core high-frequency Chinese characters

  • 能阅读简单句子和短文

  • Read simple sentences and short passages

  • 能尝试阅读分级中文绘本

  • Begin reading leveled Chinese picture books

  • 能按正确笔画和笔顺书写常用汉字

  • Write common Chinese characters with correct stroke order

  • 能写出简单句子表达意思

  • Write simple sentences to express ideas

Level 3｜分级阅读－Levelled Reading（6+）

学习时长：约2–3年 | Length: approx. 2–3 years

通过有趣的中文故事绘本系列进行系统阅读训练，激发孩子阅读兴趣并开始主动阅读。孩子能独立阅读简单故事绘本，并使用书中常用句子表达自己的想法。

Through structured levelled reading with engaging storybooks, children build vocabulary and reading fluency. They can read short stories independently and express ideas using common sentences from the books.

学习成果 | Outcomes

  • 能独立阅读分级故事绘本

  • Read levelled readers independently

  • 词汇量显著提升

  • Develop a strong and expanding vocabulary

  • 理解故事内容并进行口头表达

  • Understand stories and respond through spoken expression

    水平参考：达到国内小学语文新课标一年级阅读水平

    Level reference: Equivalent to Grade 1 Chinese National Curriculum reading standard

Level 4｜表达提升－Independent Reading & Writing（9+）

学习时长：约2年 | Length: approx. 2 years

进入独立阅读与写作阶段，学习语法、段落结构与逻辑表达。

孩子能阅读不同类型文本，写出结构清晰的短文，同时掌握 GCSE

基础中文词汇和语法点。

Students develop independent reading and structured writing, learning grammar, paragraph organisation, and logical expression. They can read varied texts, produce clear compositions, and master basic GCSE Chinese vocabulary and grammar.

学习成果 | Outcomes

  • 能阅读故事、说明文与文化文本

  • Read narrative, informational, and cultural texts

  • 能掌握 GCSE 基础中文词汇和语法点

  • master basic GCSE Chinese vocabulary and grammar

  • 能写结构完整的段落与短文

  • Write structured paragraphs and short compositions

能进行较完整的观点表达

  • Express opinions clearly with supporting ideas

水平参考：阅读与写作能力达到 GCSE 中文 Foundation Level（Grade 4-5）水平。

Level reference: Reading and writing ability equivalent to GCSE Chinese Foundation Level (Grade 4–5).

Level 5｜GCSE Chinese 学术阶段（11+）

学习时长：约3–4年（至考试） | Length: approx. 3–4 years (to exam)

系统提升听说读写能力，阅读信息型与学术文本，训练翻译与多体裁写作。学生能流利表达观点，完成规范写作，并为 GCSE Chinese

考试做好准备。

Students strengthen all four skills, read informational and academic texts, and practise translation and multi-genre writing. They can express opinions fluently, write accurately, and prepare confidently for GCSE Chinese.

学习成果 Outcomes：

  • 达到考试级听力理解能力

  • Achieve exam-level listening comprehension

  • 能用中文流利进行口语表达

  • Communicate fluently in spoken Chinese

  • 达到考试级阅读理解能力

  • Achieve exam-level reading comprehension

  • 能完成正式写作与翻译

  • Produce formal writing and complete translation tasks

  • 具备学术中文基础与跨文化表达能力

  • Develop foundations for academic Chinese and intercultural communication

考试目标： GCSE 中文高级别（Higher Tier）6–9 分。

Exam Goal: Achieve Grade 6–9 in GCSE Chinese Higher Tier.

🌱 🌱 Herts Mandarin 中文课程体系（7岁起步学习路径）Curriculum Pathway (Starting from Age 7)

我们的课程体系专为晚入学学生设计，适合零基础或已有少量中文基础的孩子。
通过循序渐进的三阶段学习，快速建立中文能力，最终达到 GCSE Mandarin 学术水平。

Our curriculum is designed for late starters with little or no prior Chinese.
Step-by-step learning helps students quickly develop proficiency, ultimately preparing them for GCSE Mandarin.

课程特点 | Programme Features

  • 互动课堂，听说优先 | Interactive lessons with focus on listening & speaking

  • 系统阅读与写作训练 | Structured reading and writing training

  • 文化探索 | Cultural exploration

  • 中文授课比例约50% | Lessons delivered ~50% in Chinese and 50% in English

🌟 三大阶段成长路径 Three-Stage Learning Journey

🌟 Foundation 1（7岁+ | approx. 2 years）

GCSE 基础级别中文 – Jinbu 1 | Target: Beginners / Minimal Prior Experience

学习成果 | Outcomes

  • 掌握基础中文表达能力 | Acquire foundational Chinese communication skills

  • 理解课堂指令与日常词汇 | Understand classroom instructions and everyday vocabulary

  • 在老师支持下阅读 60 本 C 级简单汉字绘本 | Read 60+ C-level simple Chinese character picture books with teacher support

  • 能书写简单句子与短文 | Write simple sentences and short passages

  • 了解部分中国文化（节日、家庭文化等） | Learn basic Chinese culture (festivals, family customs)

  • 建立中文学习自信与习惯 | Develop confidence and independent learning habits in Chinese

🌟 Foundation 2（9岁+ | approx. 2 years）

GCSE 基础级别中文 – Jinbu 2 | Target: Students with good level of Prior Knowledge

学习成果 | Outcomes

  • 中文表达能力进一步提升 | Express simple ideas clearly in Chinese

  • 独立阅读短文 | Read short passages independently

  • 完成基础写作任务 | Produce basic written compositions

  • 独立阅读 60 本 D 级绘本 | Read 60+ D-level Chinese picture books independently

  • 为高级/GCSE阶段打下基础 | Build a solid foundation for Advanced/GCSE study

  • 分享更多中文文化（城市、美食等） | Explore and share more Chinese culture (cities, food, etc.)

🌟 Level 3（11岁+ | approx. 3–4 years to exam）

GCSE Higher Tier Chinese 高级学术阶段 | Target: GCSE Higher Tier

系统提升听说读写能力，阅读信息型与学术文本，训练翻译与多体裁写作。
学生能流利表达观点，完成规范写作，为 GCSE Chinese 考试做好准备。

Students strengthen all four skills, read informational and academic texts, and practise translation and multi-genre writing.
They can express opinions fluently, write accurately, and prepare confidently for GCSE Chinese.

学习成果 | Outcomes

  • 达到考试级听力理解能力 | Achieve exam-level listening comprehension

  • 能用中文流利进行口语表达 | Communicate fluently in spoken Chinese

  • 达到考试级阅读理解能力 | Achieve exam-level reading comprehension

  • 能完成正式写作与翻译 | Produce formal writing and complete translation tasks

  • 具备学术中文基础与跨文化表达能力 | Develop foundations for academic Chinese and intercultural communication

考试目标 | Exam Goal
GCSE 中文高级别（Higher Tier）6–9 分
Achieve Grade 6–9 in GCSE Chinese Higher Tier

  • 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.