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
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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
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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+）
学习时长：约1–2年 | Length: approx. 1–2 years
通过绘本、童谣、故事与互动活动，建立听说能力与阅读兴趣。
孩子学习基础词汇、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, speaking, and early literacy awareness. They build basic vocabulary, simple expression, and a lasting interest in reading.
学习成果 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
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，从认识单字逐步过渡到阅读简单句子，并开始练习基础汉字书写和简单句式表达。通过有趣、轻松的学习方式，孩子逐渐建立阅读信心。学习一段时间后，孩子可以阅读简单句子和短文，并与家长一起进行亲子阅读，尝试阅读简单的中文汉字绘本，顺利完成从拼音阅读到汉字认读和绘本阅读的过渡。
Children learn common high-frequency Chinese characters and gradually move from recognising single characters to reading simple sentences. They begin practising basic character writing and simple sentence structures. Through fun and engaging activities, children build confidence in reading. Over time, they can read simple sentences and short passages and enjoy shared reading with parents using simple Chinese character picture books, making a smooth transition from Pinyin to Chinese character reading.
学习成果 | 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
• 能尝试阅读简单的中文汉字绘本
Begin reading simple Chinese character 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
通过系统分级阅读与持续输入，大量积累词汇与阅读经验。
孩子能独立阅读短篇故事，并用完整句子表达想法。
Through structured levelled reading and sustained input, children build vocabulary and reading fluency. They can read short stories independently and express ideas in full sentences.
学习成果 Outcomes：
能独立阅读分级读物
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
Level 4｜表达提升－Independent Reading & Writing（9+）
学习时长：约2–3年 | Length: approx. 2–3 years
进入独立阅读与写作训练阶段，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。
Students develop independent reading and structured writing, learning grammar, paragraph organisation, and logical expression. They can read varied texts and produce clear compositions.
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
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
🌱 🌱 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7岁起步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 pathway, starting from age 7, is designed for late starters.
Suitable for children with little or no prior Chinese, it guides them step by step to quickly develop proficiency,
ultimately preparing them for GCSE Mandarin academic level.
课程特点：互动课堂 + 系统阅读与写作训练 + 文化探索，
帮助孩子在短时间内高效成长，并为考试与高级学习做好准备。
所有阶段课堂中文比例约50%，中文与英文结合授课。
The programme features interactive lessons, structured reading and writing training, and cultural exploration,
helping students make rapid progress and prepare for exams and advanced studies.
Lessons are delivered approximately 50% in Chinese and 50% in English.
🌟 Foundation 1（7岁+｜约2年 Age 7+ | approx. 2 years)
GCSE 基础级别中文课程 – Jinbu 1 | Target: beginners or minimal prior experience
学习成果 Outcomes
掌握基础中文表达能力
Acquire foundational Chinese communication skills能进行简单听说互动
Can understand and respond in basic spoken Chinese能书写简单句子与短文
Can write simple sentences and short passages能理解课堂指令与日常词汇
Can understand classroom instructions and everyday vocabulary建立学习中文的自信心与习惯
Develop confidence and independent learning habits in Chinese
🌟 Foundation 2（约9岁+｜约2年 Age 9+ | approx. 2 years)
GCSE 基础级别中文课程 – Jinbu 2 | Target: students with basic prior knowledge
学习成果 Outcomes：
能独立阅读短文
Read short passages independently能完成基础写作任务
Produce basic written compositions中文表达能力进一步提升
Express simple ideas clearly in Chinese为进入高级/GCSE阶段打下基础
Build a solid foundation for Advanced/GCSE level study
🌟 Advanced / GCSE Chinese 学术阶段（11岁+｜约4年 Age 11+ | approx. 4 years)
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