Chinese lessons in Waramanga. Group sessions for children from kindergarten level up. Individual tuition up to Year 12 also available. Contact Jenny at 0467 298 813
Sprouts Mandarin Playgroup in Downer: for Mandarin speaking families and anyone interested in Chinese language and culture. Contact Anita at sproutsmandarinplaygroup@gmail.com or 0421 541 978
Mandarin Fun Clubs: various times and locations. For 2 to 12 year olds, all levels and backgrounds. Contact Sarah Lai Mak at 0431252768 or at classes@lcfclubs.com.au or see www.lcfclubs.com.au
FCCCI after-school programs, 3.30pm-5.30pm during school terms: St Vincent Primary in Aranda; Turner and Garran Primary Schools. Suggestions for new campuses welcome. Contact linxiaoli@hotmail.com or phone 0413 288 021
Community Language Schools Community Language Schools are usually community run and operate on Saturdays or Sundays during school terms. They are open to school-aged children of all ethnic backgrounds. Some also accept children of preschool age and adults. There are currently six community language schools offering Mandarin in the ACT area.
Government (public) school system
Primary School Level: Kingford Smith School, Mawson Primary School, Torrens Primary, Mt Rogers
NOTE: Mawson Primary offers a LOTE program from Kindergarten to year 6 and an optional immersion program for one or two days a week. For details CLICK HERE, see www.mawsonps.act.edu.au or contact the Principal on (02) 6205 8033 (bh).
High School Level: Canberra High, Kingsford Smith School, Melrose High, Harrison, Telopea Park
Secondary Colleges (Year 11 and 12): Most government secondary colleges in the ACT offer Mandarin programs.
For a full list of government schools and the languages they offer CLICK HERE