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
Some community language schools also offer after-school classes. See Community Language Schools page for details
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 five 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 details see www.mawsonps.act.edu.au or contact the Principal on (02) 6142 2700 (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 languages offered at government schools CLICK HERE