ENGLISH CURRICULUM - AGES 4 TO 6

StudentScholars Private School

Kindergarten & Junior Primary:

JK, SK & Grade 1

At StudentScholars Inc. Private School, we are committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. Our private school, offers a supportive and stimulating environment for students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6.

We accept gifted students, and also students who require special education attention. We pride ourselves on small class sizes, individualized attention, and a strong sense of community. Our curriculum blends academic excellence with a rich array of extracurricular opportunities, including the French, Mandarin, Arts, Drama, music, introduction to computers & robotics STEM, Math, Language, Science, Geography and History, and Physical Education: Yoga & Dance, skill building, and character education. Certified, caring educators foster a love of learning and help students build the confidence and skills they need to thrive in high school and beyond.

With a focus on inquiry-based learning, leadership development, and global citizenship, StudentScholars prepares students to become thoughtful, responsible, and compassionate individuals.

Discover a school where every child is seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Top 7 Reasons as to why you should pick us:

At our school, education is our passion—and it shows in everything we do! Located in the heart of Markham, we’re proud to be an established, trusted choice for families, with 5-star reviews from parents and the honor of receiving the Top Choice Award and Canadian Choice Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Here’s what sets us apart:

A Well-Rounded, World-Class Curriculum
We offer the Ontario curriculum alongside a math program aligned with international standards. In addition, students benefit from our High-Demand Enrichment Programs, including coding, robotics, and STEM.
Expert, Passionate Educators
Our team includes certified ECEs, OCT teachers, special education specialists, and subject-qualified instructors—all united by a deep love for teaching and helping children thrive.
Personalized Learning for Every Child
We design customized programs tailored to each student’s strengths, needs, and learning style, ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed.
Small Class Sizes for Maximum Impact
With a maximum of just 6 students per class, our focus is on personalized attention, meaningful interaction, and creating a nurturing learning environment.
Balanced, Enriched Learning
In addition to covering all subjects required by the Ontario Ministry of Education, we enrich our students’ learning with high-demand programs that prepare them for the future.
Ongoing Assessment & Communication
We provide regular progress reports and maintain frequent communication with parents to keep you informed and involved in your child’s growth.
Celebrating Achievement Through Performance
Every student participates in our end-of-year concert, showcasing their talents through music recitals, art exhibitions, public speaking, and demonstrations of their work in coding, robotics, and STEM.

We are committed to nurturing every child’s curiosity, confidence, and creativity in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment.

Our Centre Location: 7725 Birchmount Road, Unit 38, Markham ON L3R9X3.

Closest Intersection: Birchmount & 14th.Walking distance from Downtown Markham.

Program Times:

5 Full Days • Monday to Friday • 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

5 Full Days (Extended) • Monday to Friday • 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM

🔢 Math Curriculum Overview

Our math curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in number sense, problem-solving, and logical thinking. Through playful, hands-on experiences and real-life connections, children explore early math concepts in a fun and meaningful way.

✨ Key Learning Areas

1. Number Sense & Counting

Recognizing and writing numbers 0–20 and beyond
Counting forward and backward
One-to-one correspondence (counting objects accurately)
Understanding quantity and the concept of "more" and "less"
Introduction to place value (tens and ones)

2. Basic Addition & Subtraction

Using pictures, objects, and fingers to solve simple equations
Understanding the meaning of “adding” and “taking away”
Exploring number stories through real-life scenarios
Developing fluency with facts up to 10

3. Patterns & Sorting

Recognizing, creating, and extending simple patterns (AB, AAB, ABB, etc.)
Sorting and classifying objects by size, shape, color, or type
Comparing and describing attributes of objects

4. Shapes & Geometry

Identifying and naming 2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, etc.)
Introduction to 3D shapes (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder)
Exploring shapes through art, play, and building activities
Understanding positional words (in, on, under, beside, etc.)

5. Measurement & Comparison

Measuring length, weight, and capacity using non-standard units (e.g., blocks, hands)
Comparing sizes (taller/shorter, heavier/lighter, more/less)
Exploring time using daily routines and simple clocks
Introduction to calendars, days of the week, and months of the year

6. Data & Graphing

Collecting data by asking simple questions (e.g., favorite color or weather)
Organizing information using charts, pictographs, and bar graphs
Interpreting basic graphs and answering questions

🧠 Math Skills We Develop

Problem-solving and logical thinking
Number fluency and confidence
Mathematical vocabulary and communication
Real-world math connections
Hands-on and visual learning strategies

🎉 Special Features

Math games and centers for independent and group work
Cross-curricular connections with art, science, and storytelling
Real-life applications through cooking, shopping, and outdoor activities
End-of-term math showcase and parent-teacher updates on progress

Through our Kindergarten Math curriculum, we aim to help every child feel confident, curious, and excited about numbers. With a focus on discovery and creativity, we prepare young learners for a lifelong love of math.

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French Curriculum Overview

Aligned with the Ontario FSL Curriculum – Core French (Early Years)

Our French program follows the Ontario French as a Second Language (FSL) Curriculum, introducing students to French through meaningful, playful, and interactive experiences. Our goal is to develop oral communication skills, build early French vocabulary, and foster a positive attitude toward learning a new language.

🎯 Program Goals (Ontario FSL Key Strands)

Listening (Compréhension orale)
- Understand and respond to familiar words, short phrases, and simple instructions
- Listen actively using visual cues and gestures
- Follow along with stories, songs, and classroom routines in French
Speaking (Production orale)
- Use simple vocabulary to express basic needs, greetings, and personal information
- Repeat familiar phrases and sentence patterns with support
- Participate in songs, rhymes, chants, and simple conversations
Intercultural Understanding (Connaissance interculturelle)
- Explore French-speaking cultures through celebrations, music, food, and traditions
- Recognize that French is spoken in communities across Canada and the world
- Show openness to learning about other cultures and languages

✨ What We Cover

🗣️ Daily Communication Skills

Greetings and farewells
Expressing emotions and needs (e.g., "J’ai faim," "Je suis content(e)")
Asking and answering simple questions (e.g., “Comment ça va?” “Quel temps fait-il?”)

🔤 Vocabulary Themes

Numbers, colors, days of the week, weather
Parts of the body, clothing, food, animals
Family members, school items, classroom routines
Seasons and holidays (with cultural connections)

🎵 Songs, Stories & Play-Based Learning

Repetition of words and sounds through songs, fingerplays, and chants
Listening to simple French storybooks with visuals and actions
Dramatic play and role-play to build speaking confidence
French language centers with puppets, puzzles, and picture-word cards

🧠 How We Teach

Focus on listening and speaking before reading and writing
Use of visuals, gestures, songs, and routines to support understanding
Learning through play, music, stories, movement, and hands-on activities
Encouraging risk-taking in language learning in a supportive, low-pressure environment

🎉 Program Highlights

Thematic French Weeks or “Journée en français” classroom days
Simple performances, recitations, or songs during school events
Celebrations of French holidays and cultural traditions
Ongoing communication with parents to support learning at home

By the end of Kindergarten, students will have gained exposure to basic French vocabulary and expressions, developed early listening and speaking skills, and built a strong foundation for future French learning in Grade 1 and beyond.

🎶 Music & Drama Curriculum Overview

Our Music and Drama program, children explore the world of sound, rhythm, and movement, while also engaging in creative play and simple storytelling. Through a variety of activities such as singing, dancing, acting, and playing instruments, children develop their musicality, creativity, and communication skills. The program focuses on fun and interactive ways to express emotions, ideas, and stories through both music and drama.

✨ Key Learning Areas

🎵 1. Music Exploration

Understanding Sound and Rhythm:
- Exploring different types of sounds (loud/soft, high/low, fast/slow) through clapping, tapping, or using simple percussion instruments (e.g., tambourines, maracas).
- Learning basic rhythmic patterns and practicing keeping a simple beat through body movement, clapping, or using instruments.
Singing and Vocal Play:
- Learning simple songs, nursery rhymes, and chants that encourage repetition and memorization.
- Exploring pitch, tone, and volume through vocal exercises such as singing higher and lower notes or speaking in different voices.
Musical Instruments:
- Introduction to simple instruments (e.g., drums, xylophones, bells, shakers) to explore how they produce sound and how to play them.
- Creating and performing simple songs as a group, using instruments and body percussion.
Movement and Dance:
- Moving to music by exploring various types of movement, such as swaying, hopping, or spinning.
- Engaging in simple dance routines or freeform movement to express music and rhythm.

🎭 2. Drama and Creative Expression

Imaginative Play:
- Engaging in role-play and pretend play using costumes, props, and imaginative scenarios (e.g., pretending to be animals, family members, or community helpers).
- Participating in simple dramatic stories or skits with peers, acting out familiar situations or characters.
Expressing Emotions Through Drama:
- Learning to express emotions like happiness, sadness, excitement, and surprise through facial expressions, body language, and voice.
- Practicing basic acting skills such as exaggerating actions and speaking clearly to convey meaning.
Storytelling and Puppetry:
- Using puppets or storytelling props to act out simple stories and engage in creative narrative play.
- Retelling simple stories from books or their own imagination through dramatization.
Collaboration and Performance:
- Participating in small group performances, such as singing a song, performing a short skit, or telling a story.
- Encouraging teamwork and cooperation through group dramatic play and music performances.

🎤 3. Developing Listening and Communication Skills

Active Listening:
- Focusing on the music and sounds in the environment and responding to cues from the teacher or peers.
- Listening attentively to others' performances and offering simple feedback like clapping or saying “good job.”
Following Directions:
- Learning how to follow instructions in both music (e.g., “Clap your hands when you hear the drum”) and drama (e.g., “Act like an animal”).
- Practicing the ability to take turns, listen to others, and share ideas in group performances.

🧠 Skills We Develop

Creative Expression: Exploring personal emotions and ideas through music, movement, and drama.
Coordination and Motor Skills: Developing fine and gross motor skills through playing instruments, dancing, and acting.
Imagination and Storytelling: Building creativity and confidence in narrating stories and acting out different roles.
Social Skills and Cooperation: Working with peers to create music, perform dramas, and engage in group activities.
Listening and Focus: Enhancing attention and concentration through active listening to music and directions.

🎉 Program Highlights

Music and Dance Performances: Children will perform simple songs and dances during classroom activities or special events.
Drama Circles: Regularly engaging in dramatic play with costumes, puppets, and props to explore different characters and scenarios.
Seasonal and Cultural Celebrations: Celebrating holidays and cultural events with themed music, songs, and dramatic plays.
Interactive Storytelling: Retelling favorite stories through group drama activities, using puppets, costumes, and simple props.

🌟 Why This Matters

The Kindergarten Music and Drama program is designed to foster creativity, confidence, and self-expression in young learners. By exploring music and drama, children develop a wide range of skills including emotional expression, teamwork, listening, and coordination. These foundational skills help children communicate and interact more effectively, while also encouraging a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

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📚 Language & Arts Curriculum (Phonics-Based)

Our Arts program is rooted in a phonics-based approach to build a strong foundation in reading and writing. By focusing on sound-letter relationships, decoding skills, and hands-on literacy activities, we help children become confident, independent readers and enthusiastic communicators.

✨ Key Learning Areas

🔤 1. Phonics & Phonemic Awareness

Systematic introduction to letter sounds and phonemes
Daily phonics instruction using multi-sensory techniques (songs, actions, visuals)
Blending and segmenting sounds to read and write simple words
Recognizing short vowels, consonant blends, digraphs, and word families
Building decoding skills for early reading fluency

📖 2. Early Reading Skills

Learning to read through decodable readers that match phonics instruction
Developing sight word recognition (high-frequency words)
Building reading comprehension through guided reading and story discussions
Retelling stories with beginning, middle, and end
Making predictions and connections to texts

✍️ 3. Emergent Writing

Practicing correct letter formation and pencil grip
Writing letters and CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words independently
Beginning sentence writing with capital letters, spacing, and punctuation
Using phonetic spelling to write thoughts and stories
Journaling and creating mini-books with support

🗣️ 4. Oral Language & Listening

Building vocabulary through story time, discussion, and thematic units
Engaging in speaking and listening activities (e.g., show & tell, class discussions)
Practicing expressive language through rhymes, poems, and dramatic play
Listening to stories and following multi-step directions

🎨 5. Creative Language & Expression

Exploring storytelling through drawing, art, and play
Acting out stories and using puppets to build comprehension and fluency
Creating class books and storyboards
Encouraging self-expression through “Author’s Chair” and sharing time

🧠 Skills We Focus On

Phonological and phonemic awareness
Decoding and encoding words
Reading fluency and comprehension
Oral language development and vocabulary expansion
Writing for meaning and self-expression

🎉 Program Highlights

Daily structured phonics lessons
Literacy centers for independent and guided practice
Take-home readers and word lists to reinforce learning at home
Parent communication on progress and reading goals
End-of-year “Young Authors” event to showcase student writing

With our phonics-based Kindergarten Language & Arts program, children build the skills and confidence they need to become strong readers and expressive writers—setting the stage for long-term literacy success.

🌱 Science Curriculum Overview

Our science curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and develop a love for exploring the world around us. Through hands-on activities, simple experiments, and guided observations, children begin to think like little scientists—asking questions, making predictions, and discovering how things work.

Here’s what we cover throughout the year:

🔍 1. Inquiry and Exploration

Learning how to ask questions and make observations
Using the five senses to explore and describe the world
Introduction to basic tools like magnifying glasses, droppers, and measuring cups

🐾 2. Living Things

Identifying and comparing animals and plants
Exploring life cycles (e.g., butterfly, frog, plants)
Learning what living things need to grow and stay healthy
Caring for plants and classroom pets

🌦️ 3. Weather and Seasons

Observing daily and seasonal weather changes
Dressing appropriately for different weather
Understanding how weather affects people, animals, and the environment

🪨 4. The Earth and Our Environment

Exploring rocks, soil, sand, and water
Introduction to recycling and caring for the planet
Understanding natural and human-made materials

💡 5. Physical Science: Movement and Energy

Exploring how things move (push, pull, roll, slide)
Observing and experimenting with light and shadows
Discovering different sounds and sources of sound

🧪 6. Simple Experiments and STEM Activities

Making predictions and testing ideas
Exploring cause and effect through fun, hands-on experiments
Introduction to coding, building with blocks, and age-appropriate STEM projects

🧠 Skills We Build

Critical thinking and problem solving
Communication and collaboration
Observation and recording findings
Vocabulary building through science discussions and storytelling

🎉 Special Highlights

Science Week with themed activities and experiments
End-of-term science showcase for parents

Through our Kindergarten Science program, children begin to see science not just as a subject—but as a way of thinking, discovering, and engaging with the world. We aim to create a strong foundation that will grow with them throughout their educational journey.

🌍 Geography & History Curriculum Overview

Our Geography and History program, we introduce children to the foundational concepts of place, time, and community. Through stories, exploration, and simple activities, children begin to understand their environment, how time passes, and how people and places are connected.

✨ Key Learning Areas

1. Understanding the World Around Us (Geography)

Exploring Our Community:
- Understanding the concept of community and familiar places, such as the school, home, and local landmarks.
- Identifying and discussing important community helpers (e.g., teachers, doctors, firefighters).
- Learning about different types of homes (houses, apartments) and neighborhoods.
- Introduction to basic map concepts, such as locations (school, home), and simple map features (roads, parks).
Understanding Places and Environments:
- Discussing different types of environments: parks, forests, beaches, cities, and rural areas.
- Recognizing different types of weather and how it affects people and the environment (sunny, rainy, snowy, windy).
- Introducing basic geographical features like land, water, and mountains.
Direction and Location:
- Learning basic concepts of direction (up, down, left, right) and using those terms to navigate the classroom or the environment.
- Using maps and visuals to identify familiar places.

2. Time and History (Understanding Time)

Introduction to Time:
- Recognizing the difference between past, present, and future through daily routines and activities.
- Learning about days of the week, months, and seasons.
- Discussing events that happen regularly (e.g., holidays, birthdays, and family traditions).
Personal History and Change Over Time:
- Understanding personal history: How people grow, change, and develop over time (e.g., when they were babies vs. now).
- Introducing family history and traditions (e.g., what family members do together).
- Exploring the idea of the past through stories (e.g., “When I was a baby…” or looking at old photos).
Celebrations and Traditions:
- Learning about special occasions and holidays, and how people celebrate them in different cultures.
- Understanding the importance of family traditions and community events (e.g., birthdays, holidays).

3. Community and Social Understanding

Roles in Our Community:
- Understanding the roles of various people in a community (e.g., teachers, doctors, police officers, fire fighters).
- Discussing how people work together to help one another (e.g., helping neighbors, working as a team).
Cultural Awareness and Diversity:
- Introducing the idea that people in different parts of the world live differently (e.g., different food, clothing, and homes).
- Learning that people have different cultures, languages, and traditions, which makes the world interesting and diverse.
Symbols and Landmarks:
- Introduction to local and national symbols (e.g., flag, national anthem).
- Identifying landmarks in the community (e.g., parks, libraries, schools).

🧠 Skills We Develop

Critical Thinking: Asking questions and making observations about the world around us.
Exploration: Understanding the environment through hands-on learning, map activities, and real-world connections.
Community Awareness: Recognizing the importance of people’s roles within communities and how they contribute to society.
Time Understanding: Developing a basic understanding of the passage of time, daily routines, and historical context.

🎉 Program Highlights

Field Trips & Community Walks: Visits to local landmarks, parks, and cultural sites to explore the community.
Seasonal Activities: Learning about how time and seasons change through nature walks and weather discussions.
Storytelling and Role-Playing: Using stories and role-play to explore the past and present, and to engage in historical events and traditions.
Family Projects: Sharing family traditions, looking at family photos, and talking about cultural background to build awareness of diverse histories.
Interactive Activities: Building simple maps, creating community collages, and using visuals to learn geography.

Through our Kindergarten Geography and History program, children will begin to develop an understanding of the world, their place in it, and the concept of time. They will explore their community, engage with their own history, and appreciate the diversity of cultures and traditions in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

🤖 Introduction to Computers & Robotics Curriculum Overview

Our Introduction to Computers & Robotics program, we introduce children to the exciting world of technology, computers, and simple robots. Through play-based activities, games, and creative projects, children begin to understand the basics of how technology works, how computers help us, and how robots can be programmed to complete simple tasks.

The goal is to make technology accessible, fun, and engaging for young learners, setting the foundation for future learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

✨ Key Learning Areas

💻 1. Exploring Computers

Understanding What Computers Do:
- Introduction to the parts of a computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse).
- Exploring how we use computers for different tasks, like drawing pictures, playing games, and learning new things.
- Learning basic computer commands (e.g., clicking the mouse, typing on the keyboard).
Simple Computer Skills:
- Using the mouse to click, drag, and drop objects in a child-friendly program.
- Learning how to use a keyboard for typing letters and numbers.
- Engaging with educational games or apps that reinforce concepts like colors, shapes, and numbers.

🤖 2. Introduction to Robots

What is a Robot?
- Understanding that robots are machines designed to do tasks, just like people or animals.
- Exploring how robots help in everyday life (e.g., cleaning robots, toy robots).
Basic Robotics Concepts:
- Learning how robots move and follow instructions (e.g., robots follow “commands” like move forward, turn, stop).
- Introduction to simple programming through hands-on activities with programmable toys or apps.
Hands-On Robotics Activities:
- Using toy robots to learn how to program simple movements.
- Exploring concepts of direction (forward, backward, left, right) and sequencing (e.g., giving a robot a sequence of steps to complete a task).

🎮 3. Interactive Technology and Play

Games and Challenges:
- Using interactive games that involve following directions, patterns, or solving simple puzzles.
- Encouraging problem-solving skills by guiding robots through mazes or obstacle courses.
Creative Play:
- Using drawing and design apps to create digital art.
- Encouraging imaginative play with robotic toys that can be customized and controlled by children.
Exploring with Apps and Tools:
- Engaging with age-appropriate apps that introduce coding concepts (e.g., drag-and-drop coding games like Scratch Jr.).

🧠 Skills We Develop

Basic Technology Understanding: Learning about the tools (computers, robots) that help us complete tasks.
Sequencing and Patterns: Understanding how to give instructions in the right order to complete a task (programming robots).
Problem Solving: Developing critical thinking by figuring out how to solve simple puzzles and challenges using technology.
Creativity and Exploration: Encouraging creative thinking through digital art, building robots, and interactive play.

🎉 Program Highlights

Hands-On Robotics: Using real, age-appropriate robots to navigate mazes, follow commands, and complete tasks.
Interactive Games: Playing educational games that teach basic computer skills, logic, and patterns.
Group Activities: Working in small groups to solve problems and program robots to perform simple actions (e.g., moving in a circle, turning, or stopping).
Storytelling with Technology: Using apps to create stories, animations, or digital books that incorporate technology and robots.

🌟 Why This Matters

Through early exposure to computers and robotics, Kindergarten students will not only develop an understanding of how technology works, but they will also begin to develop key skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. These foundational skills in technology will serve them as they grow and continue learning in the digital age.

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🎨 Art Curriculum Overview

Our Art program introduces children to the exciting world of colors, shapes, textures, and creativity. Through a wide variety of materials and techniques, students learn to express their ideas, emotions, and observations about the world around them. The focus is on exploration, process over product, and developing a love for creating.

✨ Key Learning Areas

🎨 1. Elements of Art

Color: Recognizing and naming primary and secondary colors, experimenting with color mixing
Shape: Exploring basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, etc.) and using them in compositions
Line: Creating different types of lines (straight, curved, zigzag, wavy) in art
Texture: Exploring the feel and appearance of different surfaces (rough, smooth, soft)
Form & Space: Introduction to 3D art (e.g., paper sculpture, clay play) and spatial awareness in artwork

✍️ 2. Techniques & Materials

Drawing: Using crayons, markers, colored pencils, and chalk to draw lines, patterns, and simple images
Painting: Using brushes, sponges, and fingers to paint with tempera, watercolor, and acrylic paints
Cutting & Gluing: Developing fine motor skills by cutting shapes, gluing pieces, and creating collages
Crafting: Creating simple crafts using paper, fabric, buttons, beads, yarn, and recyclables
Sculpture & Building: Working with modeling clay, playdough, or paper to create 3D art projects

🌈 3. Creative Expression

Encouraging students to express emotions and ideas through their artwork
Telling stories through drawings and visual storytelling
Designing seasonal or themed projects (e.g., fall leaves, winter snowflakes, spring flowers)
Participating in open-ended art explorations and guided activities
Emphasizing individuality and the creative process, not just the final product

🖼️ 4. Art Appreciation & Culture

Looking at famous works of art and discussing what they see
Learning about artists and different styles (e.g., Van Gogh’s swirls, Mondrian’s shapes, Yayoi Kusama’s dots)
Exploring art from around the world to build cultural awareness
Discussing how art is used in everyday life (e.g., design, clothing, illustration)

🧠 Skills We Develop

Fine Motor Skills: Through cutting, drawing, painting, and sculpting
Creativity & Imagination: By encouraging original ideas and experimenting with materials
Focus & Patience: Through multi-step projects and attention to detail
Visual Literacy: Learning to interpret and describe what they see in images and art
Self-Confidence: Feeling pride in their creations and sharing them with others

🎉 Program Highlights

Weekly Art Projects: Themed projects related to seasons, books, or classroom topics
Art Showcases: Opportunities to display work during school events or art weeks
Artist of the Month: Introducing a famous artist and creating inspired artwork
Collaborative Art: Group murals, classroom projects, or buddy art activities
Art and Storytime: Pairing books with art activities to bring stories to life visually

🌟 Why Art Matters

Art helps children express themselves, develop problem-solving skills, and discover joy in the creative process. Our Kindergarten art curriculum gives every child a safe and inspiring space to explore, create, and grow both as artists and individuals.

🐼 Mandarin Curriculum Overview

(For Beginners / Mandarin as a Second Language)

Our Mandarin program introduces children to the beauty of the Chinese language and culture through songs, stories, games, and hands-on activities. The focus is on oral communication, building basic vocabulary, and developing an early appreciation for the language. We emphasize learning through play and repetition, helping students build confidence in listening and speaking Mandarin in a supportive environment.

✨ Key Learning Areas

🗣️ 1. Listening & Speaking

Learning simple greetings and daily expressions:
- 你好 (nǐ hǎo – hello), 再见 (zài jiàn – goodbye), 谢谢 (xiè xiè – thank you), 对不起 (duì bu qǐ – sorry)
Responding to simple questions:
- “你好吗？” (nǐ hǎo ma? – How are you?), “你几岁？” (nǐ jǐ suì? – How old are you?)
Practicing classroom phrases and polite expressions
Participating in songs, chants, and action rhymes to reinforce vocabulary

🔤 2. Vocabulary Themes

Vocabulary is introduced in fun, thematic units such as:

Numbers 1–10 and basic counting (一 yī, 二 èr, 三 sān…)
Colors (红 hóng – red, 蓝 lán – blue, etc.)
Family members (爸爸 bàba – dad, 妈妈 māma – mom…)
Animals (猫 māo – cat, 狗 gǒu – dog…)
Food and fruits (苹果 píngguǒ – apple, 香蕉 xiāngjiāo – banana…)
Body parts (头 tóu – head, 手 shǒu – hands…)
Weather and clothing
Emotions and feelings (高兴 gāo xìng – happy, 生气 shēng qì – angry)

📖 3. Songs, Rhymes, and Stories

Singing classic children’s songs in Mandarin (e.g., “两只老虎”, “小星星”)
Learning through chants, fingerplays, and call-and-response songs
Listening to simple Chinese storybooks and participating in storytelling
Acting out or retelling stories using puppets or props

🧠 4. Introduction to Chinese Characters

Recognizing and tracing simple characters (e.g., numbers 一, 二, 三 or symbols like 人 – person, 口 – mouth)
Learning how characters are built with strokes and pictographs
Matching characters with pictures to build meaning and familiarity
Writing practice with support (tracing worksheets, sand trays, or whiteboards)

🌏 5. Cultural Awareness

Exploring Chinese holidays and traditions (Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc.)
Learning about Chinese food, clothing, music, and arts
Participating in cultural celebrations with songs, crafts, and storytelling
Introducing basic etiquette and cultural practices (bowing, using both hands to give/receive)

🧠 Skills We Develop

Listening Comprehension through repeated exposure and classroom interaction
Speaking Confidence with everyday words and classroom phrases
Fine Motor Skills through character tracing and writing
Memory and Recall through games, repetition, and songs
Cultural Appreciation by learning about another language and its traditions

🎉 Program Highlights

Thematic Units matched with classroom topics (e.g., animals, family, seasons)
Mandarin Music Time with instruments and movement
Art & Culture Projects (e.g., paper lanterns, Chinese brush painting)
Classroom Language Routines (e.g., taking attendance, calendar time in Mandarin)
Mandarin Show & Tell or simple performances for parents

🌟 Why Mandarin in Kindergarten?

Early exposure to Mandarin helps children develop strong language learning skills and an appreciation for global cultures. This program lays the groundwork for continued Mandarin study in later grades by making language learning joyful, meaningful, and interactive.

Tuition Fees 2025-2026

PRIVATE SCHOOL Fee Schedule — JK / SK and Elementary Programs

Registration Fee (for new registrants) – $350 one time non-refundable.
Annual Program Fee (In-house events, Program Material, Year Book) – $550 per year upon registration.
Enrolment is for the whole school year.
NO refunds for illness, vacation time or school holidays. The fees are subject to change.

Kindergarten & Junior Primary: JK,SK,GR 1 (4 – 6 Years Old) – English Program

5 Full Days • Monday to Friday • 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM • $1,860.00/month

5 Full Days (Extended) • Monday to Friday • 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM • $2,360.00/month

Fee is inclusive of academic materials.

2025-2026 Registration Policy:

Responsibility for Fee Payment
Parents are responsible for the payment of fees per this schedule. Any student whose account has not been paid promptly or has not made acceptable payment arrangements with the office may not be permitted to attend class, school activities, re-enroll in the school. Late payments beyond 30 days may be subject to Late Payment Fees.

Registration Fee
A non-refundable Registration Fee of $350 and annual event and material fee of $550 is due upon registration to secure your child’s placement for the 2025-26 school year. Secured registrations help us plan for the upcoming year by hiring and retaining teachers to support our 6:1 classroom ratio. This fee is only refundable if you choose to withdraw your child’s registration prior to August 25, 2025.

Payment Options
Base tuition fees are $18,600 for the 2025-2026 school year. Payment plans (ie. scheduled installments, or monthly payments) are available for an additional administrative fee. For these options, post-dated cheques must be provided.

Sibling Discount
Families with two or more children enrolled will receive a 5% discount per child on total tuition fees, but is not applicable on the deposit for each child.

Mid-Year Entry
In the case of registration after September 3, 2025, fees will be pro-rated based on the number of school days remaining in the school year, plus the registration fee of $550.

Extended Day Options
Our school day begins at 8:30am ends at 3:30pm. Before and After School is available at $2,370 monthly.

Camps
Summer Camp fees is NOT included in the Annual Tuition Fees. Camps are charged at the posted rates. Enrollment is subject to availability.

Withdrawal

Notice of student withdrawal must be made in writing. Withdrawal after August 25, 2025 will result in 50% reimbursement of Tuition Fees for the remainder of the school year. The Registration Fee will not be refunded. Any fees still outstanding will be due upon withdrawal.

Force Majeure Clause
The above withdrawal policy is not applicable during a time of Force Majeure; an Act of God or circumstances beyond our control (i.e. pandemic, quarantine, natural disaster, etc.).

In such a Force Majeure situation, StudentScholars will make every effort to provide instruction through Virtual Learning. In the case that StudentScholars is unable to provide comparable instructional programming through online learning methods, a credit towards tuition fees will be applied.

All withdrawal requests made during the Force Majeure period will be provided with a credit, calculated as per the withdrawal policy towards a future program registration. The lifetime credit can be used towards any future StudentScholars program registration and is transferable to any immediate family member.

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