In Middle School, we are proud to offer a comprehensive Chinese curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students. We offer three distinct courses: Chinese as a Foreign Language, Chinese as a Second Language, and Chinese as a First Language. Each course is designed to support students at different stages of their language learning journey, with a strong emphasis on communication, cultural understanding, and critical thinking.

Chinese as a Foreign Language

In this course, students get immersed in the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Lessons are rooted in real-life, practical subjects that reflect students' everyday lives — from talking about family and hobbies to shopping for food or exploring their neighbourhood. Through engaging exercises, games, and activities, students develop essential communication skills while having fun with the language.

Chinese as a Second Language

Students in this course continue to build on their existing language foundation, with an increasing focus on expressing themselves in more complex and nuanced ways. Emphasis is placed on communication in both spoken and written forms, allowing students to interact more deeply with the language and extend their linguistic range. When writing short stories, presenting, or debating, students learn the skills to become confident and effective communicators in Chinese.

Chinese as a First Language

This course is tailored for native speakers or students with a strong background in Chinese. It offers in-depth exploration of classical and modern Chinese literature, cultivating students’ ability to analyze texts, appreciate literary artistry, and develop their own aesthetic sensibilities. Critical thinking and literary discussion play a key role in the learning process. 

We believe that language learning is inseparable from cultural understanding. Throughout all three courses, students engage in a variety of cultural activities and celebrations that bring the language to life. Additionally, our curriculum is rooted in concept-based teaching and learning, encouraging students to make connections, think critically, and apply their knowledge in new contexts.

In Chinese program, we design the assessments with the aim to improve teaching and learning,  and to celebrate student achievement. Students have many opportunities to demonstrate their progress in a variety of ways, including class activities, creative projects, group work, and end-of-unit assessments. The assessments provide valuable information about students' strengths and areas for improvement. Meaningful, constructive feedback from teachers helps guide each learner on their language journey and encourages continual improvement.

Grade 6

G6 Chinese as a Foreign Language

• Unit 1 – My Family (Personal and Family Information, Language)

• Unit 2 – Leisure Time (Hobbies, Activities, Weekend Life)

• Unit 3 – My Neighbourhood (Facilities and Directions, Transport, Living Environment)

G6 Chinese as a Second Language

• Unit 1 – My Family (Communication, Parents’ expectations, Conflicts)

• Unit 2 – Leisure Time (Pros and Cons of having leisure activities)

• Unit 3 – My Neighbourhood (Functions of facilities, Environment)

G6 Chinese as a First Language

• Unit 1 – Once upon a time … (Structure and elements of narrative writing,  how to develop a coherent plot, use descriptive language, and build atmosphere)

• Unit 2 – There’s such a person … (Art of characterization, methods used to portray people vividly in writing)

• Unit 3 – I write follow my heart (Choose meaningful topics, build a strong main idea, and support it with compelling details)

Grade 7

G7 Chinese as a Foreign Language

• Unit 1 – My Timetable (Subjects, schedules, favourite & least favourite subjects)

• Unit 2 – A Day of Mine (Daily Routine, activities & service)

• Unit 3 – Healthy Life (Food and drinks, healthy lifestyle)

G7 Chinese as a Second Language

• Unit 1 – School and Education (School information, e.g., facilities, courses, special features)

• Unit 2 – Technology (Use of technology in various areas in our life, the impacts of technology including advantages and disadvantages)

• Unit 3 – Healthy lifestyle (Eating habits and their impacts on our health, how to maintain a healthy eating and lifestyle)

G7 Chinese as a First Language

• Unit 1 – Beauty of China (Scene description techniques, expressive language skills, and how to structure engaging travel notes)

• Unit 2 – The World is Full of True Feelings (Emotional expression and character portrayal, understand how to connect with readers through empathy and detail)

• Unit 3 – Planning and Plotting in Writing (The structure and pacing of writing, planning and perspective)

Grade 8

G8 Chinese as a Foreign Language

• Unit 1 – At restaurant (Dining Experience and Cuisines)

• Unit 2 – My Future Plan  (Subject selection for High School and college, Jobs and Professions)

• Unit 3 – Life in a different country (Weather & Seasons, travel to other countries)

G8 Chinese as a Second Language

• Unit 1 – Identity (Challenges and worries of Teenagers’ life)

• Unit 2 – Education and The World of Work (Choices of High school subjects, career and future plan)

• Unit 3 – Life in different countries (Comparison of Different weather and lifestyles  among different countries and places)  

G8 Chinese as a First Language

• Unit 1 – Thinking and Arguing (Develop clear viewpoints, support their arguments with evidence, and express their ideas logically and persuasively)

• Unit 2 – The Moon Represents My Heart (Use of imagery and artistic conception in writing, how to create rich emotional layers and visual beauty through language)

• Unit 3 – If I lived in Hulanhe Town (Build characters, develop plots, and craft engaging short stories)