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2026 AO Summer Camp

Mandarin Communication and Public Speaking (Half-Day Camp)

Mandarin Communication and Public Speaking (Half-Day Camp)

This Mandarin immersion summer programme is grounded in the internationally recognised Production‑Oriented Approach (POA). Designed around a "Learn–Apply–Create" daily cycle, it moves beyond traditional instruction to support meaningful, real‑world communication. Students aged 6–12 are grouped by proficiency and engage in an active mix of language learning, cultural immersion, and hands‑on tasks—from making traditional mooncakes and crafting lanterns to presenting the stories behind these customs in Mandarin—connecting traditional Chinese festivals with contemporary language practice. Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom; it grows through authentic cultural experiences where every word and phrase connects to the rich heritage of China.

HK$5,980.00
HK$5,980.00
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AISL Harrow Beijing, No. 287 Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang County, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Fees include

For day camps, the fee includes study materials, providing the necessary resources for each student's daily activities and learning experiences.

Please be aware that transportation to and from the camp, flight tickets, visa fees, and personal travel insurance are not included in the camp fees and should be arranged separately by the participants.
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Programme Highlights

Designed for Young Global Learners

  • Expert-led small groups: Each class maintains a 1:6 teacher-student ratio, with all lead instructors averaging 4+ years specializing in teaching Mandarin to children through games, songs, and interactive storytelling.
  • Safety-first excursions: Off-campus activities operate with a 1:4 staff-to-student ratio, ensuring a secure yet exploratory environment.
  • Culturally adaptive teaching: Educators are skilled at supporting students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and encouraging classroom atmosphere.

Authentic “Classroom-to-Community” Learning

  • Learn with Purpose, Every Lesson has a Task: Each Mandarin class connects to a real cultural theme—from Mid-Autumn Festival vocabulary and lantern culture to final knowledge sharing—grounding language learning in authentic cultural contexts.
  • Tradition Meets Modernity: Cultural workshops like mooncake making and lantern crafting are paired with themed Mandarin lessons, creating a seamless "learn it, use it, talk about it" experience.

Structured Yet Flexible Daily Flow

  • Balanced and Progressive Schedule: Each day alternates between Mandarin classes and cultural workshops, maintaining engagement without fatigue.
  • "Review → Learn → Practice → Present" Learning Cycle: Students begin each day by reviewing previous knowledge, engage in new language input, move to hands-on practice, and ultimately present their learning—ensuring visible progress every single day.

Learning Outcomes

Practical Mandarin Proficiency

  • Master themed vocabulary related to Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns, and traditional celebrations, plus 15–20 high-frequency sentence patterns—enough to introduce Chinese culture and describe their own creations.
  • Move beyond textbook phrases to confident real-world communication: from explaining the symbolism of mooncakes to presenting their handmade lanterns in Mandarin.

Cultural Confidence & Creative Expression

  • Experience traditional arts first-hand—making mooncakes, crafting lanterns—building not just language skills but also cultural adaptability.
  • Develop Mandarin speaking and storytelling abilities through structured output tasks: cultural knowledge reviews, project presentations, and graduation sharing sessions.

Visible Learning Evidence & Progress Tracking

  • Track every step of progress through hands-on project assessments, thematic presentations, and graduation sharing—creating outcomes that can be kept and shared.
  • At the end of the programme, each student receives a personalised language and culture growth portfolio, clearly showcasing their progress in communication, creativity, and cross-cultural understanding.

Camp Details

Dates: 13-17 July 2026

Location: AISL Harrow Beijing 

Age Group: 6-8 years, 9-12 years  

Camp Type: 5 half-day Camp 

Language: Mandarin

Terms and Conditions

We have a number of policies in place to assure the quality of our programmes, their administration and the safety of the children and staff who take part in them. Please take a moment to review our policies and guidelines.

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