Chinese Immersion - Elementary School in Singapore

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Chinese Immersion

Singapore American School is dedicated to fostering effective communication across diverse languages and cultures—a key aspect of our educational philosophy. Tailored to the unique needs of multilingual learners in elementary school, our Chinese Immersion program integrates Chinese language and culture into the curriculum.

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Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math and English Language Arts, our curriculum mirrors English medium classes, reflecting our commitment to instructional practices that align with SAS's core values and philosophy.

The following pillars guide our Chinese Immersion program at SAS:

We support the holistic growth of every student - academically, socially, and emotionally - so they can thrive as confident, capable multilingual learners.

Chinese immersion at SAS focuses on systematically developing language skills in both Chinese and English while appreciating and integrating any additional languages that students bring with them.

Our program focuses on developing bilingual and biliteracy skills to engage meaningfully with diverse cultures, fostering cultural competence.

We intentionally cultivate cultural understanding, inclusion, and belonging through responsive practices that honor students’ identities and lived experiences.

Admissions

The Chinese Immersion program is a popular choice among families and placement depends on availability. Enrolling in the program is contingent on meeting the language requirements specified below.

SAS offers Chinese immersion classes from preschool through fifth grade, with two classes per grade.

Registration Requirements

Preschool

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
None	Student can talk and respond in English, with words and/or phrases.	None

Pre-Kindergarten

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
None	Student can talk and respond in English, with phrases and/or sentences.	None

Kindergarten

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
None	Student can talk and respond in English, with phrases and/or sentences.	English Proficiency Assessment

First Grade

For August Admission

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
None	Student has age-appropriate social and academic English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.	English Proficiency Assessment

For January Admission

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
Student has Chinese level appropriate proficiency in all four domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking.	Student has age-appropriate social and academic English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.	Chinese Proficiency Assessment English Proficiency Assessment

Second Grade

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
Student has Chinese age-appropriate proficiency in all four domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking.	Student has age-appropriate social and academic English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.	Chinese Proficiency Assessment English Proficiency Assessment

Third Grade

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
Student has Chinese age-appropriate proficiency in all four domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking.	Student has age-appropriate social and academic English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.	Chinese Proficiency Assessment English Proficiency Assessment

Fourth Grade

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
Student has Chinese age-appropriate proficiency in all four domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking.	Student has age-appropriate social and academic English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.	Chinese Proficiency Assessment English Proficiency Assessment

Fifth Grade

Minimum Chinese Language Prerequisites	Minimum English Language Prerequisites	Language Proficiency Assessment(s) to be Taken to Determine Entry in the Program
Student has Chinese age-appropriate proficiency in all four domains of reading, writing, listening and speaking.	Student has age-appropriate social and academic English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.	Chinese Proficiency Assessment English Proficiency Assessment

Structure

The program highlights bilingualism and biliteracy, with most instruction in Chinese from the early learning center (preschool and pre-kindergarten) through fifth grade. The infographic below highlights the use of the language of instruction as the students progress in each grade.

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The following pillars guide our Chinese Immersion program at SAS:

Admissions

Registration Requirements

Preschool

Pre-Kindergarten

Kindergarten

First Grade

For August Admission

For January Admission

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Structure

Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten

Kindergarten and First Grade

Second and Third Grade

Fourth and Fifth Grade