Formal Courses In Canberra For Children

Childcare and preschool

Chinese Australian Early Childhood Centre (CAECC)

Government school system

• Primary School level An intensive Chinese program is offered at Mawson Primary School in southern Canberra. For details visit http://www.mawsonps.act.edu.au or contact the Principal on (02) 6205 8033 (BH)
• High School Level In 2005, the following government high schools offered Mandarin: Belconnen High, Canberra High and Melrose High. See http://www.decs.act.gov.au/schools/high.htm for individual school websites.
• Secondary Colleges (Year 11 and 12) In 2005, most government secondary colleges in the ACT offered Mandarin programs. See http://www.decs.act.gov.au/schools/colleges.htm for individual college website

Non government schools

Canberra Grammar School (http://www.cgs.act.edu.au/splash_html.htm)

Weekend schools

Several weekend schools offer Mandarin classes for children. These schools are usually community run, and operate during school terms. They are open to children of all ethnic backgrounds. Some have classes for adults. For details see weekend schools