Real-World Mandarin Confidence Begins in the Early Years
Where Language Is Lived, Not Taught
The window between two and six is unlike any other.
Children absorb language naturally at this age through play, relationship, and lived experience.
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We design our journeys for this stage, building real-world confidence before hesitation sets in.
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Each experience follows your child’s interests and your family’s rhythm, guided by our LIVED Language Framework.
Our Philosophy
We believe children speak when they feel safe.
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At this age, language is not taught. It is absorbed through safety, connection and lived experience.
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Mandarin Learning Tours was created for families who want Mandarin to feel relational, embodied and deeply human.
A Different Kind of Mandarin Immersion
Intimate by Design
No more than five families, thoughtfully matched in pace and values, so your child feels secure and language unfolds naturally.
Mandarin in Real Life
Mandarin is woven into the day through play, shared experiences and real world settings where Mandarin is spoken, heard and lived.
Rooted in Emotional Safety
Your child is supported by you
and our early childhood educators, so they feel safe enough to speak, explore, and grow.
Designed Around Your Child
No two journeys are the same.
Each itinerary is intentionally designed to reflect your child’s interests, rhythm, and readiness.
Families Who Chose This
“The beauty of the trip was that
it gave them the opportunity to see Chinese as a living language.
Not something that is just learned
in school, but something that lives and breathes and people use to communicate.”
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— Sandra
“His speaking in Mandarin has just expanded exponentially.”
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— Magdelene
“It wasn’t just a trip filled with touristy things. It was much more authentic, interaction with the people around them, the culture, the way of living.”
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— Aaron
“She may forget the details of
the trip, but she will never forget
how people made her feel…
loved, safe, and given
the courage to explore.”
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— Sheen
Growing Up in Mandarin
Mandarin Learning Tours is designed as a
multi-year, multi-city pathway for families
raising children who are fluent in Mandarin.
Each journey builds on the last, deepening confidence, cultural fluency, and real-world language over time.
Children grow alongside familiar educators
and aligned families.
Mandarin becomes part of how they think, connect,
and move through the world.
This is not a one-off experience.
It is a long-term foundation.
How It Works
1
Conversation
We begin with a private call
to understand your child, your family,
and your hopes for this experience.
2
Meet
We meet for a relaxed 1 : 1 play date
in Singapore, or a virtual meeting for
overseas families.
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Confirmation
We form a small group of families whose pace and values complement one another.
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Design
We craft the journey around your child
and your family before departure.
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Travel
We gather and live Mandarin together, guided by our educator-explorers.
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Community
We continue to connect
beyond the journey.
What is Included
Our signature 7 day 6 night Beijing immersion journey includes:
HOSPITALITY
Five-star hotel accommodation
in central Beijing.
All meals during the six guided days,
with on-ground arrangements taken care of.
LEARNING
Six days of immersive Mandarin experiences guided by our educator-explorers.
Journey-specific materials in English, Mandarin and Pinyin, curated to extend learning beyond the trip.
KEEPSAKES
Family photography captured
throughout the journey.
A curated travel pack of your child’s choice, including an exclusive seasonal Beijing patch.
Childhood Comes First Here
Mandarin Learning Tours is built around one principle :
your child’s experience comes first.
At this stage of life, travel looks different. It follows preschool rhythms. Some moments are crafted entirely for children. The pace is intentional.
The experiences are age-led.
Parents who prioritise their child’s growth, curiosity, and confidence
find this experience deeply rewarding.
2026 Beijing Journeys
The following Beijing journeys are currently open for 2026.
Spring
1-7 April 2026
26 May–1 June 2026
Autumn
6–12 September 2026
21–27 October 2026
Winter
December 2026
A winter ski immersion experience Details to be released
Select 2026 journeys are already fully reserved.
Each journey is intentionally limited to five families.