Mandarin Dual Language Program

Program Structure

Our program is a 50/50 teaching model. Each day students will be taught by an English teacher and Mandarin teacher. Students will spend approximately half day with each teacher. Coronado Teachers teach AZ World Language Standards using the ACTFL and AZ State Content Standards with our curriculum.

Entrance Requirements

The program is first come, first serve in order to secure staff. There is a priority Tier Enrollment for Higley Unified preschool students, siblings, and staff.
K-1 is open registration. No language experience in Mandarin necessary. We will review academic records with new families of first grade students to determine if placement is appropriate.
2nd Grade and higher will be administered a screening assessment to determine if placement is appropriate.

When can I register?

Visit the Enroll Now page of the Coronado website.

To schedule a tour, call (480) 279-6900

FAQs

Why Mandarin?

Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world. If you can speak Mandarin and English you can speak to more than 50% of the world’s population. It is considered a “Critical language” by the US State Department for economics competitiveness and security of our nation. We are prepapring our students for academic success, to be biliterate, and to have a solid cultural understanding of the target language.

Where does the Mandarin teacher come from?

What is the curriculum?

How much homework is required?

Although students are exposed to the same curriculum as their same age peers, please understand that it does take additional work to learn a language and extra practice will be required at home. Our Mandarin curriculum utilizes an online component through Mandarin Matrix. There are a myriad of online programs that follow the district provided curriculum resource. The best way to gain access to these items is through your child's teacher.

Open Enrollment

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