Mandarin Immersion

The Mandarin Chinese Dual Immersion Program at Ohlone is designed to develop full bilingualism in both Mandarin and English. English-speaking students and native Mandarin speakers are taught together using Mandarin and English instruction to develop bilingual academic fluency. The program will begin in the fall of 2008 with two K-1 classes at Ohlone and will continue through fifth grade. The program aims to:

• Develop bilingual proficiency and literacy in Mandarin and English
• Promote academic achievement at or above grade level in both languages
• Foster positive cross-cultural attitudes