How to get your kid who is struggling to pass chinese to pass chinese and enjoy the subject
How to Turn AL5–7 Into AL2–3
Even If Your Child Has Fallen Behind — With MOE-Specific Support That Targets Gaps
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Every new student at MandarinStars starts with a trial lesson — and for good reason.
This isn’t just a free class. It’s a chance for us to understand your child’s reading, writing, and learning pace — so we can place them in the right class for their needs.
During the trial, our teachers will observe:
Your child’s Chinese language proficiency
Their ability to learn in a group setting
How they respond to different teaching methods
After the class, we’ll speak with you directly to share our assessment, explain how our programmes work, and let you know if your child can continue in the same time slot.
This way, every student — no matter how weak or strong — gets to learn in a class where they feel encouraged, supported, and empowered to improve.
Book Your Free Trial Class Today and Let Us Match Your Child to the Perfect Learning Group.
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Help Your Child Scoring AL 5–7 Pass Chinese
Chinese in a Singapore primary school is tough. By Primary 4, students are expected to know over 1,200 words, and hundreds more by Primary 6. Without a strong foundation, many fall behind, lose confidence, or dislike the subject.
At MandarinStars, we specialise in helping struggling learners overcome these challenges with a child-focused, proven approach.
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We’re not a typical tuition centre. We customise structured lessons to how your child learns — no large word lists, no repetitive drills — so they can rebuild their confidence and prepare for Chinese exams.
Who Should Enrol With MandarinStars?
MandarinStars is ideal if your child:
Scores AL5–7 or 30–60 marks
Lacks confidence or dislikes Chinese
Grew up in a non-Chinese-speaking environment
Struggles to read/write despite tuition
Is in the Foundation stream or at risk of failing PSLE Chinese exam
Feels lost in fast-paced classes
Has seen no improvement at other centres
We’re here to help — let’s have a conversation.
MandarinStars vs Other Tuition Centres
MandarinStars vs
Other Tuition Centres
| MandarinStars | Other Tuition Centres | |
|---|---|---|
| Help struggling students with AL5-7 PASS their Chinese | ✅ | ❌ |
| Psychologically and academically backed teaching methods | ✅ | ❌ |
| Adaptable teaching pace to cater to each student’s needs | ✅ | ❌ |
| Use visual supports and memory strategies to help students read and remember words | ✅ | ❌ |
| 5 students or less in a class | ✅ | ❌ |
Interested to know more?
Keep reading to find out!
Interested to know more? Keep reading to find out!
Why Enrol With MandarinStars?
We’re a proven primary Chinese tuition centre helping struggling students improve by at least 1 AL grade within 12 months.
We specialise in supporting:
Students falling behind peers
Those rejected by mainstream AL1–3-focused centres
Kids not improving despite regular tuition
Our focus isn’t just on passing Chinese exams — we reignite interest in Chinese culture, build lasting skills, and deliver steady, confident progress.
Customised Teaching Methods For Every Child
Our lessons are broken into bite-sized, scaffolded steps, perfect for primary school students needing extra time and repetition.
With input from experienced teachers, curriculum experts, and a child psychologist, we use:
Memory aids and writing skills templates
Interactive, game-based activities
Adjusted lesson pacing
We prioritise depth over speed— ensuring real understanding and long-term retention, not just memorisation of key concepts.
Personalised Attention in Ultra-Small Classes
With just 2–5 students per class, we group by similar proficiency so your child learns at the right pace.
This setting allows them to:
Ask questions confidently
Engage without fear of judgment
Learn through mistakes
Receive focused, timely feedback
Our teachers adapt on the spot, providing the exact support your child needs to succeed in Chinese vocabulary, oral skills, and writing skills.
Our Chinese Language Programmes
Primary 1–2
We rebuild the basics for younger students struggling with Chinese or showing early signs of falling behind. This Chinese enrichment class helps children catch up quickly and regain confidence in Chinese.
Focus areas:
Basic reading and Chinese vocabulary
Oral communication drills
Fun, multi-sensory games
Primary 3–4
We provide targeted support as students face longer texts, open-ended questions, and more complex writing. This program is ideal for closing writing and comprehension gaps with practical strategies.
Focus areas:
Composition planning and picture-to-story skills
Vocabulary building for comprehension
Oral fluency and exam practice
Primary 5-6
Our signature intensive PSLE prep class, designed for mainstream and Foundation students, including those with Dyslexia or ADHD.
Focus areas:
Listening comprehension and vocabulary use
Sentence construction and comprehension techniques
Composition writing and exam preparation
We help borderline students move confidently towards AL4–AL6 — even if they’re currently failing.
For fees and class times, please visit our page.
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Still Not Convinced? Look at Our Results Straight From The Source
Interested to know more? Keep reading to find out!
Zhiwen → From Dyslexia to Exam Success
Primary 3 student (2024) with dyslexia
Initial Challenges:
Severe difficulty recognising characters and completing worksheets.
MandarinStars Solution:
Targeted classes bridging P2–P3 levels to build literacy.
Results:
Improved reading independently. Passed P3 exams and performed well in P4 Weighted Assessments.
Justin → From Failing to Fluent
Primary 4 student (2023) with mild autism, dyslexia, and language processing disorder
Initial Challenges:
Two-year literacy gap. Couldn’t express himself in Mandarin.
MandarinStars Solution:
Weekly online and in-person classes to build core skills and resilience.
Results:
Became independent in reading and writing. From failing to fluent by Primary 6.
Faith → From Low Confidence to Top 25%
Primary 3 student with dyslexia and high intellectual ability
Initial Challenges:
Poor retention and reading comprehension.
MandarinStars Solution:
Customised reading and spelling support, plus strong parent collaboration.
Results:
Gained confidence, earned merit awards, and ranked in top 25% by Primary 4.
Jaden → From Under 10 Marks to AL7
Primary 4 student with major literacy gaps
Initial Challenges:
Couldn’t read most P3 vocabulary; scored below 10 marks.
MandarinStars Solution:
Focused on reading foundations and comprehension-first learning.
Results:
Improved steadily, scoring 28 marks (AL7) within 8 months.
Erica → From 40% to 96% in Two Terms
Primary 2 student (Term 3, 2024) with dyslexia
Initial Challenges:
Strong spoken Mandarin, but major reading and recognition issues.
MandarinStars Solution:
Dyslexia-friendly curriculum with memory techniques and confidence-building.
Results:
Full marks in spelling, 96% in Weighted Assessment 2. Now enjoys learning.
Your Child Could Be Next
Tailored support. Proven results.
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Improve Your Child's Chinese Language Proficiency Today!
MandarinStars is the go-to centre for parents whose children have tried everything else without success.
When you enrol your child with us, here’s what you can expect:
Proven programme for struggling/special needs learners that supplements the local school syllabus
Experienced MOE-trained teachers
ADHD & Dyslexia-friendly methods
Ultra-small class sizes
Custom pace, not just age-based
Targeted PSLE prep (move from AL5–7 to AL4/5)
Confidence-boosting, no-pressure environment
We teach Chinese the way your child learns.
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