Through a rich variety of formats — proverbs, cultural stories, Chinese characters, storytelling, songs, short passages, and games — this program weaves together knowledge and fun to cultivate students' expressive ability, reading comprehension, and cultural literacy. Through wide-ranging reading and cultural exploration (Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chinese geography, and classical poetry), students make a smooth and confident transition from "loving to listen and daring to speak" toward independent reading and self-directed expression.
Cultural Phrases · Storytelling Immersion · Chinese Characters Made Fun · Songs & Riddles
Through a rich variety of activities — cultural phrases, fun character lessons, storytelling, Chinese songs, short passages, and games and riddles — this level brings together knowledge and fun in a way that makes learning stick. Children naturally build the confidence and joy of speaking Chinese, laying a strong foundation for higher levels. The ""Zhiyuan Edition"" adds recitation of famous sayings, with the goal of nurturing wisdom and strong moral character in every child.
"NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) L1
Ages 6+
2 hours of class and about 1.5 hours of homework each week. Famous Sayings from the Great Learning and the Doctrine of the Mean spark deeper thinking, idioms and phrases build vocabulary, poetry and stories develop language feel, and songs and riddles make learning genuinely fun.
NextGen Holistic: Sparks (L-H-S) L1
Ages 6+
2 hours of class and about 1.5 hours of homework each week. Fun idiom learning builds vocabulary, storytelling sharpens language feel, short passage reading develops expression, poetry and singing build confidence and grace, and songs and riddles keep learning fun.
Three Kingdoms Immersion · Confucian Classics & Proverbs · Characters & Pinyin · Extensive Reading
Through recitation of Confucian classics, immersive listening to Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and a solid grounding in pinyin and Chinese character roots — combined with storytelling, cultural reading, and read-aloud practice — children move beyond rote memorization and naturally build vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Along the way, they develop the habits of loving to listen, knowing how to speak, and feeling confident to express themselves in Chinese, laying a strong foundation for independent reading.
NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) L2
Ages 7+
2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. Famous Sayings from the Analects inspire wisdom, the "Sound–Image–Meaning" method builds a rich bank of proverbs and expressions, immersive listening to Romance of the Three Kingdoms brings history to life, and progressive reading paves the way to independent reading.
NextGen Holistic: Sparks (L-H-S) L2
Ages 7+
2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. The "Sound–Image–Meaning" method builds a rich bank of proverbs and expressions, immersive listening to Romance of the Three Kingdoms brings history to life, and progressive reading paves the way to independent reading.
Exploring China · Storytelling Immersion · Reading Upgrade · Classics & Poetry
Centered around the theme of ""Exploring China,"" this level brings together recitation of classic lines from the Analects of Confucius, immersive listening to the Tang Dynasty Chronicles and the Battle of Chu and Han, and a solid grounding in Chinese character roots and reading skills. Combined with storytelling and carefully selected cultural reading, children build vocabulary and cultural knowledge, move beyond rote memorization, and gradually grow into confident, independent readers and speakers — fully prepared for the challenges of higher-level Chinese learning.
"NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) L3
Ages 8+
2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. Exploring China broadens horizons, immersive listening to the Tang Dynasty Chronicles and Chu-Han Contention brings history to life, upgraded reading builds comprehension, and classical poetry lays a lasting cultural foundation.
NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-S) L3
Ages 8+
2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. Exploring China broadens horizons, immersive listening to the Tang Dynasty Chronicles and Chu-Han Contention brings history to life, upgraded reading builds comprehension, and classical poetry lays a lasting cultural foundation.
