Mandarin Immersion

The Mandarin Chinese Dual Immersion Program at Ohlone is designed to develop full bilingualism in 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 began as a 3-year pilot program in the fall of 2008 with two K-1 classes at Ohlone. For the 2010-2011 school year, the program comprises two Kinder/1st Grade classes and two 2nd/3rd Grade classes.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