04-25-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/language/chinesemandarinbilingual/factsheet/

Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual

Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual provides students with opportunities to acquire and maintain language skills in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English.

  • Goals

    • Develop language and literacy skills in Chinese (Mandarin) and English, and use both to communicate 
    • Learn about Chinese culture

  • Benefits

    • Proficiency in English and Chinese
    • Improved academic achievement
    • Improved skills in the student’s first language
    • Knowledge and appreciation of different cultures
    • International language certification opportunities

  • Eligibility

    • To register in Kindergarten or Grade 1, no previous knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) is required.
    • Students entering the program after Grade 1 are considered on an individual basis.

    For more information about eligibility, contact a school offering Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual.

  • Alberta curriculum

    All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual will receive the same high-quality education available in all of our programs.

  • Transportation

    • Kindergarten to Grade 6 - Some yellow busing options are available.
    • Grade 7 to 12 - Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is the preferred method of transportation.

    For more information about busing, contact the school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585. 


04-25-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/language/chinesemandarinbilingual/factsheet/

Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual

School Sites

Elementary

Junior High

Senior High