Details
Taipei
Summer
4.5-15
Mandarin
Yixin Chinese school (一心中文學堂) is founded by Taiwanese teachers. The Summer Camp, in collaboration with the National Taipei University of Education Reading and Writing Center, offers an immersive Mandarin program for overseas students.
Highlights:
- Full immersion – all-Chinese environment with a theme-based curriculum for overseas learners.
- Small Classes – 1 teacher per 6 students
- Culture Integration – learning Mandarin through daily tasks, local Taiwanese experiences
- Structured Learning – age-appropriate classes designed by language educators for practical Mandarin use
Please visit the school’s official website for the most up-to-date information, including session dates and camp fees.
Real Parent Feedback
This summer, my boys (ages 8 and 5) had the most incredible experience attending a two-week Mandarin immersion camp in Taipei—perfectly designed for expat families returning to Taiwan during the summer who want their children to reconnect with the language and culture. It’s a full-day drop-off camp (9:30am to 4:30pm), with lunch and snacks included, and a fully immersive Mandarin environment. While the teachers do speak English, they are not allowed to use it—ensuring that the kids are surrounded by Mandarin from the moment they arrive.
The entire program was extremely well-organized, with seamless communication through LINE group chats where teachers shared daily updates, photos, and summary videos of the day’s activities. It gave us such a wonderful window into what the kids were learning and experiencing.
The curriculum was incredibly thoughtful and focused on practical, everyday situations like going to 7-11, grocery shopping, ordering food, and even navigating a restaurant—all taught in Mandarin. In-class activities were fun, interactive, and engaging, making the learning process feel natural and enjoyable.
One of the most memorable moments was when my 8-year-old, spent a day at a bubble tea shop with his class—learning how to brew tea, make pearls, package drinks, and sell them to customers, all in Mandarin. Even more meaningful, all proceeds from their charity sale went toward school supplies and backpacks for students in need.
Before this camp, neither of my boys spoke a word of Mandarin. But in just two weeks, they soaked up more language and culture than they did in three months of Chinese school back home. The biggest win? They’re now open and excited about continuing to learn Mandarin.
I can’t recommend this camp enough for families living abroad who want their kids to experience Taiwan in a fun, immersive, and meaningful way.
