Mandarin for kids · San Francisco & Daly City
After-school programs, weekend classes, private lessons and summer camp, taught by native-speaking teachers. Serving Bay Area families since 2012.
每天讲普通话
2026–27 after-school enrollment is open. Spots at each school are limited.
Programs
Every program is taught in Mandarin by native-speaking teachers, with students grouped by level.
Mandarin every school day at San Francisco and Daly City elementary schools, plus homework time and enrichment.
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One-on-one lessons with a native-speaking teacher, online or in person, built around your child’s level and goals.
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Mandarin Go! outings and hands-on workshops that put the language to use around San Francisco.
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Weekly themes, daily Mandarin classes and a field trip every week, based in Daly City.
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Spring break 2027 in Shanghai and Shaoxing for students in grades 3–5 at Mandarin level 3 or higher.
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Tell us your child’s age and Mandarin level, and a teacher will recommend the best program.
Why Everyday Mandarin
Our teachers are trained in Western classroom management, so lessons are structured, encouraging and fun.
Students are grouped by Mandarin proficiency and how they work with peers, so every child is challenged without being lost.
Songs, games, culture and positive reinforcement keep students engaged, and many families stay with us from kindergarten on.
From our families
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Our children have been coming to Everyday Mandarin since kindergarten. They thoroughly enjoy the program and learning about their culture and language. We value the program very much and hope it stays in our community for a long time.
— Carla Ng, parent
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My kid really enjoyed the summer camp. The teacher was patient and knowledgeable. My kid started talking in Mandarin and teaching me Mandarin words. Would definitely go back next year.
— Erine Budi, parent
Parent guides
Immersion, after-school, weekend school, tutoring or camp? How to choose.
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What the Chinese proficiency tests are and which one fits your child.
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A parent’s checklist before you enroll.
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FAQ
Frequent practice with native-speaking teachers, in small groups at the right level, in a setting kids enjoy. Several sessions a week beat one long class. Our after-school programs offer Mandarin up to five days a week.
After-school programs at West Portal, Commodore Sloat, Francis Scott Key, Sunset and Guadalupe Elementary in San Francisco and at Tobias Elementary in Daly City, plus private lessons, weekend classes around San Francisco and summer camp in Daly City.
No. Students are placed by Mandarin level, from complete beginners to fluent speakers, and many of our students come from families who don’t speak Chinese at home.
Yes. Classes include songs, holidays, stories and cultural activities, and students perform at events such as our Lunar New Year shows.
YCT (Youth Chinese Test) materials are our main curriculum, and students are placed into classes by Mandarin proficiency. Our Daly City program also uses the Zhongwen series. Learn more in our YCT vs HSK guide.
We teach Simplified Chinese characters, the standard used in mainland China and Singapore and in YCT and HSK materials.
Yes. Everyday Mandarin is a program of Higher Level Learning, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and offers need-based scholarships.
Scholarship Fund
Everyday Mandarin is a program of Higher Level Learning, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts to our scholarship fund cover tuition for students whose families couldn’t otherwise afford it. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Call (888) 489-9791 or email learn@everydaymandarin.org.
