School Choice Program
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New Century International Elementary School made Cumberland County history when it welcomed its first classes of kindergarteners to its Chinese immersion program. The students learn their core subjects in Mandarin. By the time they complete fifth grade, these students should be fluent in both Chinese and English and will be exceptionally well-prepared to contribute to our global economy.
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Why Mandarin Chinese
This program provides opportunity to become bilingual in a foreign language by focusing on development of fluent language skills in a foreign language.This program offers exposure to other cultures and languages, while preparing students to meet the challenges of a global society. The program also promotes acceptance of different nationalities by encouraging the development of an understanding of cultures and customs.
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What is the Chinese Emerson Program
Through this program students will learn to understand, speak, read and write in Chinese as well as in English. Classroom instruction is taught by a teacher who is fluent in Chinese with the exception of resource classes in Art, Music, Media, Guidance, and Literacy. Children are encouraged in their speech to use Chinese vocabulary and expressions. Parents are advised to encourage reading in English at home. Students must begin the program in kindergarten and it carries through until fifth grade.
