This is an outstanding school. Graduates of this school have seamlessly and effortlessly transitioned into Bullis Charter School (6th grade), Girls Middle, ISTP middle school, Terman, and Egan Middle School... My eldest daughter (grade 5) now reads 9th-11th grade level books, enjoys the school's computer-related
... Read more projects and actively participates in on-campus afterschool drama/plays directed and taught by Peninsula Youth Theater (PYT). The after-school program also offers weekly soccer taught by World Cup Soccer. Private piano, guitar, violin, voice, art, and dance lessons are also available after-school. It is truly an amazing school. Both my daughters (grade 1 and grade 5) have loved and blossomed at this school though they have almost opposite personalities and academic interests (one is more analytical and sporty, the other more philosophical and creative). The staff and administration are extremely responsive to Parent input and participation. Ideas for enrichment or after-school programs are easily implemented. Exceptionally friendly parent community ! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
This school has probably the best bi-lingual program with emphasis on teaching independence and thinking outside of the box. Teachers are all wonderful, caring and knowledgeable. My Boys love to go to school and this is a very good sign. My son is 6 now and speaks Mandarin very well and my other
... Read more son a few years younger sings in Mandarin. There is no memorizing it is purely teaching. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/09
I have two children at YCIS and have been there almost 5 years. The Mandarin for both my children has wildly exceeded my expectations. More importantly, both are enjoying learning a second language. YCIS makes learning a Mandarin fun as well as challenging. The academics, as far as we have experienced
... Read more it, has been very strong. Although many of the teachers are younger, we find them to be very flexible and willing to try new ideas so as to get the concepts and ideas through to the children. They are also open to ideas from parents and doing what is needed for individual children. The administration has been less stable but in the 5 years we've been there they haven't changed principals 5 times - this is the 3rd we've had. I would recommended YCIS for preschool and elementary or I wouldn't be there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
My daughters both attended Yew Chung for more than 2 years. While they did both learn an admirable amount of Mandarin conversation, I found their overall academic foundation sadly lacking. The teachers are fantastic people - dedicated, caring, hardworking, intelligent, though many are fresh out of school
... Read more themselves. However, Yew Chung prides itself on not having textbooks or set course materials. Instead, the website boasts, they have a 75-year-old, proven proprietary educational methodology; but the reality is that this campus' teachers are not trained in it - there is no program for the raw, inexperienced teachers to learn this 'proprietary methodology.' Besides this glaring inconsistency, the school is completely unstable, having changed principals 5 times in barely 6 years, and recently lost their Vice Principal and Head of Chinese program, as well as several senior teachers. I do not recommend sending your elementary school child here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
Yew Chung has a long history of providing top-notch bilingual education in Silicon Valley, Hong Kong, and China. I am absolutely thrilled at how much Mandarin my (non mandarin speaking) daughter has picked up in one year, and the English, math, and science curriculum is excellent too. The teachers
... Read more are nurturing and encourage the kids to learn. My daughter loves going to school and will be attending 2nd grade in the fall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/09
Yew Chung has the best bilingual mandarin program in the Bay Area. The mandarin teachers are mostly native speakers from China, and they have developed a systematic program that can take children from not speaking Chinese at all to fluency in speaking and listening as well as reading and writing. They
... Read more also have a dual track program beginning in Kindergarten to allow native speakers versus 2nd language speakers of Chinese to learn at an appropriate pace. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/09
My child has attended YCIS for two years. We are extremely happy with the school and are really pleased with how quickly she's picked up Mandarin. The teachers are very caring and my daughter truly looks forward to attending everyday. The administration and parent organization is also really great and
... Read more has been flexible and open to our feedback. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
Our kids have attended YCIS for two years and we're very happy there and plan to continue through the whole program (currently up to 5th grade). They support the emotional, academic, ethical, and cultural development of the students, and they do it by supporting the kids rather than by driving them
... Read more too hard. We (parents) are beginners at Mandarin, and our children have started correcting our pronounciation when we try to use it at home. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/07
Great curriculum, effective teaching of dual-language program. School teaches to the whole child, fostering a balanced education that does not over-emphasize second language teaching at the expense of other areas. Great teacher:student ratio, dedicated teachers. My daughter's kindergarten teachers
... Read more tirelessly think of creative ways to engage her class in learning new things. Many extracurricular activities available (art, music, sports, dance, etc.) available with their well-established after-school program. Violin is part of all students' curriculum, as well as general music class. Parents are highly involved with the school, but amount of 'cookie sales' fundraising is non-existent. Parents participate by helping develop library, or volunteering to read to students, etc. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/07
My son has been with YCIS through preK 3 & 4: 1. Excellent teachers and low child/teacher ratio. Two teachers per preK class of ~16; good environment for child to transition into school from home or small daycare. The kids love the teachers. 2. Good program. One main topic per month (food, weather,
... Read more sun/moon/star). Curriculum handout, which my son reads (he is able to read English rhythms and songs, and recite Chinese songs through pingyin or just by memorizing). The principle (Mr. Matthews) emphases emotional development (EQ) beside academics. 3. Strong parent organization. Families from as far as Redwood City, Union City, Saratoga, beside Mountain View/Sunnyvale neighorhood. Lots of volunteer and programs (Moon festival, Chinese New Year). Expect birthday-party and weekend-group-play invites from class. 4. Nice kids (both non-Chinese or bilingual backgrounds); they bond well (Like to go to school every morning, and want to stay play outside school together after pickup.) Read less
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