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Spanish Beginner

Provider: UNO Education

¡Hola, amigos! (Hello, friends!) Get ready for a Spanish adventure filled with laughter, music, and fun! Through exciting, hands-on activities, students will build foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing — all in a warm, happy space where they feel encouraged to explore the beautiful language. 

 

Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.  

Programme Focus:

  • Spanish basics, cultural understanding, and communication.

Topics & Activities:

  • Happy Birthday & Piñata Fun

  • My Weekly Routine

  • Batalla de Flores (Battle of the Flowers): Paper Marigold Flower Artwork

  • Traditional Spanish Food & Final Project

  • …and more!

Programme Highlight:

  • Certification of Completion

  • Comprehensive notes provided

Grade: 1-3

  • Day: Monday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Mar. 29, Apr. 5
    Code: 32710 – $ 5,440

Effective Learning for Children: Read & Write (Mandarin)

Provider: Dadi Mandarin

Welcome to our Effective Learning Mandarin: Read & Write program! We know that moving from just speaking a language to reading and writing it can be a big step for young
children. That is why our classes are designed to turn everyday speaking and listening skills into a natural stepping stone for reading and writing.

Through our Whole Brain Thinking and Learning approach, we bring Mandarin to life. By mixing movement, art, and drama into every lesson, we keep children interested and happy while they learn to master characters and sentences with confidence.

 

How We Teach (Prep-Grade 1)

At this early stage, we focus on helping children connect spoken Mandarin to written words. Our teachers guide students to recognize characters, read short phrases, and start writing their very first words from day one.

 

We use active movement, art, and Chinese drama as teaching tools. This playful approach keeps young minds excited and makes it much easier for them to remember character strokes and basic sentence patterns.

Class Breakdown:

  • 10 mins: Conversational Warm-up – Fun speaking and listening games to build confidence.

  • 35 mins: Reading & Writing – Easy character recognition, learning stroke order, reading short sentences, and copying words.

  • 15 mins: Creative Output: A fun wrap-up where children use what they have learned to draw and write simple sentence about themselves, their family, or their favourite things.

Grade: Prep – Grade 1 

  • Day:  Thursday 
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Apr. 1, May. 13
    Code: 32640 – $ 5,840

How We Teach (Grade 2-3)

At this level, reading and writing become the main focus. Students build real reading skills by exploring Mandarin stories and articles of 200 to 300 characters and answering simple questions. From there, they move into creative story writing—learning to share their imagination through sentences, paragraphs, and short stories that have a clear beginning, middle, and end (with at least 5 sentences).

Our lessons follow the IB framework for inquiry-based learning, which means we use drama, games, and art to help the syllabus come alive. Students might act out a story or draw a picture to discover new vocabulary before they start writing. Our teachers support students as they learn to express bigger ideas in Mandarin with growing independence. 

Class Breakdown:

  • 15 mins: Conversational Warm-up – Friendly speaking activities to help children share their thoughts and ideas

  • 20 mins: Reading Comprehension – Reading 200-300 character stories together, learning new words in context, and talking about the story as a class.

  • 25 mins: Creative Story Writing – Step-by-step practice in building sentences and paragraphs. Children write their own stories on fun themes like Our World, My Family, My School, My Favorite Holiday, and Someone I Like.

Grade: 2 – 3

  • Day:  Monday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Mar. 29, Apr. 5
    Code: 32610 – $ 5,840

The Forbidden Forests: A Creative Storytelling Adventure

Provider: Press Start Academy

Journey into the depths of Merlitas and meet mermaid royalty in their courtroom. Swim with creatures of the sea and forge a lasting bond with new friends as you embark on a quest to save his kingdom and the life of the ocean. Tackle language tasks and create your own rhymes as you listen to the song of the sea. 

 

You will interact with legendary sea creatures and negotiate your way out of sticky situations. In the process, learn about saving the sea through sustainable methods and leave your ripple in the ocean by talking to characters about ocean conservation. You will need all the help you can get so make friends as you go!

Grade: Prep – Grade 2 

  • Day: Tuesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
    Code: 30522 –

Journeys of Your Own: An Advanced Creative Writing Masterclass

Provider: Press Start Academy

Journeys of Your Own is an interactive creative writing program designed to develop students’ storytelling and writing skills while strengthening creativity, critical thinking, communication, and planning. Through engaging writing challenges and guided activities, students explore how simple ideas can be transformed into compelling stories with memorable characters, meaningful conflicts, and satisfying conclusions. 

Grade: 6-8

  • Day: Tuesday
    Time: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
    No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
    Code: 30521 – $ 6,520

Trial by Fire: The Cursed City: A Creative Writing & Debate Quest

Provider: Press Start Academy

Trial by Fire: The Cursed City builds sharp critical thinking and problem-solving through forensic evidence gathering, logic puzzles, and spotting logical fallacies. 

 

By piecing together clues, students step into the shoes of legal analysts to master persuasive debate mechanics, sharp cross-examinations, and creative writing. 

Grade: 3-5

  • Day: Tuesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
    Code: 30520 – $ 5,440

Mini Entrepreneurs Club

Provider: UNO Education

In the Mini Entrepreneurs Club, kids will explore the exciting world of business in a fun, hands-on way! Through games, creative projects, and teamwork, they’ll learn how to turn ideas into real-world ventures—all while building confidence, math skills, and creativity. 

 

Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.  

Programme Focus: Business mindset, entrepreneurial skills, and creativity

Activities:

  • Business Heroes – Inspiring leaders & their lessons

  • The Dream Team – Business roles & collaboration

  • Brand It! – Designing logos, name, colours & slogan

  • Market Day – Run your own stall

  • …and more!

Programme Highlight:

  • Certification of Completion

  • Comprehensive notes provided

Grade: 3-5

  • Day: Tuesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 9, Mar. 30
    Code: 32820 – $ 6,960

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French

Provider: Alliance Française Hong-Kong

Alliance Française Hong kong offers French courses for kids up until Grade 5. The different stages will take your kid through the beginner levels (A1 and A2 levels of the Common European Framework). Grasp your child’s ‘golden learning period’ now!

 

Through songs, children literature, art and craft, young kids will develop their creativity and interest for the French language and culture.

 

Classes are conducted in French for greater immersion, in small groups to give each child a maximum attention.

Grade: Prep-Grade 1

  • Day: Wednesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:15pm
    No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
    Code: 33130 – $ 5,700

Grade: 2-3

  • Day: Wednesday
    Time: 3:15pm – 4:00pm
    No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
    Code: 33131 – $ 5,700

Grade: 4-5

  • Day: Wednesday
    Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
    No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
    Code: 33132 – $7,410

Financial Concepts for Kids

Provider: FQ Education Academy

Our Financial Concepts for Kids course is a specially designed program that transforms abstract money concepts into engaging, age-appropriate lessons. We believe that building a strong financial foundation early on paves the way for lifelong success, responsible habits, confident, and independent thinking.

 

This course moves beyond the simple piggy bank to equip your child with the practical tools and mindset needed to navigate their financial future. Students will explore core concepts like earning, saving, spending, and sharing, as well as understanding the critical difference between needs and wants.

 

The course is designed to empower kids with a concrete understanding of basic financial concepts like money, saving, spending, and budgeting, to develop essential money management skills, and to recognize the foundational value of saving and investing.

Course Topics Include:

  • ⁠Understanding Money: Definition and Limitations

  • ⁠The Evolution of Money and Global Currencies

  • Origins of Money: How and Where It Comes From

  • Managing Pocket Money: The “Money Jar” Method

  • The “SMART” Saving Strategy and Conscious Consumption

  • How and With Whom Should I Share My Money?

  • Family Money Masters: Budgeting and Financial Planning

The course is certified by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).

Grade: 2-4

  • Day:  Wednesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
    Code: 33730 – $6,520

Virtues through Stories & Fables

Provider: JEMS Character Academy 

Embark on an enchanting camp and discover the power of timeless tales! Children will explore beloved fables like ‘Tortoise & Hare, ‘Crow ‘& Pitcher, and ‘The ‘Fox & the Stork to unlock the secrets of virtues like focus, perseverance, and friendship.

Through stories, young adventurers will go on a safari with different animals to grow in diligence, confidence, tenacity, bravery, kindness, and build friendship. Get ready for a journey of character-building that will inspire and delight.


Lesson Focus: 

  • What is Character?
  • Diligence
  • Perserverance
  • Confidence
  • Tenacity
  • Friendship
  • Kindness

Grade: Prep

  • Day: Wednesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
    Code: 32531 – $6,090

E-F-G (Emotions, Friendships, Growth)

Provider: JEMS Character Academy 

This programme helps children understand their feelings and those of others while fostering healthy friendships. It teaches them to identify, regulate, and express emotions responsibly, and enhance communication skills. Participants learn to choose friends wisely, build positive relationships, and resolve conflicts, promoting self-awareness, empathy, and social skills.

 

Lesson Focus: 

  • Introduction to Emotions
  • Comfortable Emotions
  • Uncomfortable Emotions
  • Zones of Regulation
  • Regulating Emotions
  • Choosing Friends
  • Building Friendship Bridges
  • Pillars of Friendship
  • Beam of Communication
  • Resolving Conflicts
  • Growth Mindset
  • Personal Growth

Grade: 1-2

  • Day: Wednesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
    Code: 32530 – $6,090

Japanese Basic

Provider: UNO Education Ltd

 

Konnichiwa! (Hello!) Welcome to Japanese Basic—a joyful first step into the wonderful world of Japanese language and culture! Students will learn the basics through games, stories, and role-play, while exploring Japanese culture together – from cute origami and friendly greetings to seasonal festivals and everyday customs. 

 

Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.  

Programme Focus: Japanese basics, cultural understanding, and communication

Activities:

  • Fruit & Shopping Fun

  • My Favourite Animals

  • Japanese Children’s Day: Make Koi Fish Flag Origami

  • Summer Festival Bazaar

  • …and more!

Programme Highlight:

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Comprehensive notes provided

Grade: 1-3

  • Day: Wednesday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 10, Mar. 31
    Code: 32830 – $ 6,080

Write on the Case: A Creative Writing & Journalism Quest

Provider: Press Start Academy

Write on the Case is an interactive writing and journalism program is designed to develop critical thinking and writing skills while strengthening communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. 

 

Students take on the role of intrepid young reporters, learning how to ask questions, construct journalistic pieces, and edit their writing, strengthening problem-solving and strategic thinking alongside their writing skills. 

Grade: 3-5

  • Day: Thursday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Apr. 1, May. 13
    Code: 30541 – $ 4,860

A World of Your Own: An Advanced Creative Writing Masterclass

Provider: Press Start Academy

A World of Your Own is designed to develop creative writing, world-building, and storytelling skills. 

 

Students construct original worlds with unique cultures, heroes, locations, and stories as they learn to create cohesive fictional universes. They expand their worlds by developing structured settlements, mapping regions, and shaping cultures through narrative decisions. 

Grade: 6-8

  • Day: Thursday
    Time: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
    No class on: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 1, May. 13
    Code: 30540 – $ 5,490

Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners

Provider: UNO Education

Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy through brush painting, creative projects, and cultural storytelling. Each activity-based lesson produces a small finished piece, helping students develop techniques, explore traditional characters, express creativity, and learn the significance behind each character—a hands-on experience with one of China’s most treasured traditions. 

Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.  

Programme Focus: Calligraphy techniques, artistic beauty, and Chinese character understanding.

Topics & Activities:

Programme Highlight:

• Certificate of Completion 

What to bring:

•  All equipment will be provided by UNO EDUCATION

Grade: 2-4

Western Calligraphy for Beginners

Provider: UNO Education

Learn the art of Western Calligraphy, from traditional scripts to proper pen techniques—no experience needed. In a supportive, relaxing environment, you’ll build mindfulness and artistic confidence while creating beautiful pieces you’ll be proud of. Discover a new creative outlet and develop focus and patience that last beyond the page. 

 

Whether you’re joining for the first time or coming back for more, Term 2 welcomes everyone! Each term brings new topics, so returning students keep building their skills while newcomers feel right at home from day one.  

Programme focus: Calligraphy techniques, artistic expression, and foundational handwriting skills

Activities:

  • Fun Writing Techniques & Styles

  • Uppercase & Lowercase Adventures

  • Easter Festival: Spring Bookmark Artwork

  • Final Project & Gallery Walk

  • …and more!

Programme Highlight:

• Certificate of Completion

What to bring:

•  All equipment will be provided by UNO EDUCATION

Grade: 2-4

  • Day:  Friday
    Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
    No class on: Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, Mar. 19, Mar. 26, Apr. 2, Apr. 16, May. 14
    Code: 32850 – $ 4,760