Primary 1 Chinese at a glance
| Level and subject | Primary 1 Chinese |
|---|---|
| Class size | Maximum 6 students, one teacher |
| Fee | $50 per lesson |
| How you pay | By the month: lessons in the month x $50. Pay for several months at once if you like. |
| Trial lesson | $20, online or at the centre |
| Centres | Beauty World Centre and Alexandra Central |
| Syllabus | Current MOE Chinese syllabus for Primary 1 |
汉语拼音 and first characters
Hanyu Pinyin, character recognition, reading simple passages aloud, sentence construction, and listening and speaking in full sentences. Confidence first, in a class where every child reads every lesson.
- 汉语拼音 (Hanyu Pinyin)
- 识字: recognising and writing first characters
- Reading simple passages aloud
- Listening and speaking in full sentences
When does Primary 1 Chinese run?
Every P1 Chinese slot at both centres, with seats left out of six.
timetable coming soon
Class days and times, with seats left per class, will be published here before classes begin. Book a trial and we will confirm a slot with you directly.
Reserve a seat or book a trial
Pick a slot and the months you want. The price is the number of lessons in the month times $50. Join mid-month and you pay only for the lessons still to come. Public holidays and closure dates are already left out.
How Chinese builds from here
Other levels in Chinese, and the other subjects at Primary 1. Most families take two or more subjects on the same afternoon.
Questions about Primary 1 Chinese
How much does a lesson cost?
$50 per lesson for Primary 1 to 3, $55 for Primary 4 to 5 and $60 for Primary 6, for every subject and at both centres. A trial lesson is $20. Full details are on the fees page.
How does the $20 trial lesson work?
Your child joins a real class of six or fewer for one full lesson, at either centre. The teacher then shares what they noticed and whether the class is the right fit. There is no obligation to continue, and no sales talk.
How many students are in a WhaleYou class?
Never more than six. Every Primary 1 to 6 class at WhaleYou Learning is capped at 6 students with one teacher, at both Beauty World Centre and Alexandra Central. If a class is full we open a new one or waitlist; we do not add a seventh chair.
Can siblings at different levels attend at the same time?
Often, yes. Because all four subjects and all six levels run at each centre, we try to place siblings in classes that run at the same time so parents make one trip. Tell us the levels when you book and we will look at the timetable together.
We do not speak Mandarin at home. Can you still help?
Yes, and this is common. With six students at most, every child reads, speaks and gets corrected in every lesson, which gives the spoken practice a non-Mandarin household cannot provide. Your child's teacher will also suggest simple daily habits that help.
Try Primary 1 Chinese for $20
One real lesson, then decide. Book online or pay at the centre.