Hanqing Bilingual Pathway
OVERVIEW | |
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| Age Range | 3-4+ years |
| Year Groups | EY1, EY2 |
Early Years Curriculum at Hanqing Bilingual Pathway
HQP offers a balanced approach to bilingual learning by integrating Chinese and British educational approaches. This bilingual pathway’s curriculum is designed to develop fluency in both English and Mandarin, foster bicultural understanding, and ignite a passion for learning through play-based, language immersion, and project-based methodologies.
Language Immersion: This bilingual pathway employs a 50/50 English and Mandarin language immersion model in the Early Years. From Year 1 onwards, it features native-speaking teachers for both English and Mandarin, along with a specialist Chinese Math teacher. This approach ensures that children have ample opportunities to develop their language skills in authentic environments.
Cultural Integration: HQP incorporates Chinese culture into the curriculum through various activities like traditional festivals and Chinese cultural heritage classes, including martial arts, calligraphy, and painting. This helps children develop a strong understanding and appreciation for both Chinese and Western cultures.
Play-Based and Project-Based Learning: HQP curriculum utilises play-based learning, recognising the importance of play in early childhood development. Children engage in hands-on exploration to develop creativity, problem-solving abilities, and social-emotional intelligence. Project-based learning encourages in-depth exploration of topics, allowing children to develop skills like research, collaboration, and communication.
Individualised Attention: HQP teachers are committed to supporting each child’s unique learning journey. They provide individualised attention and differentiated instruction to ensure all students can reach their full potential.
Who is HQP for?
What is unique about HQP?
Meet Our Team
Our HQP founding team brings together educational experts from the East and the West, with extensive experience in both Chinese and British education. We are committed to providing a world-class learning pathway that empowers children to excel academically, culturally, and linguistically, allowing them to benefit from the best of both worlds and gain the skills and confidence needed to embrace a dynamic and successful future.
Amanda Dennison
Luna Cao
Belle Yu
Laura Hales
“Bilingualism is a gift that opens doors to understanding and connecting with the world. It nurtures empathy and cultural intelligence, essential skills in today’s global society.”
Amanda Dennison
Founding Principal of Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus
“The benefits of bilingualism extend far beyond language proficiency. It enriches cognitive development, cultivates adaptability, and gives children a lifelong advantage.”
HQP Chinese Principal
“I’m passionate about creating immersive, language-rich environments where children naturally acquire languages. As a multilingual parent raising a bilingual child, I have firsthand experience with the challenges and rewards of nurturing bilingualism from an early age.”
HQP Chinese Teacher
“Throughout my international teaching career, I’ve supported children from diverse backgrounds in inclusive, language-rich environments. My EAL expertise and time in China deepened my understanding of how culture and language shape learning.”
HQP English Teacher
Parent Testimonial
“We’re quite impressed by the way the Hanqing Bilingual Pathway is structured… the kind that is intended to teach children to become native in different languages by using the language to learn things.”
In this reflective testimonial from one of our founding Hanqing Bilingual Pathway parents, she shares the trust she places in Shrewsbury Bangkok City Campus and highlights how our Mandarin-English programme is purposefully designed to nurture true bilingual fluency.
Our Facilities
HQP Early Years Hub at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus provides a purpose-built environment with a garden specifically designed for young learners. To enhance the cultural integration aspect of HQP, the learning spaces within the Early Years Hub will feature Chinese cultural design elements and interactive learning spaces specifically created to engage children and foster their appreciation for Chinese culture.
