Young students at Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shi Yan School are enjoying learning English the Carden way! These are first, second and third graders. Each class has an English teacher and a Chinese teacher. The instructors work together so that children understand English words and thoughts more easily. They are acquiring vocabulary and using it to listen, speak, read and spell. English stories, drama, art and games add to the pleasure of their learning activities.

The Carden English curriculum at Haidian begins with Carden 1, then on to Carden 2, and so on. The student builds on the strengths gained as he or she works at each level. The core curriculum consists of listening and speaking, speech, vocabulary, reading, spelling, grammar, thinking in English and oral composition, writing and creative expression, literature for children, drama and performance, choral speaking and games. With the improvement of the learner’s English proficiency, other courses of Carden, such as art, science, mathematics, and computer, will be offered selectively and taught in English. The course Chinese Culture is specifically designed for Chinese students.

The introductory phase of Carden in China is a six-year program. School began in 2001 with first grade as Carden 1. Each succeeding year a new grade will be added until grade six.

Proficient teachers who use the CARDEN METHOD^® are teaching English. In addition to their college and university schooling, these instructors have received training by the American Carden Educational Foundation. This assures parents that their teaching activities are in harmony with the principles of Carden.

Carden Teachers Needed in China

NOW we need more Carden teachers who are native speakers of American English. You do not have to wait until next fall. You are invited to inquire. Address your E-mail to us at china@cardenschool.org. Ask for TEACHING CARDEN IN CHINA. Please give us your name, address, and telephone number in your E-mail.

You may call us at 843-342-3975 or fax us at 843-342-9794.