Frequently Asked Questions
- My child does not speak Chinese. Is this a problem?
At the Pre-K and Kinder level, students do not need to have any prior exposure to the Chinese language to enroll. Our approach to language acquisition assumes that our youngest students have no previous experience with Chinese.
- Our family does not speak Chinese. Is this a problem?
Not at all. Little Tiger is designed for non-native speakers of Chinese. Even if you do not speak any Chinese, there are many ways you can be involved with Little Tiger and support your child’s learning.
- Does Little Tiger accept transfer students?
In the elementary grade levels, a language assessment is required for prospective students. The elementary curriculum assumes that students have achieved a high level of Chinese proficiency. This allows the elementary curriculum to focus on traditional subject areas (language arts, math, science, etc.) rather than language acquisition.
- What after-school programs are available?
Little Tiger offers supervised free play after-school programs as well as other enrichment options, including music, theater, book club, sports club, and so on.
- How did Little Tiger respond to COVID-19?
Little Tiger students attended school in-person — at full-capacity, without modified schedules, and without interuption — throughout the entirety of the 2020-21 school year. Strong community engagement and adherence to the guidance of medical experts were key to our school’s approach. Please see our Health and Safety page for additional details.
- Does Little Tiger offer remote learning options?
No, Little Tiger does not currently offer any remote learning options. During the early stages of the pandemic, Little Tiger offered remote instruction and, later, “live classroom,” which enabled teachers to interact with students in the classroom and at home.
