VSB Elementary programs - Early Mandarin Bilingual 

The 2023 EMB Question & Answer Session for interested families will be announced in the new year.

Norquay Early Mandarin Bilingual (EMB) Program Information Video

Please Note: The above video was recorded in 2021. However, most of the information is still accurate and pertinent. We have included the enrolment spaces available for the the 2022-2023 school year below:

• Kindergarten, 2023- To be determined
• Grade 1, 2023- To be determined
• Grade 4, 2023- To be determined
• Grade 5, 2023- To be determined
• Grade 6, 2023- To be determined

Applications for Grades 1, 4,  5 (waitlist) and 6 will be accepted at Norquay Elementary until January 31st.

The Kindergarten Choice Program Application Process will be open from January 9 through to February 3. Please ensure that you apply first to your in-catchment school.

Norquay Early Mandarin Bilingual Program Question & Answer Session:  To be announced

Norquay Early Mandarin Bilingual Program (EMB)  Program Description 

The EMB program provides students with opportunities to develop and maintain practical language skills in both Mandarin and English. 

Students will have opportunities to develop the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating in both Mandarin and English. 

The program promotes exploration, understanding and appreciation of the cultures and traditions of Mandarin-speaking world and contributes to multilingualism and multiculturalism.

Students will be able to apply acquired Mandarin language skills in real life situations and environments

What does the Norquay EMB Program look like? 

At Norquay, the EMB program is taught by teachers who are specially trained to teach all subjects in Mandarin and English.  The program is fluid where teachers interchange Mandarin and English throughout the day but structured to allow 50% of subjects taught in Mandarin and 50% of subjects in English. The exact breakdown will be dependent on individual classroom teachers.

Early Mandarin Bilingual Brochure:  to be updated by VSB