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Bilingual Education
Yinghua Academy is the only full immersion Mandarin Chinese K-8 school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It opened in 2006 as the first public charter Chinese immersion school in the U.S. and the first Chinese immersion school in the Midwest. Yinghua continues to be a national leader, offering an international perspective and outstanding results.
Preparation for a Global Future
It is with great joy that I welcome both our new and returning families to our vibrant, ever-growing community, where learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do. This year, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with the school board to bring our strategic plan to life. Our focus remains steadfast on nurturing our students, supporting our teachers, and fostering a community of confident, kind, and respectful global citizens. Together, we will ensure that our connections with the world are not only meaningful but transformative.
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Come see our teachers and students in action, get to ask questions in person, and experience our school’s environment.
Our Curriculum
The school’s Executive Director, Dr. Luyi Lien, leads the Curriculum Development Department, ensuring that the content delivered in Mandarin covers all Minnesota State Standards and all components of the Core Knowledge Sequence, building both knowledge and Mandarin fluency from year to year. We have a select set of Curriculum Partners, who are leading experts nationally and internationally, and who work with us to maintain the highest standards and continually incorporate the latest research.
For more detailed info, please see the Yinghua Academy Curriculum page.
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