A Mandarin school focused on the whole child.
At PlayThrive, children are empowered to discover the wonders of our world with bilingual and global perspectives to become compassionate leaders and lifelong learners.
Who we are
Mandarin education with a whole-child approach through project-based learning, social emotional learning, and explorative play
High quality programs and small class sizes with experienced teachers for students who choose to be on campus or at home
Several fun, enriching events and activities throughout the year available to our tight-knit parent and student community
Numbers at a Glance
1:10
a low teacher:student ratio enables quality learning opportunities and more conversation time (1:6 for the At Home Program)
5.5
We’ve built a strong and supportive community since 2015
200+
Hundreds have leapt forward in Mandarin language skills with our project-based, student-centered curriculum
37
PlayThrive hosted over 3 dozen cultural and whole-child events
Why PlayThrive?
“Best decision we ever made”
My son started Kindergarten during the pandemic, and enrolling him in PlayThrive during that difficult time was the best decision we’ve ever made. The first week, he came home talking about how he felt about all the changes (in Mandarin!), and had a healthy perspective about it with the help of his incredible teachers, friends, and curriculum.
Christina, Kindergarten parent
“Project based approach”
My son has been in PlayThrive full time program for 2 years and he loves it! We love that the school is applying a project-based approach in Mandarin learning. It creates opportunities for my son to apply and think in Mandarin, not just learn by books! Not to mention it’s such a nurturing and inspiring environment. Thank you, PlayThrive!
Nancy, 2nd grade parent
“Teachers… inspire”
PlayThrive has created a bilingual environment in which our daughter has done just that–THRIVED. The teachers are dedicated, caring, innovative, and always seeking new ways to inspire and connect with each student. Our daughter comes home each day with art projects, and she has formed strong attachments to her teachers and close friendships.
Chimene, 1st grade parent
Latest News from PlayThrive
- Happy New Year!It has been a wonderful back-to-school week! All the kids are energetic, joyful and ready to learn more! Mandarin learning this week: This week’s theme is 新年愿望 New Year’s Resolutions, the kids shared their happy moments in the holiday and the presents theyContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
- Moon Festival Celebration At PlayThrive SchoolGrowing up, I enjoyed celebrating the moon festival 中秋节 as one of my favorite traditional holidays. My memory of the festival is full of the aroma of moon cakes, the fragrance of sweet osmanthus flowers and chants of old poems. Continue reading “Moon Festival Celebration At PlayThrive School”
- Are you passionate about whole child education?PlayThrive is currently seeking new members to join its Board of Directors. PlayThrive is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting whole-child education in a Mandarin immersion environment. In addition to administering the PlayThrive School, PlayThrive fosters a community of parentsContinue reading “Are you passionate about whole child education?”