Mandarin & STEM Summer School for Children | 儿童暑期班
Since 2012, Sheffield Confucius Institute’s Mandarin Summer School has brought language and STEM learning together — inspiring young minds through cultural discovery, critical thinking, and hands-on exploration.

Mandarin & STEM Summer School for Children
- Unlock the Wonders of Mandarin Chinese & Discover the Magic of STEM!
Date (five days): Thursday 24th to Wednesday 30th July 2025 (excluding weekends)
Time: 8:45am - 3:30pm
Morning and afternoon refreshments provided.
Please pack a nut-free lunch for your child.
Venue: Rooms DB13, BG03, AG13 and AG14 , Bartolome House, School of Law, Winter Street, S3 7ND
Fees: £120 (Standard) | £100 (Concession) | £30 (Day Pass)
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About the Summer School :
Since 2012, the Sheffield Confucius Institute has brought language and STEM learning together — inspiring young minds through cultural discovery, critical thinking, and hands-on exploration.
Join us for an exciting five-day summer school where children dive into the fascinating world of Mandarin language and culture—while also exploring the creative, hands-on world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths).
No prior knowledge of Mandarin is required.
This program is designed for curious minds aged 5–16, with activities tailored to suit both younger (5–8) and older (9–16) children.
Program Highlights
- Learn Mandarin the fun way- Speak, sing, write, and play your way into the world of Chinese. Learn how to learn, from study skills to self-expression.
- STEM through discovery- Build, test, explore the principles of science, from gravity to coding.
- Creative culture meets curious science – Arts, movement, music, food, and invention all come together to inspire confidence and creativity.
- Experience university life – Learn like a young scholar in real university spaces, guided by passionate teachers, students, and researchers.
Daily Structure – 5 Strands, 5 Sessions per Day
Each day features five themed sessions, cycling through the strands below. Topics are offered in age-appropriate versions for younger and older groups.
Strand | Focus | Examples |
---|---|---|
Mandarin Language | Learn to speak, read, and write | Speak Like a Pro, Script on Scrolls, Learn by Song |
STEM Explorers | Science & tech hands-on fun | Defying Gravity, Flying High, Reaching Space |
Curious Mind | Human knowledge and big questions | Nature to Invention, Me to Society, Today to Tomorrow |
Smart Living | Food, health & smart choices | Smart Eating, Smart Kitchen, Smart You |
Sheffield Made | Pride, place & local inspiration | Finding Your Passion, Tour the University, Sheffield Made |
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For queries, please contact:
Flyer to download, pdf, 1.3MB
Contacts:
Email: confucius@sheffield.ac.uk
Tel: 0114 2228447 / 07593502130