Grounded in Understanding. Built for Excellence.
知人善教 筑就卓越
Overview
We are dedicated to nurturing a love for the Chinese language in preschoolers through a structured, professional approach. By blending the Montessori approach with a reputable, structured curriculum, we empower young learners to begin reading as they learn Chinese characters.
Right from the start, children use characters they’ve already mastered to read word phrases, build sentences, and explore short passages. As their confidence grows, they progress to reading longer paragraphs and even full stories - all while continuing to expand their vocabulary. Through a parallel approach to learning and reading, children quickly build strong, independent reading skills - gaining confidence, enjoyment, and a true sense of achievement along the way.
In addition to reading fluency, our programmes are thoughtfully designed to strengthen listening, speaking, comprehension, and composition skills. Through carefully guided activities and age-appropriate writing exercises, children learn to understand meaning in context and express their own ideas with clarity and creativity.
We believe that early language learning should be joyful, immersive, and developmentally appropriate - sparking curiosity while building a solid academic foundation.
Join us in laying the groundwork for a successful learning journey. Give your child the best start in academic excellence and bilingual proficiency with us.
At RTM Academy, we are committed to:
Montessori-Based Enrichment and Tuition
A hands-on, child-centered approach builds strong language proficiency through interactive and engaging learning experiences.
Personalised Learning Journey
Adapting lessons to each child’s pace, interests, and learning style to maximize growth and enjoyment.
Guided by Experts
Led by experienced educators trained in Montessori and early childhood education, ensuring thoughtful, developmentally appropriate support.
Primary School Readiness
Equipping K1 and K2 children with the essential knowledge and skills for a smooth transition to Primary 1 - with a strong focus on Chinese language readiness. Our programme ensures that children develop confidence in listening, speaking, reading, comprehension, and basic composition in Chinese, giving them a solid head start in their formal academic journey.
Programmes
Rhythmic Joy · Chinese Foundations
律动童趣 华语启蒙
For 18 months - 3 years
Our Rhythmic Joy: Chinese Foundations programme is specially crafted for toddlers, offering a gentle and engaging introduction to Chinese during the most sensitive period for language development.
Rooted in Montessori principles and enriched by the Orff approach to music, this programme nurtures curiosity through movement, rhythm, and creative exploration. Children are immersed in the sounds of the Chinese language through songs, percussion instruments, storytelling, and finger play, helping them internalize tones, vocabulary, and sentence structures in a joyful, natural way.
By combining language learning with music and purposeful movement, Rhythmic Joy lays a strong foundation for listening, speaking, and early comprehension - all while fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Language Bloom · Chinese Enhancement
语润成长 华文进阶
For 3+ to 5 years
Building on the foundation laid in Rhythmic Joy: Chinese Foundations, our Language Bloom · Chinese Enhancement programme helps preschoolers deepen their connection with the Chinese language through a hands-on approach rooted in Montessori principles.
At this stage, children are ready for more structured exposure to listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through interactive elements such as storytelling, sing-alongs, show and tell, early writing activities, and creative expression, we make Chinese learning engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate.
Leap & Language · Ready For P1
跃启华章 幼小衔接
For 5 to 6+ years
Confidently step into Primary 1 with strong Chinese foundations.
This Bridging Programme is designed to fully prepare K1 and K2 children for the demands of Primary 1 Chinese in a supportive and structured way. Using a blend of the Montessori approach and targeted primary-level readiness skills, this programme builds confidence and competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Contact Us
We offer Chinese Enrichment and Tuition on Saturdays at both of our campuses. Contact us to learn more.
