Thanks Dude. I obviously wasn't specific enough. I was referring to an elementary or pre school where the teaching medium is English for half the day and Mandarin for half the day. Sacred Hearrt Academy and Cebu Eastern College, both in Cebu City, are examples of what I am looking for. These schools are supported by the Filipino-Chinese community so that their children can maintain their language and culture. The Chinese schools in the Philippines maintain the highest academic standards the language is a bonus.
It takes an exceptional adult to become functional in any of the Chinese dialects no less fluent. It seems that children can learn language well without great difficulty, but even the most diligent adult will fossilize at some point. At least that has been my excuse for murdering most languages I attempt.
I have heard of a school called Holy Cross associated with the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Dumaguete but haven't been able to find out anything about it.
Regards,
Kenny  |