FREE STARTALK Polyglot Program
All current K-8 students at Global Village Academy are eligible to register.
- Grade-level classes for current Mandarin students.
- Beginner-level Mandarin classes for students who want to try a new language.
Registration Deadline & Waitlist
The application deadline is February 24, 2023
- The maximum number of students per class is 15-20.
- Your student will be placed on a waitlist if the maximum spots are filled.
STARTALK Participants Must Commit to All Pre-Camp, Summer Camp, and Post-Camp Activities.
STARTALK Program Theme
The theme this year is “Animal Friends”.
The program will engage students to consider animals' different roles in our lives.
Students will:
- discuss animals, such as popular pets,
- cultural symbols, or mascots,
- and take virtual and in-person field trips.
In-Person Summer Camp Dates
June 5, 2023 -June 22, 2023
- Monday to Thursday
- 8:00 am-11:45 am
Hybrid Pre-Camp and Post-Camp Dates
Synchronous Virtual Meetings
- Thursdays, September 21, 2023 - November 9th, 2023
- From 5:00-6:00 PM
Asynchronous Tasks
- Beginning September 21, 2023 - November 9th, 2023
- 30 minutes per week
In-person Activities
- Flea Market, Game stations, Performance, etc.
- Dates to be announced
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email Lin Fang, Director of World Languages, at [email protected]