Mandarin Language Development
Our one-way immersion language model and rigorous curricula enable us to achieve our goal  of developing near-native Mandarin fluency skills in our learners. The Mandarin language curriculum, taught by highly-qualified, native speaking teachers, provides students with the opportunity to attain proficiency in speaking, reading,  writing, and listening comprehension. Our MLD program emphasizes:

• Traditional Characters
• Stroke Names, Stroke Order
• Radicals
• Content Area Studies (math, science, geography, history).
• Chinese History/Geography
• Cultural Studies

English Language Arts (based on the national standards in the Reading/Language Arts)

• Phonemic Awareness, Phonics (Houghton Mifflin Reading Series, Primary Phonics Program)
• Core Knowledge Studies
• Step Up To Writing for expository writing/research writing
• Writer's Workshop 
• Write Source (grammar, research skills, library skills, etc.)

 Math  and Science(based on Asian and German standards)

• Singapore Math Textbooks
• Taiwan science texts

 CA/U.S. History (based on CA standards)

• Taught in ELA time block

Technology 
Premier students have access to laptop computers in their classroom, and a computer lab. Students have the opportunity to use technology to support their English, math, and Mandarin studies. Teachers utilize technology to provide interactive media presentations in their instructions. 
Visual and Performing Arts
In addition to the core subject areas, PILA's weekly schedule for all students includes instruction in the fine arts. All students participate in a weekly music class based on the Kodaly method, choral singing, and note reading. In the 2nd grade, students learn the recorder.
Art class includes a Sketchbook Program, where students learn the basic elements in drawing and sketching, and The Master Artist Program, in which students learn about the life, artistic techniques, and famous paintings of famous artists (Renoir, Van Gogh, Rodin, and Georgia O’Keefe). Students also have the opportunity to learn about and make multi-cultural art from around the world. 
Spanish as a Foreign Language
In the 4th grade, PILA students will begin their 3rd language. All students will have a weekly Spanish class with a qualified, native Spanish speaking teacher as part of the regular day school curriculum.
Physical Education/Gardening
At PILA, we attend to the body and spirit, as well as the mind. In our physical education program, we emphasize a healthy lifestyle, motor skills development, and collaboration through team sports. Students, also, have weekly opportunities to engage with nature through gardening activities.
Emotional Intelligence
Lastly, we engage all students in learning how to cultivate emotional intelligence. The school culture and teaching styles are aimed at promoting an understanding of positive behavior habits. Through various community-building activities, discussions, and school-wide donation projects, students have weekly opportunities to learn and practice emotional intelligence. At PILA, we, also, use the PeaceBuilder program to address collaboration, positive language, and building healthy relationships throughout our school community.