SWAN (Shuang Wen Academy Network)

Shuang Wen Academy Network (SWAN) is an incredible Mandarin immersion school in New York with the goal of teaching children to be global learners. Their summer camp provides a language-immersion experience for children ages 2 to 14, combining Chinese language learning with arts, crafts, games, math, swim time, ukulele, and chess. The curriculum is designed to be both educational and fun, offering full-day programs and themed weeks that encourage language acquisition through creative play and group projects.

Their after-school program offers weekday Mandarin language enrichment for elementary and middle school students, with grade-level instruction in speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Students also engage in cultural enrichment activities—like calligraphy workshops, singing and speech contests, and holiday performances—to deepen their connection to Chinese language and culture.

Additionally, SWAN’s Saturday program is a weekend option tailored for children ages approximately 3 to 9 that provides Mandarin learning and cultural activities. It’s designed as a compact immersion option for families looking for weekend enrichment rather than full-week commitments, a great option for all different types of families.

Year-round

Summer Camp

July - August

Summer Camp

Camp in NYC ranges from ~$1,610 - $2,425 dependent on timing, age, and session. Camp is also available in Taiwan $1,210 - $2,685 (dependent on the package). Airfare is NOT included in that camp price.

Early bird & sibling discounts available.

After School Program

For 10-month tuition to after school programs, the range is $3,110 - $3,865 dependent on days attending (5, 4, or 3 days).

Sibling discounts are available.

Saturday Classes

Range from $459 - $620 dependent on semester and timing.

Early bird discounts are available.

For further pricing details, please see the most up to date registration forms here.

All registration forms can be found here.

Completed forms should be emailed to info@swan-nyc.org.

Payments can be made via check, Zelle, or credit card.

646-998-5786

info@swan-nyc.org

What Parents Like

• Many parents rave about the bilingual Mandarin/English immersion model, even when they don’t speak Mandarin themselves.
• The teaching staff receive high praise, with specific names called out.
• Families also appreciate affordability and access compared to other Mandarin programs, and the culture-rich environment (celebration of Chinese holidays, linguistically meaningful activities). (1)

What Parents Think Could be Improved

• While SWAN offers good programs in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, parents caution that transportation logistics (e.g., after-school pickup/transport) may complicate participation. (2)

Our Take

If you’re looking for a strong bilingual Mandarin/English program with a well-regarded curriculum, passionate staff, and good parental feedback, SWAN appears to deliver in those areas. However, since the publicly available reviews are mostly positive and appear on the organization’s information pages, it’s wise to ask specific questions about transportation/after-school logistics, teaching-staff turnover, and how the program supports kids who may need extra behavioral or academic scaffolding. Overall, the parent consensus points toward SWAN being a high-quality choice for families seeking language immersion enrichment.