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Mandarin Immersion Program
2017/18 Kindergarten Enrollment

Application period for the Immersion Program is January 9, 2017 thru February 3, 2017


Tours and Information

This is a very popular program and space is extremely limited.  For more information, please attend one of the required informational meetings. 

For more information contact
Bergeson Elementary School at 949/643-1540
or Capistrano Unified School District

Tour Times

  • Friday, Dec. 02, 2016  (8:00-9:00 am)

  • Thursday, Dec. 08, 2016  (8:00-9:00 am)

  • Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016  (8:00-9:00 am)

  • Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017  (8:00-9:00 am)


All meetings will be held in the MPR at Bergeson Elementary, 25302 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Enrollment Policy

Bergeson Elementary School and Capistrano Unified School District are proud to provide the first publicly offered (no cost) Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program in Orange County.  It is a well-proven educational model that provides academic instruction in English and Mandarin Chinese during the 6-year elementary period. The specific goals of this language immersion program after the 6th year are for students to develop high levels of language proficiency and literacy in both program languages, to demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, and to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of diverse cultures. 

Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2017, in order to apply for the 2017-18 school year.

All incoming kindergartners must apply.


An Information/Orientation Tour is mandatory to in order to submit an Immersion Program Application. 

Mandarin Immersion Enrollment will be done on a Lottery System. Notification of acceptance into the program will begin in early June.

For more information, please send your inquires to communications@friendsofmip.com.  Thank you.

Disclaimer:  This website is not approved by the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). This site is owned and designed by the Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP). The group makes every effort to provide accurate and up-date information on its website, however, parents should contact CUSD for answers to questions critical to their children's education.  

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​Marian Bergeson Elementary
Attn: Friends of MIP 
25302 Rancho Niguel Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Disclaimer:  This website is not approved by the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD). This site is owned and designed by the Friends of Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP). The group makes every effort to provide accurate and up-date information on its website, however, parents should contact CUSD for answers to questions critical to their children's education. 

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  • ABOUT US
    • Friends of MIP
    • Friends of MIP Executive Board
    • MIP Sponsors
    • Contact Us
  • PROGRAM INFO
    • News and Announcements
    • Mandarin Immersion
    • MIP Campuses
    • Enrollment
    • Proficiency Testing
    • FAQ
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Donate
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Executive Board Elections
    • Volunteer
  • EVENTS
    • Annual Gala
    • Annual Community Events >
      • Chinese Poetry Recital
    • MIP in the Media
  • RESOURCES
    • Parent Resources >
      • Adult Mandarin Classes
    • LIPAC
    • MIPAC Meetings