I-IMMERSION | EARLY EDUCATION & FAMILY

Come play.
Wonder is waiting.

I’m Alice, founder of i-Immersion. I’m interested in what makes a child want to join in—a familiar song, a new game, a person they’re happy to see.

At Nihao School, our early childhood program in San Mateo, Mandarin joins that everyday life. Here, I also share the questions and discoveries that shape my work as an educator.

Explore Nihao School

Playdates & Events

For infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

For families of every language background

Learning through play and relationships

Let’s get to know
one another.

A school to explore. A conversation to begin.

Looking for a school? Curious about Mandarin? Or wondering what children are learning as they play? Start with what brought you here.

Meet Alice

I founded i-Immersion in 2008. My work keeps bringing me back to one question: what makes learning meaningful in a child’s everyday life?

Meet Alice & Our Story

Our Events

Come explore Nihao at a planned playdate or open house. Bring your questions—and your curiosity. There’s room for grown-ups to discover something too.

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Visits

Tell me about your child and your questions. We can explore a virtual tour or a playdate visit, depending on availability. All visits are arranged in advance.

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A small school.
A world to discover.

Nihao School in San Mateo, California

Nihao is i-Immersion’s mixed-age school home in San Mateo for children from approximately 3 months through 5 years. Mandarin is part of songs, stories, shared meals, and everyday care. English is part of the day too.

We start by getting to know your child—their interests, their routines, and what they’re ready to try next. What you notice at home helps us plan what happens at school.

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Ideas for learning and family life

What kind of world do you want to nurture for your own children today?

Explore Alice’s reflections on language, play, nature, and the relationships that support early learning. Start with a question that matters to your family.