About Us

Ben Lim

Founder, Da Di Learning Studio
Founder, My Little Gems Preschool

A Journey from Struggle to Passion

As a child, Ben Lim struggled with Chinese—until one teacher’s patience and encouragement sparked a lifelong love for the language. Inspired by that transformation, Ben dreamed of building a place where children could grow with joy, confidence, and meaning.

A Legacy of Nurturing Learners

In 2010, Ben founded My Little Gems Preschool, creating a warm, bilingual environment where young minds thrive. Over the past 15 years, its graduates have flourished, receiving top Chinese and academic awards at schools like:

Tao Nan School

Maha Bodhi School

Kong Hwa School

Da Di Learning Studio: A Vision Reimagined

In 2025, Ben launched Da Di Learning Studio to carry this vision forward. Here, children are nurtured into:

Confident communicators

Mindful thinkers

Compassionate hearts

Guided by the Da Di philosophy:
问 (Ask) — Cultivate curiosity
思 (Reflect) — Think deeply
修 (Apply) — Practice with meaning

A Champion for Families and Culture

A proud father of six, Ben led his family to win the 2023 Speak Mandarin Family Talent Competition (Preschool Division) — showing that language learning can be joyful, immersive, and family-rooted.

“At Da Di, Mandarin is more than just a subject — it’s a life skill for building connection, character, and a bright future.”