Mandarin

Mandarin is an official language in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore and is the most widely spoken form of Chinese worldwide. We offer 6 levels for students wishing to learn Mandarin, improve their skills, and gain confidence after grasping basic grammar principles.

Our program introduces students to pinyin and Chinese characters and provides students with the opportunity to explore China’s rich and unique cultural heritage in music, film, food and drink, and much more. Our dynamic approach enables students to reach their learning goals quickly, and our activities are adapted to students’ interests and needs.

Evening courses – In-person

Mandarin Courses

Every level of the Mandarin conversation and grammar courses focuses on teaching four key skills in an interactive manner: oral and written comprehension and oral and written communication.

1 class per week | From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)

  • 3 levels :
    1. Level 1 | Monday
    2. Level 2 | Wednesday
    3. Level 3 | Friday
  • 21 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks

Price per session: $380

Placement Tests

With the exception of beginner level courses, the oral and written placement test are required if the school has not assigned you a level yet or if your last course was completed over 6 months ago.

Registration

Session starting May 6, 2024

Session starting July 8, 2024

Evening courses – Online

Mandarin Courses

Every level of the Mandarin conversation and grammar courses focuses on teaching four key skills in an interactive manner: oral and written comprehension and oral and written communication.

Monday and Wednesday 

  • 2 classes per week (ET)
  • 1 level:
    1. Level 3: From 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday

  • 2 classes per week (ET)
  • 5 levels:
    1. Level 1 : From 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    2. Level 2 : From 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
    3. Level 4 : From 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    4. Level 5 : From 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
    5. Level 6 : From 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • 21 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks

Price per session: $325

Placement Tests

With the exception of beginner level courses, the oral and written placement test are required if the school has not assigned you a level yet or if your last course was completed over 6 months ago.

Registration

Session starting May 6, 2024

Session starting July 8, 2024

Specialized Mandarin Courses – Advanced Conversation

The courses are designed to practise guided conversation to improve oral communication skills.

Friday | From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)

  • 1 class per week
  • Advanced level
  • 14 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks

Price per session: $250

Placement Tests

With the exception of beginner level courses, the oral and written placement test are required if the school has not assigned you a level yet or if your last course was completed over 6 months ago.

Registration

Session starting May 6, 2024

Session starting July 8, 2024

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