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All classes run 15 weeks for both fall and spring semesters. We have study groups in the summer months. Each class is limited to a minimum of 3 students and a maximum of 7.
The focus of 100 level classes is pronunciation and listening. Students will learn to read and write the Mandarin Phonetic Symbols (MPS), recite rhymes, songs, and simple conversational phrases. The focus of 101 and above is conversation and reading/writing Chinese characters. All supplemental materials (handouts and sound files) are available as downloads from this website.
Enrollment Options
Parent-Child (PC)
Ages 6-8, with parent or guardian
Child (C)
Ages 6-13
Adult (A)
Age 14-adult
Together
Age 8-13, parent and child are in the same class together and both need to register as individual students.
Individual Class for Two
This is a new class model to accommodate your busy schedule. We will have a class of two students of the same level, of a similar learning pace, of a similar schedule with no commitment for the whole semester. You can come with a partner, or we will try to find you a match.
Tuition and Fees
Each semester has a nonrefundable registration fee of $25 per student. Each student needs to pay registration fee to secure a spot in a class.
Parent-Child, Child, or Together:
Lump sum payment: $239Monthly payment: $81 (First month) $56 (second-fourth month)Adult:
Lump sum payment: $345Monthly payment: $109 (First month) $84 (second-fourth months)Textbooks
All 100 levels: Zhuyin
C101 and above: Huayu (volumes 1-12)
A101 and above: Practical Audio-Visual Chinese (volumes 1-5)
Make-Up Class Policy
A student who misses a class may attend another class anytime during the semester as a make-up. The maximum number of make-up students is limited to 2 per class. Permission for a make-up class attendance needs to be approved ahead of time by the instructor.
Study Groups
These study groups are led by advanced students. We will schedule these groups as often as there is interest in attending. There is no charge for the study groups.