Early Year Learning in Mandarin

Preschool: Sing Along & Learn Mandarin (3-5 yrs old)

Come and join us for an introduction to the Mandarin language and culture where young children can explore a new world through many artistic and physical activities. Expose your 3-year-old to Mandarin and familiarize them with interesting sounds and shapes (Chinese characters) at an early age! Help them gain confidence and skills in a linguistic voyage filled with music, drama, puppetry, stories and arts & crafts. Provide them with a solid foundation to learn the Chinese language by this fun-filled, early exposure to a new language. Jr. Class: 3-4 yrs old; Sr. Class: 4-5 yrs old.

Class Time: Saturday, (am class)10:30 am-12:30 pm OR (pm class)1:00pm- 3:00pm

Tuition: $800/year, materials included

Registration: $ 50/child, $80/family (family with more than two children)

Maximum number: 16 students per class; teacher to student ratio is 1:8

Location:

  1. North York: 211 Steeles E (Bayview/Steels E), Brebeuf College School, MAP
  2. Mississauga: 70 Mineola Rd E. (QEW/Hurontario St), Port Credit Secondary School, MAP

Registration Information:

  • Early-bird registration for new school year starts: May 1st, every year
  • New students welcome anytime upon assessment, if space is available

Recommendation: "Mandarin for Parents" classes available at the same time

Parent & Tot (1.5-2.8 yrs old)

Early childhood is a “window of opportunity” for parents to introduce their child to languages that will expand a child’s world. This program involves parents and caregivers who enjoy learning Mandarin with their child! It incorporates many interactive activities between the parent and the toddlers, such as singing along with movement, playing games, reading and listening to children’s nursery rhymes and stories.

Location: 211 Steeles E. (Bayview/Steeles), at Brebeuf College School, MAP

Class Time: Saturdays, 45 minutes per lesson

  • 1st session - 10:15am-11:00 am OR
  • 2nd session - 11:15am-12:00pm

Class Size: 10 children max. , accompanied by one parent for each child

Fees: (material included)

  • Fall term: $160, 12 lessons
  • Winter term: $160, 12 lessons
  • Spring term: $160, 12 Lessons
  • Note: Save $50 if register all three terms. Tuition fee: $430 /year

Registration: $50 per family