What kind of Mandarin program are you looking for?
Our curriculum is designed to help your child learn Mandarin in a fun and engaging way so that they build a strong foundation in the language, they want to come back to class each week, and they are proud to speak and practice at home! Our learning journey is designed to support beginners, intermediate, and advanced/native speakers of all ages.
My child is 5 years old or under and we're looking for a fun way for them to learn/practice Mandarin
My child is 6 years or older and we want them to get begin or continue learning Mandarin
Register term-by-term (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Register term-by-term (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
$325 to $425 per term, depending on # of classes and method of teaching
$425 to $565 per term, depending on # of classes and teaching method
Weekly, 30 to 45 minutes per class, depending on age
Weekly, 45 to 60 minutes per class, depending on age, with review activities for home
Maximum 10 students in a class
Maximum 10 students in a class
My child is 6 years or older and an advanced Mandarin speaker. We want a program with an academic focus
I am looking for a private or custom program for my family, learning pod/homeschool group, or academic institution
Register term-by-term (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Contact us so we can come up with the right program for you!
$495 to $635 per term, depending on # of classes and teaching method
Weekly, 60 minutes per class, with homework & tests
Maximum 6 students in a class
School Year Programs
Mandarin Explorers
for 5 years old and under
Mandarin Explorers is for students under the age of 5 who are just starting to explore Mandarin as a language. They can be beginners or may speak the language at home. Regardless, our teachers will use interactive activities to help children learn the fundamentals of Mandarin or reinforce what they know, socialize, all while making it fun for our young learners.
The focus is on introducing speaking, listening, and Chinese culture.
Classes run by term (Fall, Winter, Spring), and we provide in-person classes for Under 2 years old (U2), Under 4 years old (U4), and 4-5 years old. We also provide virtual-only options for select times for 4-5 years old.
Mandarin Voyagers
from 6 years and older
Mandarin Voyagers is designed for students who are beginner to novice/intermediate level. They can be total beginners or have had prior exposure. They want a fun and engaging way to learn Mandarin while developing proficiency on this learning voyage.
Using the Youth Chinese Test (YCT) curriculum, the focus is on enrichment through speaking, listening, reading, pinyin, and some writing. For older ages, there will be more reading and writing. Textbooks will be provided along with review exercises & summaries provided for practice at home.
Students register by term (Fall, Winter, Spring). We provide in-person classes for 6-8 years old and 9+ years old. We also provide hybrid/virtual options at the same time as in-person classes, so students may join in-person classmates over Zoom, or have dedicated virtual classes if there are enough students learning online.
Mandarin Scholars
from 6 years and older
Mandarin Scholars is especially for students who have had exposure to the language and are already proficient in conversational Mandarin. They are at an advanced level in order to join with the ability to read pinyin. A textbook/workbook will be provided.
The focus is on an academic approach to speaking, listening, reading, pinyin, writing with a lot richer vocabulary being taught using the 马立平中文 (Ma Li Ping Zhong Wen) series of books compared to our Mandarin Voyagers classes.
Note: an assessment will be conducted prior to the student joining the program.
Students register by term (Fall, Winter, Spring). We provide in-person classes and hybrid/virtual options at the same time as in-person classes, so students may join in-person classmates over Zoom, or have dedicated virtual classes if there are enough students learning online.
Summer Programs
In-person Summer Camp
from 4 years to 12 years old
Panda Mandarin Summer Camps make learning Mandarin fun and experiential for children aged 4 and up. Campers will be taught in a bilingual Mandarin & English language environment while spending time with their peers through indoor and outdoor activities (e.g., music, drama, art, games, STEM, mindfulness, health, positive habits), as well as mini excursions to parks and businesses around the neighbourhood. Our camps are theme-based and children will learn with their peers in Mandarin at the same time.
Other Programs
