Adult Courses
Our language courses are highly comprehensive with varying levels of intensities and durations to cater for students'
varying needs and goals. Classes are small, with an average of 5 -8 students per class and a maximum of 12 students per
class. This ensures that students are able to receive the optimum amount of attention and assistance from their teachers
and make the most of their time in class.
This course is aimed at developing all aspects of the Chinese Language and is ideal for fulltime students seeking to gain fluency. Our complete and balanced curriculum integrates speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. There are 9 proficiency levels, each designed to allow students to progress rapidly and gain language fluency. Beginners learn basic vocabulary, common expressions and simple texts for everyday situations. Higher levels progress to rapidly developing expression fluency and language norms.
Hours |
20 hours a week (Monday to Friday) |
| Level |
Total Beginner to Advanced (9 levels) |
| Duration |
4 to 52 weeks |
| Start |
Any Monday for Non-Beginners
Every second Monday for Total Beginners |
For dates and fees, click here Calendar and Fees 2008
This program has a very thorough and rigorous curriculum comprised of the 'General Mandarin' program plus an additional 10 hours per week which focuses on Speaking. Ideal for students seeking accelerated learning in Chinese.
Hours |
30 hours a week (Monday to Friday) |
| Level |
Total Beginner to Advanced (9 levels) |
| Duration |
4 to 52 weeks |
| Start |
Any Monday for Non-Beginners
Every second Monday for Total Beginners
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For dates and fees, click here Calendar and Fees 2008
This afternoon course is specifically devoted to improving your speaking skills. Classes include a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on speaking activities such as role-plays, interviews and debates to provide you with maximum opportunity to practice speaking Chinese in a variety of different contexts.
| Hours |
10 hours a week (Monday to Friday) |
| Level |
Total Beginner to Advanced (9 levels) |
| Duration |
2 to 52 weeks |
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This course is aimed at developing the Chinese Language needed for working professionals for their daily social, work and business life. It is ideal for participants with busy schedules who are currently working or interested in working and doing business in China. Topics cover daily conversational language, key business language essential for the workplace and Chinese business culture and customs.
Hours |
2x 2 hour classes per week. |
| Level |
Total Beginner to Intermediate |
| Duration |
4 to 16 weeks |
| Start |
Total Beginner (2008): Feb 18, May 12, Sep 1, Nov 24,
Non Beginners: Any Monday
(class availability permitting) |
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This course is suitable for those on a busy schedule, who want to learn the basics to enable them to communicate in everyday situations. Survival Mandarin concentrates on topics such as shopping, giving directions, and ordering food. The course is a convenient, helpful and fun way to get the most of your time in China.
Hours |
4-6 classroom hours a week |
| Level |
Total Beginner |
| Duration |
12 weeks |
| Start |
Total Beginner (2008): Feb 18, May 12, Sep 1, Nov 24,
Non Beginners: Any Monday
(class availability permitting)
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For dates and fees, click here Calendar and Fees 2008
These classes are customized to meet your needs and schedule for optimum flexibility and convenience. You will be able to maximize your progress through direct consultation with your private teacher.
Hours |
Open |
| Level |
Total Beginner to Advanced |
| Duration |
Open |
| Start |
Open |
For dates and fees, click here Calendar and Fees 2008
This course is designed for people who wish to sit the internationally recognized Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) examination and is also suitable for people who wish to improve their Mandarin language skills specifically through the HSK training system.
Hours |
General: 4 hrs / Mon & Wed / 3-5pm or 5-7pm
Intensive: 6 hrs / Mon, Wed & Fri / 3-5pm or 5-7pm
Weekend: 6 hrs / Sat / 9am-12pm & 1-4pm |
| Level |
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Duration |
2 - 12 weeks |
| Start |
General/Intensive: Jan 21, then every second Monday
Weekend: Jan 26, then every second Saturday
2008 HSK timetable in mainland China is as follows:
- Basic: Apr 27 & Nov 23
- Elementary/Intermediate: Apr 27, Jun 22 & Nov 23
- Advanced: Apr 26 & Oct 19 |
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This program is designed exclusively for our corporate clients in direct consultation with our Academic director and teacher. To meet your individual language and content requirements, we conduct a corporate needs analysis and design a specially tailored syllabus. Classes are conducted according to the clients schedule requirements for optimum flexibility and convenience. Our Corporate Mandarin Training program is the choice of Microsoft, Symantec, & many leading international companies in China.
Hours |
Open |
| Level |
Total Beginner to Advanced |
| Duration |
Open |
| Start |
Open |
For dates and fees, click here Calendar and Fees 2008
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