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All courses will adopt a dynamic, multi-faced approach beyond academic frame. In addition to textbooks, a good mixture of materials is also used to effectively improve learners' speaking, reading, writing and comprehension abilities. Bilingual class discussions on various subjects are especially encouraged to enable students to carry on short everyday conversation.

                                                                                                                                                     

OUR COURSES INCLUDE:

(1) Children's AM Immersion Program(age 2-5) & PM Enriching Activities(age 6-8)

features:

  • Students start to recognize Chinese characters among other fun, age-appropriate activities: word time, work time, outdoor activity time(weather permitting), small group time and circle time.
  • High/Scope cognitively oriented curriculum.
  • Max. six students in one class. Students receive quality instruction and full attention while enjoying plenty of conversational practice in a Chinese simulating environment.
  • Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9-12 for AM Immersion Program, 3:15-5 for PM Enriching Activities. Sign up for three days or two days a week.  
  • Year-to-End Statements are provided for tax purposes.
curriculum: Fundamentals of Chinese language and civilisation, including highlights of Chinese children's songs, children's games, paper cutting, folk tales, stories, music & crafts.

tuition: Bi-weekly payment is due on the first day of attendance of each session.

             For AM Immersion Program, the bi-weekly rates are $165 for 3xd/wk and $120 for 2xd/wk.

             For PM Enriching Activites, the bi-weekly rates are $130 for 3xd/wk and $95 for 2xd/wk. 

(2) Mini-Lectures

features:

  • Max. six students in one class. Students receive full attention from the instructor and enjoy plenty of practice in the classroom.
  • Easy to skip or re-schedule a lesson when your personal schedule becomes hectic. Simply ask your classmates' consent before giving the instructor a 24h advance notice either by phone or via email.
  • Both seasonal schedules and customized classes are offered. To know more about our customized mini-lectures, please visit our FAQ page.
  • Installment payment available. Please visit our FAQ page for details.
  • Year-to-End Statements are provided for tax purposes.

options:

  • Chinese Language & Culture (beginner's, intermediate, advanced)
  • HSK/TOP (Chinese Proficiency Test) Preparations
  • Business Chinese (intermediate+ level required)
  • Calligraphy
  • Traveler's Conversational Chinese

tuition: $162 for a session of 9 hours

  

(3) Mommy & Me Together for Zhongwen Class

 features:
  • Max. four students in one class. Students receive quality instruction and full attention while enjoying plenty of conversational practice in a Chinese simulating environment.
  • Easy to skip or re-schedule a lesson when necessary. Simply ask the other students'/parents' consent before giving the instructor a 24h advance notice either by phone or via email.
  • Both seasonal schedules and customized programs are available.
  • Year-to-End Statements are provided for tax purposes.

curriculum:

Fundamentals of Chinese language and civilisation, including highlights of Chinese calligraphy, children's songs, children's games, paper cutting, folk tales, history, classical music & arts.

tuition: $220 for a session of 12 hours 

 

(4) Private Lessons

features:

  • One-on-one, intensive instruction works best for those who want to effectively progress within short period of time.
  • Easy to skip or re-schedule a lesson when necessary. Simply give your instructor a 24h advance notice either by phone or via email.
  • Possibility to make up/rearrange lessons by converting to online((Skype) instruction at home to cut back your travel time.
  • One-hour Special Consulting session tailored for self-learners or busy executives. No further commitment required. 
  • Year-to-End Statements are provided for tax purposes.

 options:

  • Chinese Language & Culture (beginner's, intermediate, advanced)
  • HSK/TOP (Chinese Proficiency Test) Preparations
  • Business Chinese (intermediate+ level required)
  • Calligraphy
  • Traveler's Conversational Chinese
  • Online webcam instruction avaialble

tuition:

  • $50 for one-hour Special Consulting session
  • $380 for a session of 10 hours except HSK/Chinese Proficiency Test Preparations
  • $420 for a session of 10 hours' HSK/Chinese Proficiency Test Preparations

 


   
 

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About Our Chief Instructor:

Sophie Lin is a native Chinese writer. Also fluent in English and French, Sophie acquired her B.A. from National Taiwan University(1994) and M.A. from the University of Paris III, France(1998).

Before moving to Charlottesville, she had been working for the foreign service and teaching as lecturer in a Taiwanese university. In addition to her expertise in giving language lessons, Sophie published Chinese poems, novels and essays including "Truancy", "So long, Paris", "The Black Narcissus", Parisian Sensation"  and "The Eye" etc. Sophie is a member of the Chinese Language Teachers Association. 

As a hobby, Sophie plays the piano and teaches piano at the University Program Council of University of Virginia. She is also a member of the Music Teachers National Association.



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