Pre-School Programs

Early exposure to a foreign language has been proven to dramatically improve a child’s aptitude for the language long-term. Give your child the gift of early exposure and set them up for future success with our Mandarin Munchkins and Toddler classes. These classes focus on the basics of early childhood development, including improvement of children’s social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills in an immersive and interactive learning environment. Our early childhood education specialists engage students through hands-on activities, story-telling, music, and educational games.

Classes follow the academic school-semester from September 2024 to June 2025. The semester consists of 15 sessions. You may view our 2024-2025 academic calendar here.

Have a question? Please contact Angela Chen, at achen@chinainstitute.org or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 143.

Available Programs

Mandarin Munchkins 小橘豆 (1-2 years old)

Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Come learn Chinese language and enjoy bonding time with your little munchkin! Designed for both parents (or caregivers) and their children, this immersive Mandarin class will teach early childhood themes, basic phrases, and practical conversational skills through music and movement. Our experienced teachers are native Mandarin speakers with extensive training in early childhood education. No prior Mandarin knowledge is required for this class.

Each semester consists of 15 sessions. Classes are held once a week, with the option to enroll for both days.

Pricing:

(1 day/week) Tuesday or Thursday
For returning students: $975 with early bird discount*
*$975 → $1075 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024

For new students: $1,025 with early bird discount*
*$1,025 →1,125 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024

 

(2 day/week) Tuesday + Thursday
For returning students: $1,850 with early bird discount*
*$1,850 → $1,950 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024

For new students: $1,900 with early bird discount*
*$1,900→$2,000 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

 

Classes start September 17, 2024 (Tuesday) and/or September 19, 2024 (Thursday). 

For any assistance with registration, please contact Angela Chen at achen@chinainstitute.org or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 143.

Registration

Tuesday
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Toddler (2-4 years old)

Tuesday, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Sunday, 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Chinese for Toddlers ages 2 to 4 years old classes are taught using hands-on, theme-based curriculum, where students are fully immersed in Chinese language through songs, games, and interactive activities. Toddlers will develop basic understanding, communication and social skills by the end of the course.

Each semester consists of 15 sessions. Classes are held once a week, with the option to enroll for both days.

Pricing:
For returning students: $1,185 with early bird discount*
*$1,185 → $1,285 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024
For new students: $1,235 with early bird discount*
*$1,235 → $1,335 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Classes start on September 17, 2024 (Tuesday) and/or September 15, 2024 (Sunday).

For any assistance with registration, please contact Angela Chen at achen@chinainstitute.org or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 143.

Registration

Tuesday
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Toddler (2-4 years old) – UES Location

Friday, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Chinese for toddlers ages 2 to 4 features classes taught using a theme-based curriculum, where students are fully immersed in Chinese language through songs, games and interactive activities. By the end of the course, students will develop basic understanding of Chinese, as well as communication and social skills.

Each semester consists of 15 sessions. Classes are held once a week.

Pricing:
Friday (1.5 hours)
For returning students: $1,185 with early bird discount*
*$1,185 → $1,285 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024
For new students: $1,235 with early bird discount*
*$1,235 →  $1,335 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024

Saturday (2 hours)
For returning students: $1,560 with early bird discount*
*$1,560 → $1,660 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024
For new students:  $1,610 with early bird discount*
*$1,610 → $1,710 per semester after early bird discount ends on September 2, 2024

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Classes start on September 13, 2024 (Friday) or September 14, 2024 (Saturday).

For any assistance with registration, please contact Angela Chen at achen@chinainstitute.org or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 143.

Registration

Friday
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 – 11:00 AM

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