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FAQS

Answers to Your Questions

Welcome to our FAQ section to serve both current and prospective students. You should find all the answers to your questions here, but let us know if that’s not the case and we’ll happily help out.

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WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION DEADLINES?
We offer new classes at the beginning of each month.

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TUITION & PROGRAM STRUCTURE

❓ What is the tuition structure at Global Mandarin Academy?

We offer online Mandarin programs for individuals, small groups, corporations, and government professionals. Programs are structured by proficiency level and goal, with flexible learning formats to accommodate your schedule and needs.

👤 INDIVIDUAL & GROUP CLASSES

Who is this for?
Motivated individual learners and small learning cohorts of any proficiency level—from beginner to advanced.

How are classes structured?

  • Standard Courses

    • 1.5-hour sessions

    • Once per week

    • 10-class terms

    • Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

  • Content-Based Courses (Post-Advanced or by placement):

    • Business Chinese

    • News & Media Chinese

    • Chinese Culture & Society

    • Chinese Literature & Film

    • Test Preparation (HSK, OPI)

    • Youth Programs (for children & teens)

  • “Level Up” Package Plan (1-on-1)

    • Customized instruction by proficiency goals

    • Weekly packages: 30 hours and up

    • Includes flipped classroom, real-world practice, and personalized feedback

  • Intensive Daily Learners Package

    • 2-hour sessions per day, Monday to Friday

    • 3-month accelerated program

    • Ideal for immersion, rapid fluency, and test readiness

 

🏢 CORPORATE CLASSES

Who is this for?
Companies and institutions seeking language training aligned with industry-specific needs and staff development.

How are corporate classes designed?

  • Tailored content and delivery format (online or on-site)

  • Focus on:

    • Business Mandarin

    • Cross-cultural communication

    • Industry-specific vocabulary (e.g., law, healthcare, tech, finance)

  • Curriculum designed to meet team objectives and job-specific language tasks

  • Instructor Training Program available for in-house language educators

Scheduling Options:

  • Short-term intensives or long-term development tracks

  • Group or one-on-one formats

  • Flexible calendar integration

 

🏛 GOVERNMENT & STRATEGIC PROGRAMS

 

Who is this for?
Public sector professionals in foreign service, national security, intelligence, and global affairs.

What do these programs include?

  • Strategic language development integrated with geopolitical, cultural, and professional content

  • Customized curriculum designed for mission-critical contexts

  • Real-world text and task-based instruction

  • Optional proficiency test preparation (ILR, OPI, DLPT)

Delivery Options:

  • Modular design (customized for individuals or teams)

  • Synchronous and asynchronous learning formats

 

📥 How can I enroll or learn more?

 

We offer free placement assessments and trial classes to help you choose the right path.

📩  contact us to receive a customized learning or corporate training plan.

📩  Email us at: learnchinesedc@gmail.com

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HOW DO STUDENTS INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER?

The classes are highly intensive. Students are expected to come prepared and be ready to answer questions.

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