Level 1–4
Pinyin foundations
Initials, finals, tones and accurate decoding.
优西致用中文 · Heritage Chinese
A Level 1–39 Chinese pathway for heritage learners
For children and teens who understand Chinese used at home, while literacy, writing, reading and formal expression need systematic development.
Learning Path
Clear goals from foundations to advanced Chinese
Level 5–9
Characters and writing
Character recognition, handwriting and early reading.
Level 10–18
Independent reading
From short passages to complete text comprehension.
Level 19–27
Expression
Reading, writing, idea organization and expression.
Level 28–39
Advanced Chinese
Reading and expression · HSK7–9 advanced stage.
Small groups
Classes matched by Level, age and availability.
Online + Montreal
ClassIn online and Mont-Royal in-person classes.
Guided practice
Four to six recorded practice sessions each week.
Ongoing feedback
Unit checks, Level assessments and teacher feedback.
2026–2027 Admissions
Online and Mont-Royal classes
For children and teens age 5+. Assessment comes first, followed by class matching based on Level, age and availability.
View AdmissionsReal learning journeys
See how children grow from different starting points
Explore progress from pinyin and characters to reading, writing and advanced Chinese.
Read Student StoriesNot sure where your child should begin?
Contact us to discuss an assessment. Formal assessments require an invitation, Parent Account and linked student.