Frequent Asked Questions

When should I sign up?

How can I sign up for the classes?

For which Chinese classes should I sign up?

How can I make good progress in my Chinese class?

What should I do when I miss a lesson?

The class for which I want to sign up is currently full. What should I do?

I'm planning on enrolling my kids in OHCS in the coming fall. Can I reserve a slot in advance?

Are parents allowed to stay in the class?

My Spouse and I don't know any Chinese. How can I help my child at home?

Is tuition on the Web site monthly or yearly? Do you offer a sibling discount?

What is the maximum number of students in each class.

How many teachers and/or teacher helpers are there for each class?

1. When should I sign up?  Top

   Fall term is the beginning of each school year. You have the best chance of enrolling in the Chinese classes in June when fall term registration starts. If you want to join the school after fall term has already started, please e-mail or call the school.

2. How can I sign up for the classes?  Top

   • You will need to download a registration form, which is under the Registration & Fee.
   • Mail it to the school mailing address, which can be found on the registration form.
   
   

3. For which Chinese classes should I sign up?  Top

   • 1 to 3-year-olds are welcome to join our free Chinese playgroup.
   • For non-Mandarin-speaking students: 4 to 6-year-olds start with Immersion Chinese levels 1-3 and Kindergartner Chinese. 7-year-olds&up start with Immersion Chinese level 4, pin-yin crash.
   • For Mandarin-speaking students: 5-year-olds start with Kindergartner Chinese. 6-year-olds&up start with Ma Li-ping Chinese level 1.
   • If the student wishes to receive credit, he/she may also take high-school-credit Chinese class simultaneously.
   • Please go to the Class Descriptions for more details. You may e-mail or call the school if you need further assistance.
   
   

4. How can I make good progress in my Chinese class?  Top

   Choosing the right Chinese class, attending the weekly lessons, finishing homework assignments on time, and studying with the CD-ROM that comes with the textbook on each day will lead to excellent progress. Each level takes one school year to complete. If you don’t feel comfortable to move to the next level at end of the school year, you may repeat the same level the following year.

5. What should I do when I miss a lesson?  Top

   You should talk to your Chinese instructor in advance and study the missing lesson at home with the CD-ROM. OHCS doesn't offer make-up lessons; however, your instructor may give you some help through e-mails.

6. The class for which I want to sign up is currently full. What should I do?   Top

   E-mail us your name and the class you want to join. We will put you on the waiting list and let you know as soon as we have an opening.

7. I'm planning on enrolling my kids in OHCS in the coming fall. Can I reserve a slot in advance?  Top

   Yes, you can e-mail us your request. We will keep you informed when the fall registration starts.

8. Are parents allowed to stay in the class?   Top

   Parents are welcome to stay in the class as parent helpers. You will need to make an arrangement with the instructor in advance. If you want to learn Chinese with your kid, you will need to register as an adult student.

9. My Spouse and I don't know any Chinese. How can I help my child at home?   Top

   The CD-ROM that comes with the textbook can help your child practice Chinese at home everyday. Please check your child's Chinese school folder each week and make sure that she/he finishes homework assignment on time. E-mail school when you have any concern regarding your child's Chinese learning.

10. Is tuition on the Web site monthly or yearly? Do you offer a sibling discount?  Top

    The tuition rate is for each term as indicated on the "schedule & fee" page and the registration form. We don't have sibling discounts since our tuition rate is already very low.

11. What is the maximum number of students in each class?  Top

    The average student number in each class is 12. Higher-level Chinese classes have fewer students than lower levels.

12. How many teachers and/or teacher helpers are there for each class?  Top

    There are one teacher and one teacher helper in most classes. You will be asked whether you'd like to be a volunteer when you fill in the registration form. If you choose, "Yes," you will become a teacher helper, and you can pick up the days that you'd like to volunteer at the beginning of each term. If you choose, "No," a $20 non-volunteer fee will be added to your total tuition.

   If you have any other questions, please feel free to e-mail school. ohcsinfo@yahoo.com