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Welcome Back Potluck

OCLS Welcome Back Potluck poster

You and your family are warmly invited!

The Ottawa Chinese Language School warmly invites you and your family to our Welcome Back Potluck.

Join us for an evening of delicious food, friendly conversations, and community connections. Please bring a dish to share.

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: 76 Larkin Dr.

Please use the link below to confirm your attendance and indicate what you plan to bring.

Students are welcome and encouraged to bring a list of phrases and sentences that they would like to practice at the potluck. We will speak as much Chinese as possible!

Confirm Attendance

Flexible Chinese Classes for Busy Adults

Mandarin or Cantonese — in person or online. Choose the pace that fits your life.

New Classes

Starting September 2026

Class Times

Thursday & Sunday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Choose Your Pace

Class A (1 lesson/week)
Class B (2 lessons/week)

Tuition

$33
per 1.5-hour class

Who Can Join?

  • All levels are welcome, including complete beginners
  • No previous Chinese experience is required
  • Choose Mandarin or Cantonese — both offered for speaking and listening
  • Both simplified and traditional Chinese offered for reading and writing
  • Small classes in a relaxed and supportive environment
  • Practical Chinese for travel, work, culture, and everyday life
  • Tuition is tax-deductible

Choose Your Class

Class A — Once a Week

One lesson per week, 1.5 hours each — a comfortable pace that fits around work and family.

  • 10 lessons per term
  • 10-week terms (Fall, Winter, Spring); 8-week summer term
  • $330 per term  ·  $1,104 per year (save $150)

Class B — Twice a Week

Two lessons per week, 1.5 hours each — faster progress with more speaking practice.

  • 20 lessons per term
  • 10-week terms (Fall, Winter, Spring); 8-week summer term
  • $660 per term  ·  $2,208 per year (save $300)

Four Flexible Terms

Fall

September - December
10 weeks

Winter

January - March
10 weeks

Spring

April - June
10 weeks

Summer

July - August
8 weeks

Join by term or continue throughout the year.

Online Classes Available

Can't make it in person? Our online classes follow the same curriculum, schedule, class duration, term structure, and tuition as in-person classes.

  • Delivered live via Google Meet or Zoom
  • Same Class A or Class B options, same term dates, same $33/lesson rate
  • Join from anywhere — great for travel, snowbirds, or busy schedules

Simple and Flexible Tuition

  • $33 per 1.5-hour lesson — the same rate for in-person and online
  • Class A — $330 per term (10 lessons); $1,104 per year, save $150
  • Class B — $660 per term (20 lessons); $2,208 per year, save $300
  • 38 lessons across the year, with the annual discount applied
  • Register one term at a time, or save with annual registration
  • No charges for statutory holidays or designated long weekends
  • Tuition is tax-deductible

Registration & Contact

Contact
Mr. Wang: 613-866-1341
Ms. Hu: 613-601-8868

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