Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What classes do you offer?
A. The school offers various Chinese classes for both with or without Chinese language background. The school also offers various culture classes such as dance, choir, painting and karate. For a complete list, please visit the Class Schedule web page http://www.omfcs.com/reg/mnccc/Registration_Display_ClassSchedule.asp

Q. What's the typical class size?
A. In general, depending on the class, there's a limit of 20 or 15.

Q. Which class I should register?
A. If the student can understand spoken Chinese, it's recommended to attend one of the classes from Chinese Kindergarten to Grade 12, since the classroom language is Chinese. Otherwise, choose one of the Chinese for English Speaking classes. As to which exact class you should register. You can check out the textbook (see more info below) if it's available, then come a bit early before the class starts, talk to the teacher, then try out a couple of classes. You want the the class to be not too easy and not too difficult, so that you can keep a steady pace and expand your language proficiency.

Q. Should I be concerned about my age, as I might be too "old" compared to my classmates?
A. Age should not be a concern. Keeping in mind that your objective is to learn the language.

Q. What's the textbook for the language classes?
A. For the Chinese language classes, from Chinese Kindergarten to Grade 12, the textbook is ZhongWen by JiNan University. You can find more information at http://www.hwjyw.com/textbooks/downloads/zhongwen/. For all other classes, the textbook varies, see your teacher for details.

Q. Do I need to buy textbook?
A. For the Chinese language classes, from Chinese Kindergarten to Grade 12, the textbook is included in the tuition. It will be available for you at the start of the first class. For all other classes, the textbook varies, you will have to purchase it based on your teacher's recommendation.

Q. How to cancel a class?
A. While you're at the registration web page, click on the class that you want to cancel. This will pop up a pull down list. Then select "Please Select One" at the top of that list. Once everything is OK, click on the push button "Submit Registration".

Q: Is the fees the total for the whole year?
A: Yes.

Q: What's multiple student discount?
A: Within a family, when register together, excluding the one student with the most tuition, all the rest of the student(s) will have 10% tuition and registration fee discount.