HSK Preparation Courses: We now offer preparation courses for HSK levels 1 through 6, with group discounts available.
Private Lessons: We offer personalized private lessons tailored to meet each student's unique needs.
Flexible Group Options: Form your own group to enjoy additional discounts and a schedule that works for you.
University Student Discounts: Gather your own group for tutoring and Chinese assignments to receive special discounts.
YouTube Channel: Check out our YouTube channel, where we share valuable tips and tricks to enhance your Mandarin Chinese skills. The scripts for our videos can be found HERE.
Certificates of Completion: Request your electronic Certificate of Completion upon finishing your course.
Mandarin Chinese Listening Comprehension in One Minute 中文听力理解: Listen to the opening segment of China’s top news program, accompanied by thorough explanations.
iKan Chinese Language Centre (formerly Ottawa Chinese Language Learning Centre) is located in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. For more than two decades, we have provided a comprehensive selection of Chinese language courses to help both adults and children achieve fluency in Mandarin, the official standard language. Our programs include instruction in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and are tailored to suit learners at every level, from absolute beginners to advanced students.
No matter your age or skill level — whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your abilities further — our engaging and effective lessons, offered in individual, group, private, and family formats, are designed to fit your needs.
Our goal is to help you reach your language goals quickly and efficiently. With our unique teaching methods and
extensive international experience in Chinese instruction, we are dedicated to offering high-quality lessons at
highly competitive rates. For more detailed information, please feel free to contact us by email.
The majority of our teachers have at least 15 years of experience teaching both Simplified and Traditional Chinese in Canada, and possess either Master's or Doctoral degrees. All of us are fluent in Mandarin (also known as Putonghua or Guoyu — the official Chinese language). Over the years, we have taught at a variety of educational institutions and training centres, including Elmwood School, Montessori School, DFAIT, and the Canadian Forces Language School. Several members of our faculty are certified teachers and currently teach Chinese in OCSB schools. Most importantly, we are dedicated to meeting your needs through our passion for teaching and effective instructional methods.
Our Features
Our features include, but are not limited to, the following:
Experienced and dedicated faculty with patience and passion;
High-quality, unique teaching materials;
Efficient teaching methods and flexible scheduling;
No registration fees for new or returning students;
Intensive courses available;
Fun, personalized lessons tailored for kids.
Our Learning Programs
We offer Chinese (Mandarin) courses for learners of all ages and proficiency levels, including both adults and children. Our classes are available in a variety of formats, including private and group sessions, and cover everything from conversational skills to written Chinese. Additionally, we are always happy to customize each lesson to suit your individual needs.
Our Students
We take great pride in our incredibly diverse community of learners. Our student body includes — among many others — university and college attendees, school-aged children, preschoolers, Chinese drama enthusiasts, nurses, secretaries, service agents, business professionals, travelers, ESL instructors, scientists, engineers, police officers, coaches, lawyers, politicians, and more.
What's New
Our goal is to update the website weekly to better serve our readers and students. The latest iteration of our website offers numerous enhancements, yet there remains ample opportunity for further refinement and optimization. If you notice any errors, broken links, or have suggestions, please let us know by email. Thank you for your support!
Get in touch
The best way to reach us is by email. We typically respond within a few hours, if not sooner. Thank you!
