Scheduled Virtual Mandarin Chinese Classes

Updated on October 8, 2025

A range of Chinese courses, including HSK test preparation courses, will be delivered remotely through Microsoft Teams this summer. These virtual classes offer global accessibility, allowing learners from anywhere (especially Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and New York) to enhance their Chinese language proficiency. Key features include:

  • Small group sizes for personalized attention;
  • Practical use of everyday Mandarin in every session;
  • High-quality instruction from experienced teachers;
  • Unique, results-driven teaching methods;
  • Competitive pricing;
  • Free course materials provided.
  • Enjoy the convenience of advanced virtual learning technology — save both time and commuting costs.
  • Certificates of Completion (electronic format only) are available upon request.
  • Sign up Register by email.

About the Teacher

Allan brings over two decades of Chinese teaching experience in Ottawa, spanning multiple renowned institutions, including DFAIT, the Canadian Forces Language School, and Elmwood School. He will lead most of the classes listed below. While the student population is diverse, all students are native English or French speakers.

In addition to teaching, Allan has spent the past two decades working as a translator. His translation work includes publishing a book for a Health Canada–sponsored project, translating application materials for CBC/Radio-Canada’s submission to the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, and translating or proofreading the Simplified Chinese version of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) website and newsletters from 2007 to 2016.

Allan is also a published author, with approximately 30 articles appearing in both Chinese and English journals and newspapers, including two articles in the People's Daily (i.e. Renmin Ribao; 《人民日报》).

Schedule of the Virtual Mandarin Chinese Classes (2025 - 2026)

Course Name Time Term (2025-2026) Cost/Person
All-in-One Chinese 101 (Beginners) Sat 10:30am - 12:30pm Nov. 8, 2025 - Feb. 21, 2026 (12 wks)1 $287.76
Chinese Speaking Breakthrough: Personalized Strategies for Fluency Thu 7:30 - 9:30pm Nov. 6, 2025 - Feb. 5, 2026 (12 wks)2 $359.76
Conversational Chinese 101 (Beginners) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $287.76
Crash Chinese 101 for Beginners TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $287.76
All-in-One Chinese 102 (Advanced Beginners) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
All-in-One Chinese 201 (Intermediate) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
All-in-One Chinese 202 (Advanced Intermediate) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
All-in-One Advanced Chinese 301 TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
HSK 1 Preparations TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $287.76
HSK 2 Preparations TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $287.76
HSK 3 Preparations TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
HSK 4 Preparations TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
HSK 5 Preparations TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
HSK 6 Preparations TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
Conversational Chinese 102 (Advanced Beginners) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
Crash Course: Chinese 102 (Advanced Beginners) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
Conversational Chinese 201 (Intermediate) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76
Conversational Chinese 301 (Advanced) TBD* TBD* (12 wks) $335.76

Please Note:

  • 1 No classes on Dec. 20 and 27, 2025; Jan. 3 and Feb. 14, 2026.
  • 2 No classes on Dec. 25, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026.
  • * Please email us for detailed info if you are interested in any of these courses. Group discounts apply.
  • No registration fee.
  • All the courses will be taught LIVE online through Microsoft Teams (Zoom/Google-Meet as backup).
  • For any scheduled group lessons, the full payment is required in advance, and no refunds are offered.
  • The schedule shown above is subject to change without notice. Please e-mail us for confirmation.
  • iKan Chinese Language Centre (ICLC) reserves the right to postpone or cancel a class.
  • Please read the Terms and Conditions before registering.
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