Making Mandarin a joy to learn!
Sydney's leading Mandarin language school for children. Programs for ages 2+. YCT exam specialists.
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2 to 3 years
This is a 45-minute weekly toddler session specifically designed for kids up to 3 years old. Although children may start learning languages from as young as 9 months, we recommend enrolments start from age 2 years onwards, so that your little ones can be stimulated effectively, participate more freely and enjoy our toddler program. Our toddler sessions are interactive and sensory focused. We expect the parents/carers to accompany the kids during each session and we also encourage the parents to actively participate with the weekly learning activities. The program is structured with different themes each week. Our experienced teachers will introduce Chinese in a fun way to make it easy for your child to absorb the new language directly and indirectly.
$350 per term (10 lessons)
5 to 7 years
This 90-minute in-class session for primary school age children is offered on weekdays (after-school) and on weekends (Saturday) during school term. Panda students are confident with their Mandarin as most of them have advanced through our immersion program. However, we do enrol other children who are suitable to this level. Panda students are grouped according to age and proficiency level. We also introduce content from an internationally recognised standard - Youth Chinese Test (YCT) to provide students the opportunity to take a Mandarin proficiency examination at a later stage. Teachers are actively encouraging dialogue with students. Students are able to answer and ask simple questions as well as form basic phrases and sentences. Kids are encouraged to share weekly "show and tell" sessions with their classmates. Our teachers will adopt appropriate teaching methods and resources to create a wide range of speech events such as role playing, interactive activities, games as well as art and craft projects. We will start to introduce pinyin, speech tones and more challenging speech patterns as they progress.
$500 per term (10 lessons)
3 to 5 years
This is a 90-minute weekly session geared towards encouraging pre-schoolers to embrace Mandarin as a second language. As your child's cognitive ability increases, so is their ability to communicate. For this age group, we start to extend their listening and speaking skills in Mandarin. Rabbit students are more involved with interactive activities and games. The teachers will encourage your child to use Mandarin confidently, starting with simple words. Rabbit students are also exposed to basic phrases, speech patterns, numbers, colours, body parts and simple characters each week. Parents and carers can join in and participate during each session until the children become confident to be in their classes without their parents.
$500 per term (10 lessons)
6 years +
This 90-minute in-class session is suitable for students who have covered most of the basics and are eager to challenge themselves to master the language. Our Tiger class curriculum follows the YCT (Youth Chinese Test) syllabus. YCT is an international standardised language course of Chinese proficiency, which evaluates the ability of students under 15 years old. A formal exam towards the end of each calendar year is optional. As a reference, we recommend a minimum of 45 to 50 class hours to prepare each student for each level in 2024. More information and a study pack will be provided to our Tiger level students once they enrol for 2024. Examination Date: Saturday, 16th November 2024. (Week 5 of Term 4) - To be confirmed Examination Registration Close Date: 18th October 2024 - To be confirmed Examination Venue: Sydney HSK Centre, Capitol Square Building, 451 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000 Registration Fee: $20 (YCT Levels 1 to 3) / $30 (YCT Levels 4 to 6)
$500 per term (10 lessons)
5 years +
A 90âminute advanced literacy program for nativeâspeaking families Our Dragon Class is designed specifically for families who speak Mandarin Chinese at home. Students in this program are already fluent speakers who use Mandarin confidently in their daily lives. The focus of this class is to strengthen their reading, grammar, and writing skills while deepening their overall language foundation. Children receive structured, comprehensive instruction in: Pinyin (including accuracy, spelling rules, and application) Character recognition and writing Grammar and sentence structure Reading comprehension using ageâappropriate texts Vocabulary expansion aligned with nativeâspeaker standards To ensure a high-quality and authentic learning experience, the Dragon Class uses the same textbooks adopted by primary schools in mainland China, allowing students to progress at a level consistent with nativeâspeaker peers. This program is ideal for native-speaking children who are ready to move beyond conversational fluency and develop strong literacy skills in a supportive, engaging environment.
$500 per term (10 lessons)
5 years +
Online Mandarin Classes for Kids Fun ⢠Interactive ⢠Structured ⢠YCTâAligned Welcome to our Online Mandarin Program, designed especially for young learners who thrive when language learning is joyful, engaging, and meaningful. Our classes follow the YCT (Youth Chinese Test) curriculum, helping children build strong foundations in speaking, listening, reading, and pinyinâstep by step, with confidence. Each lesson blends daily-life communication, cultural learning, and handsâon activities, so children donât just memorise wordsâthey use Mandarin naturally. đ What Children Learn Our online classes cover essential vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns through themes children love. Recent lessons include: â Daily Communication â Useful Vocabulary â Pinyin Mastery â Chinese Culture â Songs & Movement đť How Our Online Classes Work Small groups for personalised attention Live, interactive lessons with realâtime speaking practice Visual slides, games, songs, and drawing activities Homework sheets and revision materials provided Suitable for beginners and continuing learners Perfect for families who speak Mandarin at home or want to build a strong foundation đ Who Are These Classes For? Children aged 5â12 Beginners to intermediate learners Families who want consistent, highâquality Mandarin learning at home ⨠Join Us Online Give your child the gift of languageâconfidence, communication skills, and a deeper connection to Chinese culture. Our online Mandarin classes make learning fun, meaningful, and achievable for every child.
$300 per term (10 lessons)
What's new for MFK?
Mandarin For Kidz Launches New Website Featuring Streamlined Timetables and Program Information
June 17th, 2026
Mandarin For Kidz is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website.
đ 2025 YCT Exam Results â Congratulations to Our Amazing Students!
June 12th, 2026
We are delighted to share the outstanding results from the November 2025 Youth Chinese Test (YCT). Our Mandarin For Kidz students have once again demonstrated dedication, resilience, and a genuine love of learning â and their achievements speak for themselves.
What Our Families Say
âThe location is so convenient and easy to park. The venue and facilities are 'child friendly' and creates a fun and playful learning environment for the children. The staff are fantastic - they are friendly and they connect well with the kids.ââ Dave, August 2011
âOur 2-year old loves going to Chinese school as we call it. She can now sing the songs which is really amazing. Well done to the teachers. They are enthusiastic and really know how to interact with children and make the program really fun for the kids.ââ Felicia, January 2013
âOur 2.5 year old son Jayden has been attending Mandarin For Kidz for 2 terms now, and he's loving it more and more each time! Through the classes and also with the help of the take home CDs, Jayden is now able to sing a few songs and say many words in Mandarin.ââ Kelen, April 2014
âWe come from a Chinese background, however we tend to speak English to our 5-year old because it's more convenient for us and also out of habit. Your weekly lessons have encouraged us to be more pro-active and practice being more bilingual with Audrey at home.ââ Jac, September 2015
âMy daughter joined Mandarin For Kidz (Kensington) from another Mandarin school after a trial class. I was impressed not only by the venue, but also with the programs and teachers as well. The fun and welcoming environment made it easy for my daughter to learn. There's plenty of free parking too.ââ Michelle, October 2015
MFK Mobile App
Our app complements our immersion program with audio guides and videos to review and practice their lessons....anywhere....anytime!
Simply type in a search for "Mandarin For Kidz" on your mobile device to download. This app is available for our current students enrolled in our immersion program.
Students will need to refer to their current activity book when using this app.
