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Mandarin for children

The Mandarin courses for children are based on the YCT Standard Course manuals and are geared towards preparing students for the Youth Chinese Language Proficiency Exam (YCT). Our courses last one term. Candidates between the ages of 6 and 10 can enroll.

General information

General information

Fees

The course costs 50€. If siblings enroll, they receive a 25€ discount, which means 75€ for both siblings together.

The price quoted is per quarter and includes insurance.

Payment is made via Multibanco using the Reference/Entity data indicated or at the Treasury of the Rectory of the University of Porto, during public opening hours.

Once payment has been made, there will be no refund of the amount paid for the course. There will only be a refund if the course changes or does not go ahead.

Modalities of teaching

In person: at the Confucius Institute at the University of Porto (Rua de Ceuta 118, 6.º andar, n.º 42, 4050-190, Porto).

Language of communication

Portuguese.

The students' guardians are contacted by the teachers via e-mail and/or WhatsApp.

Certification

Students who attend more than two thirds of the total number of lessons receive a certificate of attendance.

Levels and classes available for the 3rd trimester:

Students who enrol in a level and subsequently feel that it is unsuitable can change level and/or class, subject to availability.

YCT 1

The content of this course is based on the YCT standard textbook 1.

Students from the previous trimester must enroll at this level.

New students should already have basic knowledge of phonetics.

YCT 1
Class Timetable Modality

Weekend

Saturday

14h30-15h30

In person

YCT 3

The content of this course is based on the YCT standard textbook 3.

Students from the previous trimester must enroll at this level.

New students should already completed YCT level 2.

YCT 3
Class Timetable Modality

Weekend

Saturday

10h00-12h00

In person