OBE: Mandarin Language Courses (JAN-MAR 2026) - Application Form

Thank you for your interest in learning with Orange Blossom Education! We are a worker co-op of language educators based in Tkaronto "Toronto". Here is the COURSE INFORMATION. Here is a list of FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ). If you have any questions, please email us <[email protected]>

Preferred name

Preferred pronouns

Email

Which course would you like to take?

(If you're not sure about your level, please refer to the course information page or reach out to us by email: <[email protected]>)

Which course would you like to take?

MDN101: Mandarin for Beginners [Part 1] (A1)

MDN102: Mandarin for Beginners [Part 2] (A1 ~ A2)

MDN201: Mandarin for Elementary Learners [Part 1] (A2 ~ B1)

MDN202: Mandarin for Elementary Learners [Part 2] (B1)

MDN700A: Introduction to Reading and Writing for Functional Bilinguals / Heritage Speakers [Part 1]

MDN700B: Introduction to Reading and Writing for Functional Bilinguals / Heritage Speakers [Part 2]

MDN710: Mandarin for Functional Bilinguals / Heritage Speakers (Novice)

MDN720: Mandarin for Functional Bilinguals / Heritage Speakers (Intermediate)

MDN730: Mandarin for Functional Bilinguals / Heritage Speakers (Advanced)

20 sessions of seminars only

How much would you like to pay for the Mandarin course or seminar package option you selected (in USD)? We will use the amount to invoice you.

Prices:
- Sliding scale of what you can afford: 350~475 USD. Each course consists of 20 hours of language learning, 20 hours of weekly seminars, 20 hours of weekly help sessions, plus homework and feedback. - If attending weekly seminars only, 180~275 USD / 20 seminars - If you require further financial accommodation, please email us: [email protected]

(Please note that our invoice will displayed in CAD because we're based in Tkaronto or "Toronto".)

Have you learned Mandarin before? (If so, when and where?)

What issues or topics interest you? (Please be SPECIFIC. We'll take your answer into consideration when preparing our course content.)

What do you hope to achieve through your learning experience?

Do you require any accommodations in order to participate? Such as captioning on Zoom and larger font.

(Please note that all classes are synchronous and will not be recorded.)

I acknowledge the following rules if I am accepted into the course:

1. I will treat all participants, OBE staff and instructors with respect, and I will not bully or harass anyone.

2. I will not record any classes or share other participants' information.

3. I will not be disruptive in classes and OBE Discord server.

4. I will not deliberately share misinformation about anyone associated with OBE, or OBE itself.

5. I will not share the class meeting link or password with anyone.

6. I will not publish any class materials without obtaining consent from OBE.

7. I am aware that violation of any of these rules might result in my removal from a course, and possibly legal consequences.

I acknowledge the following rules if I am accepted into the course:

Yes

OBE: Mandarin Language Courses (JAN-MAR 2026) - Application Form

Preferred name

Preferred pronouns

Email

Which course would you like to take?

How much would you like to pay for the Mandarin course or seminar package option you selected (in USD)? We will use the amount to invoice you.

Have you learned Mandarin before? (If so, when and where?)

What issues or topics interest you? (Please be SPECIFIC. We'll take your answer into consideration when preparing our course content.)

What do you hope to achieve through your learning experience?

Do you require any accommodations in order to participate? Such as captioning on Zoom and larger font.

I acknowledge the following rules if I am accepted into the course:

Any additional questions or comments?