Pre-School Programs

Classes follow the academic school-semester from February 2026 to June 2026.

Early exposure to a foreign language has been proven to dramatically improve a child’s aptitude for the language long-term. Give your child the gift of early exposure and set them up for future success with our Mandarin Munchkins and Toddler classes. These classes focus on the basics of early childhood development, including improvement of children’s social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills in an immersive and interactive learning environment. Our early childhood education specialists engage students through hands-on activities, story-telling, music, and educational games.

Classes follow the academic school-semester from February 2026 to June 2026. The semester consists of 14 sessions. You may view our 2025-2026 academic calendar here.

Academic School-Semester

Classes follow the academic school-semester from February 2026 to June 2026.

Mandarin Munchkins 小橘豆 for 1-2 years old

Come learn Chinese language and enjoy bonding time with your little munchkin! Designed for parents (or caregivers) and their children, this immersive Mandarin class will teach early childhood themes, basic phrases, and practical conversational skills through music and movement. Our experienced teachers are native Mandarin speakers with extensive training in early childhood education. No prior Mandarin knowledge is required for this class.

Each semester consists of 14 sessions. Classes are held once a week, with the option to enroll for both days.

Classes start February 10, 2026 (Tuesday) and/or February 12, 2026 (Thursday)

For any assistance with registration, please contact Yonglian Xiao at [email protected] or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 110.

Fees

(1 day/week) Tuesday or Thursday
For returning students: $875 with early bird discount*
*$875 → $975 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

For new students: $925 with early bird discount*
*$925 →1,025 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

(2 day/week) Tuesday + Thursday
For returning students: $1,700 with early bird discount*
*$1,700 → $1,850 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

For new students: $1,750 with early bird discount*
*$1,750→$1,900 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Registration

in-person Class

Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Classes start February 10, 2026

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in-person Class

Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Classes start February 12, 2026

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in-person Class

Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Classes start February 10, 2026 and February 12, 2026

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Toddler for 2-4 years old

Chinese for Toddlers ages 2 to 4 years old classes are taught using hands-on, theme-based curriculum, where students are fully immersed in Chinese language through songs, games, and interactive activities. Toddlers will develop basic understanding, communication, and social skills by the end of the course.

Each semester consists of 14 sessions. Classes are held once a week, with the option to enroll for both days.

Classes start on February 8, 2026 (Sunday) or February 10, 2026 (Tuesday).

For any assistance with registration, please contact Yonglian Xiao at [email protected] or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 110.

Fees

(1.5h a week) Tuesday
For returning students: $1,185 with early bird discount*
$1,185 → $1,285 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026
For new students: $1,235 with early bird discount*
$1,235 → $1,335 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

(2.0h a week) Sunday
For returning students: $1,560 with early bird discount*
$1,560 → $1,660 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026
For new students: $1,610 with early bird discount*
$1,610 → $1,710 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

(3.0h a week) Sunday
For returning students: $2,158 with early bird discount*
$2,158 → $2,258 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026
For new students: $2,208 with early bird discount*
$2,208 → $2,308 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Registration

in-person Class

Sunday (2.0 h) 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Classes starts February 8, 2026

in-person Class

Sunday (3.0 h) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Classes start on February 8, 2026

in-person Class

Tuesday (1.5 h) 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Classes start on February 10, 2026

Toddler (2-4 years old) - UES Location

Chinese for toddlers ages 2 to 4 features classes taught using a theme-based curriculum, where students are fully immersed in Chinese language through songs, games and interactive activities. By the end of the course, students will develop basic understanding of Chinese, as well as communication and social skills.

Each semester consists of 14 sessions. Classes are held once a week.

Classes start on February 6, 2026 (Friday) or February 7, 2026 (Saturday).

For any assistance with registration, please contact Yonglian Xiao at [email protected] or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 110.

Fees

Friday (1.5 hours)
For returning students: $1,185 with early bird discount*
*$1,185 → $1,285 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026
For new students: $1,235 with early bird discount*
*$1,235 → $1,335 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

Saturday (2 hours)
For returning students: $1,560 with early bird discount*
*$1,560 → $1,660 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026
For new students: $1,610 with early bird discount*
*$1,610 → $1,710 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

Saturday (3 hours)
For returning students: $2,158 with early bird discount*
*$2,158 → $2,258 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026
For new students: $2,208 with early bird discount*
*$2,208 → $2,308 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Registration

in-person Class

Friday (1.5h) 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Classes start on February 6, 2026

in-person Class

Saturday (2h) 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Classes start on February 7, 2026

in-person Class

Saturday (3h) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Classes start on February 7, 2026

Mandarin Munchkins 小橘豆 for 1-2 years old

Each semester consists of 14 sessions. Classes are held once a week, with the option to enroll for both days.

Classes start February 10, 2026 (Tuesday) and/or February 12, 2026 (Thursday)

For any assistance with registration, please contact Yonglian Xiao at [email protected] or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 110.

Fees

(1 day/week) Tuesday or Thursday
For returning students: $875 with early bird discount*
*$875 → $975 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

For new students: $925 with early bird discount*
*$925 →1,025 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

(2 day/week) Tuesday + Thursday
For returning students: $1,700 with early bird discount*
*$1,700 → $1,850 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

For new students: $1,750 with early bird discount*
*$1,750→$1,900 per semester after early bird discount ends on January 6, 2026

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Registration

in-person Class

Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Classes start February 10, 2026

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in-person Class

Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Classes start February 12, 2026

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in-person Class

Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Classes start February 10, 2026 and February 12, 2026

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Toddler for 2-4 years old

Each semester consists of 14 sessions. Classes are held once a week, with the option to enroll for both days.

Classes start on February 8, 2026 (Sunday) or February 10, 2026 (Tuesday).

For any assistance with registration, please contact Yonglian Xiao at [email protected] or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 110.

Fees

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Registration

in-person Class

Sunday (2.0 h) 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Classes starts February 8, 2026

in-person Class

Sunday (3.0 h) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Classes start on February 8, 2026

in-person Class

Tuesday (1.5 h) 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Classes start on February 10, 2026

Toddler (2-4 years old) - UES Location

Each semester consists of 14 sessions. Classes are held once a week.

Classes start on February 6, 2026 (Friday) or February 7, 2026 (Saturday).

For any assistance with registration, please contact Yonglian Xiao at [email protected] or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 110.

Fees

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Registration

in-person Class

Friday (1.5h) 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Classes start on February 6, 2026

in-person Class

Saturday (2h) 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Classes start on February 7, 2026

in-person Class

Saturday (3h) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Classes start on February 7, 2026

See Our Testimonials

Tom S.

Spring 2020

Learning Mandarin online with the China Institute has been a great experience. My small class with an experienced, knowledgeable and caring instructor has been superb.

Todd K.

Spring 2020

I have tried several teachers in the area I live, none of them were as thoughtful and encouraging as the tutors I found thru the China Institute. Absolutely 100% a recommend, the flexibility of the online system and the professionalism of the teachers has been outstanding.

Allan P.

Spring 2020

I was told the best Chinese language classes in NYC are at the China Institute. So I registered to take both weekly classes AND private classes. The staff and teachers are truly professional and absolutely first class! I am forever grateful!

Have a question?

Please contact our program director Yonglian Xiao at

[email protected]

(212) 744-8181, ext. 110