Educational Philosophy & Goals
The Ottawa Chinese Language School (OCLS) is dedicated to promoting Chinese culture and education. It organizes various cultural activities, fosters cultural and educational exchanges, and actively integrates into Canada's multicultural landscape. The school is committed to providing systematic, professional, and practical Chinese language and cultural education for both Chinese and non-Chinese heritage students, as well as adult learners.
- Helping Chinese heritage learners build a strong Chinese foundation and maintain their cultural roots.
- Helping non-Chinese learners master Chinese from scratch and enhance cross-cultural communication skills.
- Offering practical Chinese courses for adults, such as for business and travel.
- Promoting community interaction and multicultural integration through language.
Children & Youth Curriculum
1. Beginner Class
Focus: Interest Cultivation, Language Sense Development
- Master the Pinyin system
- Recognize 150–300 common characters
- Basic vocabulary (family, animals, food, etc.)
- Project-based learning: Create a "My First Chinese Picture Book"
2. Intermediate Class
Focus: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Expansion
- Expand vocabulary to 500–800 characters
- Learn idioms, fables, and historical stories
- Able to write short, well-structured paragraphs
- Project-based learning: Create an "Idiom Story Booklet"
3. Advanced Class
Focus: Speech & Debate, In-depth Culture
- Master writing forms like argumentative and expository essays
- Deepen understanding of Chinese history and literature
- Enhance presentation and discussion skills
- Project-based learning: Plan a cultural exhibition / research report
Adult Curriculum
Adult Beginner Class
Basic vocabulary for daily life, work, and socializing. Master Pinyin, engage in daily conversations like ordering food and shopping.
Adult Intermediate Chinese Class
Improve fluency, read news and short articles, write emails. Discuss social topics and traditional customs.
Business Chinese Class
Business etiquette, email writing (inquiries/replies), meeting expressions, customized for professional needs.
Learning Outcomes
Understand
Daily expressions
Speak
Confident conversation
Read
News & short articles
Write
Business emails
Culture
Etiquette & customs
Communicate
Real-world application
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