Heritage learners
Ma Liping Chinese
For children who already understand and speak some Mandarin and are ready to build confident reading and writing.
- Age
- 5 years and over
- Best fit
- Basic spoken Mandarin
- Fee
- $110 per term, plus textbooks
Choose by learner
Different starting points. One place to compare them.
Begin with your child's age and experience with spoken Mandarin. Course availability varies by campus, so the next step is to compare locations.
Language programs
Start from the experience they already have.
New and developing speakers
Spoken Chinese
A bilingual pathway focused on useful spoken Chinese, supported by introductory character reading and writing.
- Age
- 6 years and over
- Best fit
- New to Mandarin or from a dialect background
- Fee
- $110 per term
Weekday option
Red Hill after-school Chinese
A mid-week program designed for children from both Chinese-speaking and non-Chinese-speaking families.
- When
- Wednesday, 3:15-5:30pm; lesson from 3:30pm
- Where
- Red Hill Primary School
- Fee
- $230 per term for 10 sessions
Beyond language
Creative and interest classes
Drawing, dance, programming and chess extend the school day through activities that vary between campuses.
- Age
- Varies by activity
- When
- Before or after weekend Chinese classes
- Fee
- Generally from $15 per session
Fees and offerings summarise public 2026 information. Confirm current details with the school before registering.