What Mandarin classes for kids cost in the Philippines in 2026, from private tutors to small-group…
Why We Started Little Owls
We started Little Owls in 2022 after seeing how many students still struggled to speak Mandarin after years of Chinese school. They were working hard, but the lessons felt distant and rarely matched how kids actually learn.
So we built our classes differently: small groups, live teachers, and a gamified curriculum designed for Filipino learners. Kids look forward to every session, and parents see real progress.
Choose How Your Child Learns
All classes are live and online, taught by fluent Mandarin teachers. Every program follows the Little Owls curriculum in simplified characters and pinyin.
Group Class (Once a Week)
From ₱3,497 a month
on the 12-month plan · ₱6,997 for a single month
- 4 structured classes a month
- Up to 4 students per class
- 45 to 60 minutes each
- Free on the 12-month plan: a weekly QUILL writing and reading class for all ages, plus the OWLS conversation class for ages 7 and below
Group Class (Twice a Week)
From ₱5,499 a month
on the 12-month plan · ₱10,995 for a single month
- 8 structured classes a month
- Up to 4 students per class
- Faster progress through more frequent practice
- Free on the 12-month plan: a weekly QUILL writing and reading class for all ages, plus the OWLS conversation class for ages 7 and below
1-on-1 Tutoring
₱1,500 per session
packages from ₱6,497 for 5 sessions
- 45 to 60 minutes, one teacher, one student
- Follows our curriculum or your child’s school lessons
- Exam review when you send us the coverage
Child in a Filipino-Chinese school? See our Chinese school tutoring for homework help and exam review, or compare all prices.
How It Works
From first message to first class in three steps.
STEP 1
Book a Trial Class
Try a real lesson for P599 before you commit to anything.
STEP 2
We Place Your Child
We group students by age and level, so beginners start with beginners.
STEP 3
Join Live Classes
Small groups of up to 4, online, with worksheets and activities after each lesson.
What Parents Tell Us
Messages from Little Owls parents, shared without names.
“I was amazed on how fast they learned.”
Parent of a Little Owls student
“Thanks so much for being patient and creative with the lessons. It’s amazing to see how much they have learned in so short a time.”
Parent of a Little Owls student
“So happy I made the right choice to enroll with Little Owls.”
Parent of a Little Owls student
“She is enjoying the class. She knows more words now.”
Parent of a Little Owls student
“The writing classes, reading classes and Thursday OWLs are really good in complementing the structured classes.”
Parent of a Little Owls student
“My kids had a good time, and they loved the trial session.”
Parent of a Little Owls student
Start With a Trial Class
One real lesson for P599. Have a question first? Message us and we’ll reply.
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