Live online Mandarin classes for kids ages 3 to 15, built around the Filipino-Chinese experience and open to any family in the Philippines. Whether you want to preserve your heritage or give your child a global edge, we offer a step-by-step path to fluency.
Try a class first: ₱599 for one live group session of 45 to 60 minutes, with no obligation to enroll.
Ages 3 to 15
Grouped by age and level
Up to 4
Students per class
HSK-aligned
Curriculum
100% online
Nationwide
Why Families Choose Little Owls
A Curriculum Made for the Philippines
Lessons are tailored for learners here, bridging local context and global standards.
Experienced and Caring Teachers
Our teachers specialize in early childhood language learning and build confidence in both heritage and non-heritage learners.
Family-Friendly Schedules
After-school slots from Monday to Saturday, with occasional Sunday classes, so Mandarin fits around school and family time.
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The Little Owls Curriculum
We build a foundation for lifelong fluency. Our own curriculum balances the formal requirements of global certification with a child’s natural curiosity.
Aligned With HSK
Our lessons follow a logical progression that integrates HSK standards. Students enjoy the process while steadily meeting HSK learning requirements, so they are prepared for official certification, a globally recognized credential for their future studies.
Play-First Learning at Every Age
The Department of Education uses play-based learning for Kindergarten. We believe that approach should not stop at age six. Mandarin is tonal and character-based, and rote memorization often leads to burnout, so we teach through play at every level, including grade school and high school.
- Retention improves. Lessons stick because they are tied to positive experiences.
- Engagement increases. Students see Mandarin as a skill or a hobby, not a chore.
- The difficulty is managed. We break Mandarin into small, enjoyable milestones.
The result is a balanced program: the academic strength of the HSK framework with the enjoyment of play-based learning.
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A Schedule Built Around Your Family
- Sessions of 45 to 60 minutes. Classes are capped at one hour, which keeps young learners focused and helps the lesson stick.
- After school, not instead of it. Classes usually run Monday to Saturday between 2pm and 8pm, with occasional Sunday classes, so they never compete with school or family time.
- Class recordings. If your child misses a live class, a recording lets them review and stay on track.
- No commute. What started as a BGC-based program is now fully online for families nationwide. Choose classes once or twice a week.
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Expert Teachers and Tracked Progress
Teaching a three-year-old through a screen takes more than patience. Our teachers are trained in active-participation methods, so every session is interactive and suited to the attention spans of toddlers and grade-schoolers alike.
To make sure play leads to real results, we use an internal student progress tracker:
- Individual milestones. We monitor every child’s progress, whatever age they start.
- Objective-led sessions. While a student is playing, the teacher is working through specific curriculum objectives.
- Transparency for parents. Tracking lets us give families clear insight into their child’s development and HSK readiness.
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Quality Teaching at Accessible Rates
Because we teach online, we avoid the overhead of a physical center and can keep fees accessible. You can try a class before committing to anything longer.
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
See all programs or read about our Mandarin classes in Manila.
Need help with your child’s Chinese school work? See how our Chinese school tutoring works: 1-on-1 sessions built on your child’s own textbook, homework and exam coverage.
Book a Trial Class for ₱599
Join one live online group class of 45 to 60 minutes and see how our teachers engage your child. There is no obligation to enroll, and the teacher will share feedback on how your child did.
Have questions about schedules or availability? Message us and we will help.
