Learn Mandarin

[pklala]

I am not a native Chinese speaker but would like to lean basic Mandarin through some classes. Tried searching on google but it did not give me a lot of options (New Concept mandarin only). I would like to take some group lessons and not one on one due to the costs involved. Can anyone suggest some good institutes teaching Chinese in Singapore?

Thanks in advance

[luxiana]

if you are serious about learning chinese you can check with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (on alexandra road if i remember well) when their next session starts

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[rhino]

I did a semester at NUS extension (intermediate level). Their classes are fairly intensive (2.5 hrs per class twice per week) - class runs for about 20 weeks and costs about S$1,300 - not the cheapest option, but the class I was in (which was like level 6 or 7) had about 7 or 8 students who had been there from the very first level class (though I think this was more about the quality of their teacher than the institution). They're at Park Mall on Penang Rd.

[DimWit Kid]

Singapore Chinese Chamber of commerce is on Victoria Rd.. That one is quite good and cheaper option to NUS Extension.

[luxiana]

wow, i remember it was a bit steep for the Chinese chamber though...
I think that companies are paying for their staff to learn chinese there.

if I remember well, the good thing with the Chinese Chamber is that if you take the exam with them it is recognized as a degree.

[sourisso]

i guess that to apply for course at Chinese Chamber(..) you need to be resident already.. i mean, they wont deliver a student pass for you if you join the course i guess ?

[trinity511]

Heres two cents worth Peoples Association have Mandarin classes at various locations around Singapore