Dame Alice Owen’s After-School Mandarin Classes
From Beginner to GCSE Chinese
Small classes · Experienced teachers · Free trial lesson
Learn Mandarin through language, culture and interactive activities in a supportive learning environment.
Class Timetable
4:15-5:15 pm | Beginner Mandarin
Starting September 2026
For Year 7 and Year 8 students at Dame Alice Owen’s School, and children aged 8+ from Potters Bar and surrounding areas.
Suitable for students who are completely new to Mandarin or already have some previous learning experience.
Course Information
📍 Location: Dame Alice Owen’s School, B2 Classroom
📅 Day: Every Wednesday
💰 Fee: £15 per lesson
🍂 Autumn Term 2026
16 September – 9 December (11 sessions)
Dates:
16 Sep · 23 Sep · 30 Sep · 14 Oct · 21 Oct · 4 Nov · 11 Nov · 18 Nov · 25 Nov · 2 Dec · 9 Dec
No class:
7 Oct (INSET day) · 28 Oct & 2 Nov (Half Term)
Term Fee: £165 (£15 × 11 sessions)
Meet the Teachers
Jenny Lin
Founder of Herts Mandarin School
With over 10 years of Mandarin teaching experience and author of Mandarin books for children.
MaYingling
Experienced Teaching Assistant
Supporting students in building confidence and enjoying their Mandarin learning journey.
Find out more about our teachers: https://hertsmandarin.co.uk/about
A Clear Mandarin Learning Journey: From Jinbu 1 to GCSE Chinese
Jinbu 1
Build strong foundations in Mandarin listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.
Jinbu 2
Develop greater confidence, expand vocabulary, and improve overall language skills through more challenging communication activities.
GCSE Chinese (9–1)
Prepare students for GCSE success with structured language development and exam preparation.
Why Choose Herts Mandarin?
✔ Experienced native Mandarin teachers
✔ Small, supportive classes
✔ Fun and interactive lessons
✔ Language and cultural learning combined
✔ Clear progression towards GCSE Chinese
Open to Dame Alice Owen’s students and their siblings.
Contact
Book a Free Trial Lesson
📱 WhatsApp: 07928 717162
📧 Email: hertsmandarin@gmail.com