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Chinese / Mandarin Language (*10 Hours of Classes per Week)

SLC Malaysia
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Course description

Mandarin (Basic, Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced Level) - HSK1, HSK2, HSK3 & HSK4

Basic Mandarin course is ideal for people who want a basic introduction to the language, culture and who wish to communicate with friends, family members, colleagues and people in the local community or in countries where Mandarin is spoken. Students will learn to speak, read and understand Mandarin for everyday situations. HSK Syllabus is used as a standard for International recognition.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-52 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 120 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 45 years old
Average 20 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The Special Language Centre (SLC) was established in the year 2000 with the aim of promoting the importance and usage of languages, English, German, French, Mandarin and Malay Language in our increasingly global environment.

At SLC, teaching methods are given extreme importance and the student is our main priority. Lessons are prepared and delivered with the individual student in mind. To this end, classes are kept to a minimum number so that our instructors can give the necessary attention to our students.

Located among lush greenery in the bustling suburb of Sunway, SLC is akin to a paradise getaway in the middle of the city. Being along the main artery connecting Kuala Lumpur to Shah Alam, SLC is served by a variety of transportation modes. Among them is the KTM Komuter, one of the fastest and most convenient modes of transport in the city.

“SLC provides accommodation facilities for students who are not from the Klang Valley and desire a place to stay close by. The Suriamas Hostel is located only 10 minutes away from SLC and provides excellent accommodation convenience to students.

SLC can boast of having lecturers of the utmost quality and qualifications. Our lecturers come with years of experience in teaching, motivating, encouraging and guiding students to their ultimate achievements.

Apart from their impeccable and illustrious qualifications, what truly sets our lecturers apart is their 'heart for students'. Our lecturers have a deep concern for the success and well being of our students. This creates a bond between lecturer and student that lasts long after the students' tenure with SLC.

All International students in SLC will come under the umbrella of the International Student Office, which has been set up to look into all affairs concerning international students right from the time they arrive in Malaysia. The ISO will make sure that you are picked up at the airport promptly, look into your accommodation needs, make your visa arrangements, and all other matters to settle you in as comfortably as possible.

Year opened
2000
Number of classrooms
7

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Chinese Mandarin speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with Chinese Mandarin teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at SLC Malaysia varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 20.

SLC teaches students from all over the world, including:

Malaysia
15%
Japan
8%
Brazil
5%
Guinea
5%
Indonesia
5%
Philippines
5%
Russia
5%
Thailand
5%
Uganda
5%
Yemen
5%
Syria
4%
Jordan
3%
Morocco
3%
Vietnam
3%
Australia
2%
Iran
2%
Iraq
2%
Libya
2%
Tanzania
2%
Bolivia
1%
China
1%
Kazakhstan
1%
Kenya
1%
Laos
1%
Lithuania
1%
Mauritius
1%
Mongolia
1%
Sri Lanka
1%
Sudan
1%
USA
1%
Uzbekistan
1%
Other
2%

School holidays

SLC does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

SLC Malaysia is located in the heart of Malaysia's Education Hub , Subang Jaya, SLC is akin to a paradise getaway in the middle of the city. Being along the main artery connecting Kuala Lumpur to Shah Alam, SLC is served by a variety of transportation modes. Among them is the LRT,Train Komuter, one of the fastest and most convenient modes of transport from SLC to/fro City of Kuala Lumpur.

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reviews

Reviews

50% recommend

based on 2 reviews
5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
0
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Housing

"The Chinese language course did not reach my expectations."

Martina Huber, student from Malaysia

The classmates where very nice and also the teacher. Sadly, there was only one Chinese teacher, who taught the Chinese Level HSK3 and HSK1. I needed to have a teacher for Level HSK6, so I did self-studying.

They also asked me to pay additionally 100€ for the placement test to find out my Chinese level. This placement test was not really a placement test because the test level was around HSK3, it did not get harder in the end, what you normally expect from a placement test.

For the money I payed for the 4 weeks, I really expected more. And yes, I compare this course with the one I did in China. Perhaps I cannot compare it with the courses in Malaysia and the courses in Malaysia are not so challenging.

The location was not so far away from my house, so it was very comfortable. Sadly we as students were not allowed to use the toilets in the SLC department but had to go to the public toilets instead. Nobody told us why. If they would have told us why, I would understand it. Perhaps it has something to do with the culture or covid etc.

The activities were fun but they were at the studying time and we had to pay for them. So we did not have class and also had to pay additionally.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
1 Aug 2022 - 26 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"SLC is a very nice and high-quality school with professional teachers and lecturers."

APPIAH DOMINIC JOE

The classes are okay and they have excellent teachers.

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Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
10 weeks
Date of study
19 Oct 2014 - 1 Jan 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

SLC offers the following housing types:
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 323
weekly
Age range: 18 - 44 years old
Address: Jalan PJS 10/11, SS 10, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 46150 , Malaysia
Location: Outside the city center of Petaling Jaya
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 20 - 40 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Friday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 323
SLC provides accommodation for students who reside outside the immediate vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and the Klang Valley.

Students will be housed in Suriamas Condo, a hostel which is approximately 10 minutes from SLC campus in Sunway.

Suriamas Condo equipped with many facilities to ensure the students' stay there is comfortable and convenient.

Students staying in the hostel can avail themselves of the following facilities

•IT Broadband Access
•Laundry Services
•Swimming Pool
•24 hour security
•Jacuzzi

•Gymnasium
•Tennis Court
•Badminton Court
•Table Tennis
•Multipurpose hall

•BBQ pit
•Cafeteria
•Groceries Store
•Stationary Shop

Sriamas Condo is located strategically with easy access to and from major towns like Subang Jaya and Sunway and also the two major cities of Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam.

Students can choose between Single Occupancy Rooms or even Double or Thriple Sharing Rooms. All rooms are also fully furnished. Selected rooms come with air-conditioning and water heating facilities.

TV rooms, reading rooms and prayer rooms area also provided for students' convenience.

*Some of this Facilities need advanced booking or fees applicable

Private apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals

S$ 484
weekly
Age range: 18 - 45 years old
Address: Jalan PJS 10/11, SS 10, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 46150 , Malaysia
Location: Outside the city center of Petaling Jaya
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 20 - 40 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Friday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 484
SLC provides accommodation for students who reside outside the immediate vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and the Klang Valley.

Students will be housed in Suriamas Condo, a hostel which is approximately 10 minutes from SLC campus in Sunway.

Suriamas Condo equipped with many facilities to ensure the students' stay there is comfortable and convenient.

Students staying in the hostel can avail themselves of the following facilities

•IT Broadband Access
•Laundry Services
•Swimming Pool
•24 hour security
•Jacuzzi

•Gymnasium
•Tennis Court
•Badminton Court
•Table Tennis
•Multipurpose hall

•BBQ pit
•Cafeteria
•Groceries Store
•Stationary Shop

Sriamas Condo is located strategically with easy access to and from major towns like Subang Jaya and Sunway and also the two major cities of Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam.

Students can choose between Single Occupancy Rooms or even Double or Thriple Sharing Rooms. All rooms are also fully furnished. Selected rooms come with air-conditioning and water heating facilities.

TV rooms, reading rooms and prayer rooms area also provided for students' convenience.

*Some of this Facilities need advanced booking or fees applicable
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged RM 2,500 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Petaling Jaya based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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