G7-12 Reading & Writing
Overview
As students transition into their junior and senior high years, their cognitive abilities, critical thinking skills, and worldview rapidly expand. To meet their advanced learning needs, we proudly offer the G7-12 Advanced Chinese Course. This course is designed to seamlessly build upon an elementary Chinese foundation, transforming students from everyday language users into proficient bilingual leaders capable of deep analysis, literary appreciation, academic inquiry, and creative expression in Chinese.
Course Fees：$520 CAD / Semester
Available Intakes
Course Dates: September 9, 2025, to January 8, 2026
Duration: 16 weeks
Holiday Break: Please note there will be a Christmas and New Year break from December 22, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM ET
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2025
Class Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
Key Facts
Teaching Language: Chinese
Course Duration: Total 32 class hours (2 hours/week).
Target Audience: Students of Chinese heritage from Grade 7 – 12.
Class Format: Online classes, with video recordings provided for review.
Learning Outcomes
Extensive Vocabulary: Master 3,200 characters and over 5,000 words, building a solid foundation for advanced reading and writing.
Official Proficiency Level: Exceed HSK Level 4, meeting the language standards for admission to Chinese universities.
Advanced Literary Reading: Independently read and analyze modern and contemporary Chinese literature, and understand basic Classical Chinese with annotations.
Advanced Essay Writing: Compose 500-character argumentative and complex narrative essays with clear viewpoints and rigorous logic.
Rich Cultural Knowledge: Gain a systematic understanding of Chinese literature, history, and philosophy, fostering a deep cultural foundation.
University Application Boost:
Academic Edge: Provides a strong advantage for achieving high scores on IB/AP Chinese exams and offers the potential for Canadian high school credits.
Admissions Edge: Stand out in top university applications with exceptional bilingual skills and profound cultural literacy.
Course Description
Authoritative Curriculum: “Zhongwen” Junior High Version
This program exclusively uses the “Zhongwen” (《中文》) Junior High Version (Volumes 1-6), designed by Jinan University for adolescent heritage learners worldwide. Compared to the elementary series, this curriculum features a comprehensive upgrade in content depth and breadth, with a core focus on:
Enhanced Literary Focus: Introducing classic essays and fictional excerpts from renowned modern and contemporary Chinese authors (such as Lu Xun, Zhu Ziqing, and others).
Cultivation of Critical Thinking: Featuring texts with greater depth on topics spanning society, history, and philosophy, designed to stimulate independent and critical thought.
Introduction to Classical Chinese: Systematically incorporating units on Classical Chinese (文言文) to build a solid foundation in traditional Chinese studies.
Advanced Writing Standards: Providing systematic instruction on the methodologies for writing argumentative, expository, and complex narrative essays.
Program Structure & Pacing
This six-year program is synchronized with the Canadian secondary school system, from Grade 7 to Grade 12. We adopt a pace of completing one textbook volume per academic year, ensuring students have ample time to digest, comprehend, and apply the knowledge from each stage as they progress steadily toward their final goal.
Grade 7: “Zhongwen” Junior High Volume 1
Grade 8: “Zhongwen” Junior High Volume 2
Grade 9: “Zhongwen” Junior High Volume 3
Grade 10: “Zhongwen” Junior High Volume 4
Grade 11: “Zhongwen” Junior High Volume 5
Grade 12: “Zhongwen” Junior High Volume 6