Learn Chinese in Orange County

Chinese-TeacherThe Orange County Lingual Institute is the premier Chinese language school in Orange County, offering Costa Mesa Chinese classes for all levels of Orange County Chinese students. The Mandarin Chinese courses are taught at our new facility next to the South Coast Plaza at a cost of $295 per eight-week term. Formerly the Orange County branch of the Beverly Hills Lingual Institute, we take pride in offering Orange County’s premier Chinese instruction using highly educated native-speaking Chinese teachers and university texts. Chinese language tutors are also available for private instruction and corporate programs.

When you want to learn Chinese in Orange County, the Orange County Lingual Institute at South Coast Plaza is your best choice.

Current Schedule of Chinese Classes

We offer as comprehensive a schedule of Orange County Chinese classes as possible. The levels of classes scheduled reflect our current students’ needs and the anticipated requirements of new students. We may also offer a semi-private Chinese class or private Chinese lessons for any level of Chinese. All regularly scheduled classes meet once a week for 80 minutes during an eight-week term. Below are the currently scheduled Chinese language classes.

Spring I Term (3/4/24 - 5/2/24)Spring II Term (5/6/24 - 6/27/24)
Beg IW6:00p In-PersonBeg ITh7:35p In-Person
Beg IIW7:35p In-PersonBeg IIW6:00p In-Person
Beg II+W7:35p In-Person

If your level and preferred time is not shown, please call; we often add beginning classes after the schedule is published in order to accommodate demand. Please note that the Little Lingual class for children ages 6-11 meets for 60 minutes each week and costs $250 per term.

Why You Should Enroll in Our Chinese Classes

chinese-language-classesThe Orange County Lingual Institute would like to invite you to learn Chinese at our award- winning school where we are proud to offer Chinese and over 15 other languages. Alternatively known as Chinese and /or Mandarin, this language of China as well as the local and the worldwide Chinese community is truly a language rich in history and culture. We combine the best Chinese teachers, dedicated and motivated fellow Chinese students, an extremely comprehensive schedule, and a location convenient to residents of the Orange County area including the communities of Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton, Mission Viejo, Westminster, Newport Beach, Buena Park, Lake Forest, Tustin, Yorba Linda, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, La Habra, Fountain Valley, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Cypress, Brea, Stanton, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Seal Beach, Long Beach, and other nearby cities.

This is what our students say (click for additional reviews):

  • “The best teacher that I have ever had! She really cares about her students…and has great understanding of their language needs. They are very lucky to have such a fantastic teacher.”
  • “Nice facility and friendly and knowledgeable teachers.”

ChineseScene2Signing up for a Chinese course and acquiring a new skill makes busy moms, working heroes and seasoned travelers eager to greet the day. This energy plus a shared commitment makes learning fun and effective at our Chinese School. Combined with other nearby attractions, such as dining and shopping, we can help make language study an event instead of an obligation. Come experience the best Chinese courses in Orange County.

If you are not based in the Orange County area, we are proud to recommend the following language schools that teach Chinese and many other languages with a comprehensive well-rounded and high-quality approach to teaching in a small classroom environment:

Beverly Hills, CA: Beverly Hills Lingual Institute
Monterey, CA: Monterey Institute

Chinese Links

The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles
Chinese National Tourist Office

Susan S.
October 18, 2023

I highly recommend the O.C. Lingual Institute. I have attended several semesters of Spanish classes on-line with Areli as my instructor. Areli is an...
Alisa A.
July 3, 2023

Excellent classes, small class sizes, great professor and great administration.
Phia S.
January 12, 2023

After moving to a bigger city, I am adoring all of the amenities OC has to offer; OC Lingual institute being high on the list! I speak conversational...
Kolya I.
August 6, 2019

Absolutely cosmopolitan selection of languages and people on offer with excellent service and wonderful teachers. I would recommend this place to anyone seeking to learn another language
Amin P.
August 6, 2019

Clean and luxury environment, very great, kind and professional teachers...I got the accent reduction class it was so useful.
Henriette H R.
August 11, 2019

Great teachers. Amazing staff supports. Best location in oc. Convenient and safe parking. Classes are rich in contents and appropriate. The private classes are reasonably priced and very very practical. Highly recommended.
Monica D.
June 20, 2019

I have been going to OCLI for nearly a year, and I have enjoyed the experience of learning new languages with awesome, effective, and welcoming instructors and staff. Learning languages is important to me and I am so grateful this incredible resource is available to Orange County.
Judy T.
April 4, 2019

The teachers are excellent and the staff is efficient and friendly. The school is very well run and organized. My husband and I take classes there are we both impressed with the quality of instruction and the administration staff. The parking is convenient and the school validates the parking for the time in class. We would recommend this school for language students.
Dianne P.
August 3, 2018

Wonderful place to learn a new language. They offer many language classes. Native speaking teachers with great experience of teaching. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend !!!