- At Mandarin Zone, we have been teaching Mandarin to students from around the world since 2008, from absolute beginners to advanced learners. Our students include university students, professionals, and individuals from embassies and large enterprises. What sets us apart is our ability to customize each lesson based on the unique learning needs of our students.
Our team of passionate and experienced teachers, many of whom have been with us for years, are dedicated to helping each student achieve success. Their teaching methods are continuously refined to ensure an engaging and effective learning experience. The success stories from our students are our best testimonials, and we are confident that we can help you achieve great results in your Chinese language journey.
How many students do you have, and where do they come from?
Since 2008, we have worked with over 8,500 students. They come from nearly every part of the world, mainly Europe and the USA, all eager to start learning Chinese.
Our school is conveniently located in the heart of Beijing’s Chaoyang District, just a 2-minute walk from Tuanjiehu Subway Station (Exit B). We are situated in Sanlitun, a vibrant area known for its embassies, international companies, and as a popular destination for foreigners in Beijing.
Our location provides students with easy access to the subway, making it simple to explore the city. After classes, students can enjoy the lively atmosphere of Sanlitun, which offers a wide range of restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, bars, and clubs, all within walking distance.
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Our Mandarin language school is open during the following hours:
- Weekdays: 9 AM to 9 PM
- Weekends: 10 AM to 4 PM
Whether you’re looking to start learning Chinese or improve your Mandarin skills, you can visit us or contact our Chinese language school during these business hours for any inquiries or to schedule your lessons.
- If you’re abroad: You can apply online through our dedicated application page.
- If you’re in Beijing: You can visit our school in person and sign up for the course that suits your needs.
For international students, after confirming your program, we require full payment of both the tuition fees and accommodation to secure your spot.
To ensure a smooth application process, we recommend that students apply 2 to 3 months before their planned arrival in China. However, you are welcome to submit your application anytime before your intended start date. This will give us enough time to assist with your visa and other arrangements.
At Mandarin Zone, a professional Chinese language training school for foreigners, we offer a wide range of courses designed to meet different learning goals:
- Standard and Intensive Chinese Courses: Tailored for adult learners, we offer both small group Chinese classes and 1-on-1 Mandarin lessons to improve your language skills effectively.
- Summer Camp for Kids and Teenagers: Special programs combining fun and intensive learning for younger students who want to immerse themselves in Mandarin Chinese.
- Online Chinese Classes: For those who are unable to join us in Beijing, we provide flexible online Mandarin courses so you can study anywhere.
- HSK Preparation Courses: Comprehensive programs designed to help students prepare for the HSK test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), China’s official standardized test for Mandarin proficiency.
Our courses are designed specifically for foreigners learning Mandarin and cater to all skill levels, ensuring personalized learning experiences.
At Mandarin Zone, we offer different Chinese language programs depending on your schedule, learning goals, and preferences:
- Standard Chinese Program: Ideal for students planning to stay in Beijing long-term. This program runs for 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday, and allows you to balance your studies with time to explore the city, practice Chinese in real-life settings, and review lessons at your own pace.
- Intensive Chinese Program: Best suited for students with limited time in Beijing. This course is designed to achieve faster results, with 6 hours of classes daily, Monday to Friday. It’s perfect for those who want to maximize their learning in a shorter period.
- Tailor-Made Chinese Course: If you have specific learning goals, such as preparing for an exam or focusing on a particular industry, our tailor-made course is a flexible option customized to meet your needs.
When choosing between 1-on-1 classes and group classes:
- Group Classes: Perfect if you enjoy learning in a social environment with classmates. With a maximum of 6 students, you’ll benefit from peer interaction while still receiving personal attention from the teacher.
- 1-on-1 Classes: Ideal if you prefer a more focused, personalized learning experience. Whether you choose the standard or intensive program, 1-on-1 classes offer faster progress with lessons tailored entirely to your learning pace and objectives.
At Mandarin Zone, we require each student to arrange their own health insurance, which should be valid for the entire duration of their program. It is important to ensure that your health insurance covers any potential medical needs during your stay in China.
At Mandarin Zone, we group students based on their Mandarin proficiency level to ensure an effective learning environment. On average, our group classes have 3 students, with a maximum of 6 students per class. This small class size allows for more personalized attention and interaction, ensuring that each student can actively participate and improve their Chinese language skills.
At Mandarin Zone, all of our classes are taught in Chinese to create a fully immersive learning environment. Even for absolute beginners, our teachers minimize the use of English, relying instead on pictures, videos, gestures, and body language to aid in comprehension. As your Chinese proficiency improves, the use of English will gradually decrease, allowing you to engage more deeply with the language and understand more each day.
We recommend that you visit your doctor before traveling to China to determine which vaccinations are advised based on your personal health and travel plans. Some vaccinations may require multiple doses over a few weeks, so it’s important to consult your doctor well in advance to ensure you’re fully prepared for your trip.
Our teachers at Mandarin Zone have been with us since 2008 and bring extensive experience in teaching Chinese to foreign students. All of our teachers hold a bachelor’s degree, and most also have a master’s degree in education or related fields. We believe our best endorsement comes from our students—check out our testimonials to see their feedback on our teachers’ dedication and expertise!
If you become ill during your stay, a representative from Mandarin Zone will assist you. We will accompany you to the hospital if necessary and help you obtain any required medication. Our school is conveniently located within 1 kilometer of three large hospitals, ensuring that medical assistance is always close by, and we are committed to supporting your health and well-being during your time with us.
Currently, we do not have a dedicated pricing page on our website. However, if you would like detailed information about the pricing for our Chinese language programs, including group classes, 1-on-1 lessons, and tailor-made courses, feel free to contact us via the chat box in the bottom-right corner of the page. Our team will be happy to assist you with any pricing inquiries and provide all the necessary details.
Yes, we can provide both airport pick up and drop off services. Just let us know your departure or arrival information at least 2 weeks in advance, and we will promptly get back to you with pricing information.
We can arrange several accommodation options including homestays and several different types of hotel accommodation to suit all budgets and individual needs: at this page you can find all the info you need with our comprehensive guide to accommodation.
Since 2008, we have partnered with dozens of local Beijing families to offer home-stay accommodation for our students. These families have extensive experience hosting international students, ensuring you feel welcomed and supported. Living with a Chinese family will also help you improve your language skills by providing daily practice opportunities in an immersive environment.
In your home-stay, you’ll have a private bedroom with free Wi-Fi, 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and a shared bathroom. It’s the perfect way to experience local life while advancing your Mandarin studies. For more details about our homestay option, feel free to contact us.
At Mandarin Zone, we provide a range of services to ensure students traveling on their own are safe and well-supported:
- Airport pick-up and drop-off: We offer airport transfers for all students to ensure they reach their accommodation safely.
- Apartment accommodation: For students staying in our apartments, you will share the space with other Mandarin Zone students, providing a community environment.
- Home-stay accommodation: For home-stay students, we will show you how to travel to and from the school. Host families provide breakfast and dinner, giving you a full cultural experience.
- Under 18s: Students under 18 will be escorted to and from school each day for added safety and convenience.
Our goal is to make your stay in Beijing as comfortable and stress-free as possible, whether you’re in our apartments or with a host family.
Yes, you can arrange your own accommodation in Beijing. However, for students staying less than 3 months, we highly recommend arranging accommodation through Mandarin Zone. The main reason is that most landlords in Beijing do not accept short-term rentals, and if they do, the rent is often significantly higher than usual. By choosing our accommodation options, you’ll get a more affordable and hassle-free stay.
If you need to leave early, please refer to our terms and conditions page for detailed information about our policies regarding early departures. It includes important information about refunds, cancellations, and other conditions related to leaving before the end of your program. If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact us directly.
If a student is unhappy with the teacher assigned by Mandarin Zone, the student can request a change of teacher. Please check our terms and policy page for more detailed information.
If you will leave Beijing, you have two options: we can convert your remaining class into our online classes or you can transfer the remaining classes to your family or friends who are in Beijing.
For all our programs, if you choose a fixed schedule we normally assign a teacher to the group in order to see your improvement since the beginning and act according to it. If your schedule is not fixed, and vary week by week, we usually have two teachers assigned to one single student in order to be able to cover any possible arrangement. Of course in case of major force events if the teacher assigned to the group can’t come for that day we will have another teacher ready to take over the class. Most of our teachers are working with us since 2008 and are reliable and professional and ,most of all, are passionate about their job to teach Chinese to foreign students.
Only for the students already in Beijing we can arrange a free trial class in our school. We are sure that if your try us you will want to join Mandarin Zone.
Please refer to our terms and conditions page to see all the details about our policies.
Each class lasts 50 minutes and between two classes there 10 minutes break: this time is necessary for the students to rest a while and at the same time to digest what they have learnt for 50 minutes.
Standard course are 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday: both group and 1on1 classes; Intensive course are 6 hours per day from Monday to Friday: both group and 1on1 classes;
Our tailor made program is designed on you, so you will decide the schedule most suitable for you: for this program we require a minimum of 10 classes per week.
For students who are already in Beijing, we accept both cash and credit cards, which can be any Chinese cards, VISA and MasterCard. For students who are abroad, we will send you a link and you can pay the tuition online, in this way, only Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB can be accepted. You can also pay by bank transfer or through PayPal.
Every student’s learning rate is different cause it depends upon many different factors, like how many class attended every month and of course every student has his own aptitude toward foreign language learning. Based on our experience with our standard course of 20 classes per week, a student can reach a survival Chinese level in more or less 2 weeks; with this level the student can hang around Beijing and have simple daily communication in Chinese (self introduction, ordering food, asking directions, shopping, expressing simple topics related to daily life, etc).
We had lot of students who have studied with us preparing for the HSK and passed the test successfully. We will create a study plan tailored to your Mandarin level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Checkout out our dedicated HSK page to find out more information about the HSK test.
With our corporate programs we offer the chance for the student to have class in its own office: check out the related page and see how your company and our school can cooperate together.