Personalised Approach To Chinese Teaching
At Hutong School, we pride ourselves on our teaching quality, for which we’ve been awarded the iStudy Guide award for Educational Excellence. We believe that personalized teaching is the key to fast and effective results, which is why we keep our group classes small and offer a range of customizable courses.
To ensure our students enroll on the right program and progress towards their learning goals, we offer a one-on-one level assessment and study plan. Based on this, our experienced teachers expertly adapt their style and course content to suit your interest and aims, ensuring classes are relevant and motivating.
Our Teachers
All of our Chinese teachers at Hutong School are native Mandarin speakers with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. They have undergone intensive training and are evaluated monthly to maintain high teaching standards. Each teacher holds a degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and has a passion for sharing their language and culture. With excellent interpersonal skills, our instructors can adapt their lessons to suit students from various backgrounds. Many have also taught Chinese abroad, giving them a deep understanding of how to effectively communicate and tailor lessons to diverse learners. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your Chinese skills, our experienced team ensures a personalized and supportive learning experience.
Our Awards
We are proud winners of various awards which recognise the quality of our courses and services:
That's Beijing Lifestyle Awards: Mandarin School of the Year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023
That's Shanghai Lifestyle Awards: Mandarin School of the Year 2021, 2023
iStudy Global Awards: Academic Excellence Award of the Year, 2017/18
BonApp Awards: Mandarin School of the Year 2019 Beijing & Shanghai
GoAbroad: Top Rated Organization 2021, 2022
GoAbroad: Top Rated Online Program 2021, 2022
"The Hutong School in Shanghai will always hold a special place in my heart. The teachers are truly top-quality, able to teach at a variety of Chinese levels and matching up with the individual needs of the students flawlessly. I was extremely satisfied with my teachers, and really felt like I was learning at my maximum pace in my one-on-one lessons. Highly recommended.” Elliot S.
Innovative Teaching Methodology
With over 18 years of experience teaching Mandarin, the Hutong School teaching methodology has been proven to accelerate the language learning process. Our unique approach separates spoken Chinese from character recognition, promoting total immersion to help students start speaking Mandarin from the very beginning. As you progress in speaking Chinese, you also gain an understanding of the logic behind Chinese character construction, which helps lay a solid foundation for character memorization. This proven method ensures a more effective, efficient, and enjoyable way to learn Mandarin.
Our students have the chance to study from a range of quality course materials, including our very own textbook series and interactive learning platform. These are designed to help you learn practical modern-day Chinese and practice anywhere and anytime.
HSK Integration And Preparation
Our teaching methodology is closely aligned with the levels and vocabulary of the HSK curriculum, meaning that you can use your Hutong School Chinese program to prepare for the HSK exam of any level. To speed up your learning and target a specific HSK exam, you can sign up for one of our HSK preparation courses in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Suzhou, or online.
"I take Mandarin Classes at Hutong School and I can recommend Hutong School to everyone! The teachers are very nice and patient. Their teaching method is a lot of fun and after just a few hours you can already start practicing.” Barbara.
Guaranteed Results
Our results-oriented method guarantees fast improvement. Whether your target is to converse fluently with business partners, pass an HSK exam or enroll on a university course, we can customize a teaching plan to get you there.
In only 3 months' time, new participants will be able to engage in basic conversation in Chinese and recognize around 600 characters. The combination of classes, free tutoring, and the immersion into Chinese culture will help you progress faster than ever before.
Visit our Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, or Suzhou school to arrange a free trial class, or sign up for our Intensive Chinese Program.