Mandarin Classes For Kids In Hong Kong: Chinese Tutors, Cantonese Classes & More

Looking for an A-Level Chinese tutor or Middle Years Programme Chinese tutor (MYP Chinese tutor)? Perhaps you want your little linguist to start young with a Mandarin kindergarten? Choose from a wide range of Cantonese or Mandarin classes for kids in Hong Kong to learn Chinese.

One of the most useful gifts you can give a child is the ability to speak more than one language, and here in Hong Kong it’s so easy to expose your little linguist to two, three or even more foreign languages. In this roundup, you’ll find the different ways in which kids can learn Chinese in Hong Kong (a Hong Kong Mama offers her advice on learning Chinese here!), with Mandarin-speaking playgroups, Mandarin and Cantonese classes and Chinese tutors to help them on their way to fluency. Your kids are sure to go from monoglots to Mandarin masterminds in no time. From Mandarin preschools and Cantonese kindergartens, right though to IGCSE or IB Chinese tutors, you’re sure to find the right Chinese language class to fit your family’s needs. Putonghua perfectionist here we come…So yi, er, san – let’s go!

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Featured Mandarin Classes In Hong Kong

Qurio Education – After-school Mandarin classes with Cantonese and Mandarin vocabulary, phrases, grammar rules and more

Head to Qurio Education, the learning centre for kids aged from 3 to 12 years old, for after-school classes in Mandarin, English, math and more. Here you’ll find the Qurio Summer Mandarin Bridging Course for 5 to 6 years olds. Over nine lessons, youngsters will learn how to distinguishing between Cantonese and Mandarin vocabulary, phrases, and grammar rules. The course is two lessons a week (one hour every Tuesday and Thursday), and gives your child a Mandarin pinyin foundation to achieve clear pronunciation and tonal accuracy. Give your child an instant boost in Mandarin and prepare for a smooth transition to K3 and primary school.

The summer Mandarin Bridging Course will run from Tuesday, 2 to Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 (3:30pm to 4:40pm) and costs $2,500 for 9 lessons (terms and conditions apply). Find out about Qurio’s summer camps here.

Age: 3 to 12 years (5 to 6 years old for the Summer Mandarin Bridging Course)

Mandarin Classes For Kids In Hong Kong

Mini Mandarins Learning Centre – Immersive Mandarin playgroup in Hong Kong with native Mandarin-speaking teachers

Rest assured that kids will have a ball (and not even realise they’re learning) at Mini Mandarins. Give them a head start on their Mandarin classes and get those linguistic skills underway through interactive play, practice and other fun activities. From conversations to reading, writing and putting their learning into practice, all programmes here are run in small groups of four to six children with experienced native Mandarin-speaking teachers. Courses are set within an immersive Mandarin environment with real-world settings (including a mini supermarket, fire station and an airport).

Age: 1.5 and up

Mini Mandarins Learning Centre – Causeway Bay Campus, 3/F, Capital Commercial Building, 26 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2320 1128, [email protected], www.minimandarins.com 

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Beijing Mandarin – From Mandarin playgroup right through to Advanced Chinese lessons and Mandarin exam prep

Located in Wan Chai, Beijing Mandarin offers a plethora of classes from 2 to 3.5-year-olds, as well as test prep for teenagers facing big exams. There are four pipeline programmes to choose from: Baby First Chinese, My Fun Chinese, My Fun Chinese-Higher and My Smart Chinese (for teens). These are available in-person and online. It offers Mandarin exam prep, private Mandarin tuition and advanced Chinese as well, so you can bet your kid’s Mandarin needs will be taken care of here.

Ages: 2 to 3.5 years

Beijing Mandarin, 23/F, Winsan Tower, 98 Thomson Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, 2865 1660,  [email protected], www.beijingmandarin.com

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Kumon – Individualised Mandarin lessons, student-lead

Kumon centres offer Chinese lessons which are sometimes challenging but you’ll certainly see results. Kumon Chinese works on Chinese characters, vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading with worksheets and also audio CDs – you’ll have a little polyglot in no time. Do your research and see if Kumon is right for you and your kids. For convenience, it has numerous locations around the city.

Age: 3 years and up

Kumon, various locations, 2890 6533, www.kumon.com.hk

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HK Kidz – Immersive Mandarin classes for kids of all ages

The Hong Kong Institute of Language’s HK Kidz Mandarin programme is a great option with classes including First Step for kids ages 3 to 4, Getting Ahead classes for 5 and 6-year-olds, and Arts and Drama classes for kids of all ages held in Mandarin. It also offers Christmas, Easter and Summer Holiday immersion camps, so plan ahead!

Age: 4 to 12 years

HK Kidz, 6/F, Wellington Plaza, 56-58 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2877 6160, [email protected], www.hkkidz.com

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Mandarin House – Fully immersive Mandarin classes in Hong Kong

Offering courses for kids (3 to 18-years-old) and adults alike, Mandarin House is an excellent option for any aspiring polyglot. Its main schools are in Beijing and Shanghai, but it offers after-school classes, private tutoring, camps and group PRC China textbooks here in Hong Kong, giving a fully immersive environment for your kids. Classes are available online, at home or in Central.

Age: 3 to 18 years

Mandarin House, 14/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, [email protected], www.mandarinhouse.com

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Other Mandarin classes in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) – www.clle.ywca.org.hk

Bilingual International – www.bilingual.com.hk

Berlitz Mandarin classes ing Hong Kong – www.berlitz.com

Yifan Mandarin and Mandarin for Munchkins – www.yifanmandarin.com

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Mandarin Speaking Playgroups In Hong Kong With Mandarin Programmes

Mulberry House – Pre-school primary school Mandarin foundation as well as Mandarin homework club

Mulberry House follows a natural immersion approach. It prioritises experiential language learning in small group settings to allow children’s confidence and fluency to grow in a fun and caring environment. The playgroups are for tots aged 8 months to 3 years and are led by two teachers in groups of eight. The little ones will enjoy hour-long sessions of music, drama, storytime and active play – all in Mandarin! You’ve also got a choice of preschool Mandarin and primary school Mandarin foundation, Mandarin enrichment and the homework club covering all ages. It’s also offers 1:1 online Mandarin immersion classes.

Age: 8 months to 12 years

Mulberry House, various locations, [email protected], www.mulberryhouseasia.com

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Eton House – Bilingual Mandarin preschool, primary, secondary and high school classes

Eton House has a unique bilingual programme that starts at the age of 1 and progresses from playgroup to pre-nursery, to nursery and kindergarten. The bilingual playgroup for tots aged 1 to 2 runs for two hours each session, and is taught by two teachers (one native English and one native Mandarin speaker). Both teachers will always be in the classroom so children can constantly engage with both languages and learn to organically switch between them!

Age: 18 months to 18 years

Eton House, LG/F, Mayfair by the Sea I, 23 Fo Chun Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong, 2780 5700, [email protected], www.etonhouse.com.hk

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Arts Plus – Bilingual English and Mandarin playgroup in Hong Kong

Arts Plus offers a bilingual playgroup programme that will ensure your child will have fun while honing their Mandarin skills. With three different age groups, Infant, Toddler, and Tot, the playgroup caters to your baby’s needs and developmental stage. Your child will be exposed to various types of play – music, art, and movement – in a cosy facility designed to encourage your baby to explore, touch and learn. Playgroups run in two consecutive sessions, one in English and one in Mandarin, so equal attention is given to each language.

Age: From 8 months

Arts Plus, various locations across Hong Kong, www.artsplus.com.hk

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Kids Land – Mandarin pre-school education in Hong Kong

With its location slap bang in Central, Kids Land is the place to go if you’re based on HK Island and your toddler loves music. Using nursery rhymes and songs as the basis for all classes, the Mandarin Playgroup provides a fun and stimulating musical environment for toddlers from 18 months to 3 years old. For older, bolder toddlers, Learn-n-Play is an unaccompanied session for 2.5 to 5-year-olds.

Age: 18 months to 5 years

Kids Land, 9/F, 16 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 6112 2675, [email protected], www.kidslandhk.com

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Highgate House – Mandarin Preschool in Hong Kong

Highgate House has a range of Waldorf-inspired classes. From nursery programmes to child classes (the child has to be accompanied by an adult). Classes are conducted in Mandarin, English or if you want your child to have a truly bilingual upbringing, both! It caters to children from three months old and has been touted as an excellent preschool by Hong Kong mothers.

Age: From 3 months

Highgate House, 100 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong, 2849 6336, [email protected], www.highgatehouse.edu.hk

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Other Mandarin Playgroups In Hong Kong

Woodland Pre-School – www.woodlandschools.com

Sunshine House – www.sunshinehouse.com.hk

Oak Tree Montessori – www.eceoaktree.com

Tutor Time – www.tutortime.com.hk

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Mandarin Tutors In Hong Kong And Mandarin Childcare Services

ITS Tutorial School Hong Kong – IB Mandarin, IGCSE Mandarin, A-Level Mandarin tutors and more

ITS Hong Kong is a registered tutorial school offering courses and tuition in more or less every subject you can imagine, including, of course, Mandarin. One for older children and teens, small group and one-on-one tuition is available, including special programmes for SAT II Chinese and AP Chinese preparation. Tutors here are all highly qualified and follow a tried and tested method for getting those exam scores. All online classes maintain the same level of teacher-student interaction.

Age: Primary to High School

ITS Tutorial School Central, 4/F, BOC Group Life Assurance Tower, 134-136 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, 2116 3916, [email protected], www.itseducation.asia

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Hong Kong Mandarin School – GCSE Chinese tutors, A-levels Chinese tutors and more

The Secondary School Mandarin course at Hong Kong Mandarin School helps teens prep for Chinese exams such as GCSE Chinese tutors and A-levels Chinese tutors. If your child needs personalised attention, Hong Kong Mandarin School offers private classes. But if they want to practice speaking Chinese with peers, there are group classes as well! The whole family can improve their Chinese here as it has adult classes aplenty (including Business Mandarin classes). Classes for children are specifically aimed at international school students, intending to support language learning alongside the school curriculum.

Age: Pre-school and up

Hong Kong Mandarin School, 7/F, Tung Ming Building, 40-42 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2537 5606, [email protected], www.hk-mandarin-school.com.hk

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New Concept Mandarin – Focusing on IB Chinese tutors and IGCSE Chinese exam preparation

If you’re looking for flexibility for your teen, then New Concept Mandarin is a great option. Each course is customisable to your child’s schedule, needs and requirements. Focusing on IB Chinese tuition and IGCSE Chinese exam preparation, New Concept Mandarin encourages regular testing and uses past paper mock exams to ensure that students are thoroughly prepared for the real thing. Its super-flexible approach to Chinese tuition means that sessions can take place at its Connaught Road Central centre, at home or even via Skype with online private classes, if necessary.

Age: Primary school and up

New Concept Mandarin, 13/F, Fortune House, 61 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2850 4332, [email protected], www.newconceptmandarin.com

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NTK Academic Group – MYP Chinese tutors, IB Chinese tutors, SAT, ACT, AP and GCSE Mandarin programmes

Specialising in teenage educational support, especially with the IB, MYP, SAT, ACT, AP and GCSE programmes, NTK Academic Group offers a range of classes for native and non-native speakers. Teachers follow curricula designed to supplement test prep and what your teen is learning at school. To get further individualised support, book a private class. There’s also online tutoring for small groups and private lectures. If your teen is aiming for those high scores, NTK has proven time and time again that it helps students achieve the best results.

Age: 8 years and up

NTK Academic Group (main campus), 3/F, 5/F and 7/F, Lee Garden Five, 18 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2577 7844

NTK Academic Group, 2/F, The Avery, 16 Hau Wong Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, 2718 3000, [email protected], www.ntk.edu.hk

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Mandarin Teacher – Mandarin tutors, Mandarin nanny,

Mandarin Teacher provides at-home tutoring, class at its Sheung Wan centre, as well as online. All its tutors are native speakers with teaching experience. There are three programmes for different age groups. For 2 to 5-year-olds, there is a Fun & Conversational Class (phonics and conversation), for 5 to 7-year-olds, Fun & Pre-school Class (conversation, writing & reading) and for 8 to 17-year-olds, Tutoring Class (listening, speaking, reading & writing).

Age: 2 and up for Mandarin tutors

Mandarin Teacher, Room 603, 6/F, Yau Sing Building, 120 -122 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2982 0919, [email protected], www.mandarinteacher.hk

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DreamCare – Mandarin Nanny in Hong Kong qualified in either early childhood education

Want your child to speak and learn Mandarin but aren’t sure how to start? How about a professional nanny service? DreamCare is one of Hong Kong’s leading childcare solutions specialising in native Mandarin-speaking nannies and early childhood educators. Tackle two problems at once: finding easy and reliable childcare, and fun and effective Mandarin immersion at home. Plus, you can opt for a full or part-time service, depending on your needs. Each nanny or early childhood educator is fully qualified in either early childhood education or holds a professional teaching qualification and follows a play-based approach to learning.

DreamCare, 3629 7425, [email protected], www.dreamcare.com.hk

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Other Mandarin Tutors and Mandarin speaking childcare services

Sun Kids – www.sun-kids.hk

Lingo Bus – www.lingobus.com

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in September 2012, updated in August 2019 by Alex Purcell Garcia and Jessica Wai, updated in April 2020 by Lydia Ching, and most recently in June 2022 by Alex Purcell Garcia.