Learn Chinese in China
From 2 weeks to 1 year — come and live in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, sHangzhou, or Suzhou, to learn Mandarin and discover China in a completely immersive way
Study plans
Group & private, intensive & part-time schedule
Practical assistance, Visa support
Teaching experience
Certified
4 group classes a day
At Hutong School, every student has a one-on-one level assessment and study plan. Our teachers are not only distinguished by their academic achievements, but also by their interpersonal skills and devotion to
teaching Mandarin Chinese.
Get personalized feedback on your learning progress from your course coordinator.
Because personalized teaching is the key to fast and effective results, we believe in small classes for the study of Mandarin Chinese, with an average of 4 or 5 students per class.
Hutong School can customize your program to make sure you get the best experience possible
4 hours of classes adapted to my level
time to chill out with my international classmates
choose my weekend trip to discover China
learn more about Chinese culture
wander around the city to get a feel of real China
Discovering nightlife in my city
Discover the many ways Hutong School can assist you on your Chinese learning journey
Private room with all utilities included, a short subway ride away from the school
Practical assistance to ensure a smooth stay, including visa extension, ticket booking, 24/7 emergency support, …
A welcoming group of students, staff and teachers from all over the world – your second family away from home
Regular activities, from calligraphy and cooking workshops, to arts & crafts and tai-chi classes
Gain professional experience in China. Pick your ideal internship from over 300 positions in all industries
Discover historical sites outside the city or join our organized hiking trips with fellow Hutong School students
See what our students have to say about Hutong School
I really enjoyed my experience with Hutong School in Shanghai. More than a simple Chinese course, here you can experiment the language with the help of very professional tutors, participate in many activities and meet many nice people from all around the world!
I completed a 3-month intensive language course, which greatly improved my Chinese language capability. I appreciate the opportunity to have experienced the Chinese culture first-hand, as well as, the opportunity to make lifelong friendships with my classmates, teachers and the staff. Hutong School provided me with a safe and comfortable residence in which to stay. The staff was always willing and happy to help me with anything that I needed.
Hutong School gave me the opportunity to combine my internship in Shanghai together with studying Mandarin in the evenings. Classes are small (4 people), which means the teacher has the ability to give special attention to each individual and you practice a lot. Plus, cultural activities and trips gave me the chance to travel!
What separates Hutong School from all the other schools is the staff: everyone is nice, welcoming and engaged. The classes are very involved, and the group environment serves well for practicing speaking. After a few months, I was speaking Chinese well enough to be hired in a full time management position in Shanghai.
I’ve joined the Hutong School in Beijing and Shanghai two times already – and every time it was a great and wonderful experience. The accommodation is quite okay. The people at the Hutong School are very nice and helpful in every way. The teachers are very motivated and well prepared. And the School offers a lot of fun free-time activities. The “Hutong-School-weeks” were one of my best in my live – and I can recommend it in every way. You not only learn a lot – you also meet a lot of new friends.
I have never been to China before I decided to do an internship with Hutong School. The support I got from the staff was exceptional, and they made sure I never felt lost or alone in Shanghai. I have met a lot of people from all over the world thanks to the school, and some of them are my friends to this day.
I ended up doing an internship in Beijing totally randomly. I didn't know a thing about China, or the working conditions there, or even how to say Hi in Chinese. Well, Hutong School destroyed all my fears, crashed the doubts you can have when moving in another country, and welcomed me as part of a big family.
Just kidding! His Chinese is already really impressive. But Mark, you're always welcome if you want to practice those tones ?
Starting from my initial email contact, the customer service was exceptional. I received excellent information and support before, during and after my classes. The instructors are skill-full and experienced both at teaching Chinese and adjusting to student and class needs. I was amazed at my progress after only one month!
Hutong School included language/cultural barrier assistance 24/7, and exposed me to a new culture, great cultural activities, a new language, amazing people. I took the Chinese intensive course and found it to be more effective than any other Chinese language program I have encountered. The teachers are very good, professional and friendly…