Where Kids Can Learn Chinese In Hong Kong: Mandarin Classes And Cantonese Tutors For Children

Having your child learn Chinese is one of the best things you can do while living in Hong Kong. Whether you’re looking for a Chinese tutor for your teens or a Mandarin playgroup for little ones, there are many Cantonese and 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 preschools and playgroups to Cantonese kindergartens, right through to IGCSE or IB Chinese tutors, you’re sure to find the right Chinese language class to fit your family’s needs.

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Mini Mandarin – Activity-based Mandarin curriculum designed to engage young learners

It’s no myth that young children can pick up languages more readily than adults and Mini Mandarin‘s child-centred learning ensures a solid foundation in speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese. By providing a nurturing and stimulating environment to encourage the mastery of Mandarin, expect your little one’s attention to be gauged through various activities. Children with existing Mandarin knowledge can brush up on their grammar, speaking, listening and more.

Mandarin lessons for kids aged: 2 to 10 years

Sassy Mama Tip: Sign up for Mini Mandarin’s Summer Fun Workshop that teaches Mandarin through storytelling, arts & crafts, problem-solving and role-play games – like the Mini Metro where students can apply vocabulary and sentence structures in real life settings. Find out more here.

Mini Mandarin, Unit 202-205, 2/F Wilson House 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2320 1128, Facebook: Mini Mandarins Learning Centre, Instagram: @minimandarins, www.minimandarins.com

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Mandarin Time – Kid and teen programmes to learn Chinese

Mandarin Time offers eight levels of Mandarin classes, following the Easy Steps To Chinese series developed by the Beijing Language and Culture University Press (BLCUP). Mandarin Time will arrange a free placement test for every non-beginner student before they join any course.

Mandarin lessons for kids aged: 5 to 15 years

Mandarin Time, 14th Floor, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 6111 0523, www.mandarintimeschool.com

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The C Club @Southside – Offering Chinese learning and Chinese camps to kids of all ages

When the C stands for Chinese learning, camps and culture, you know this class provider is serious about teaching Chinese! It focuses on Putonghua Chinese using both traditional and simplified characters, as per the student’s needs. The youngest students start with the foundational Chinese classes, going up for kindergarten-level Chinese, primary school and advanced level language courses. Students come from leading local and international schools.

Mandarin lessons for kids of: All ages, Camps for 4.5 to 9 years

The C Club @Southside, Unit 1702 17/F, M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong​, WhatsApp: 6505 0150, www.thecclub.com.hk

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Qurio Education – Chinese classes to supplement the school curriculum

Targeted at students studying Cantonese in local primary schools, but following a customised international teaching model, Qurio Education offers academic value-added Chinese classes for young children (K1 to K3) and primary school students (P1 and P2).

Cantonese lessons for kids aged: 3 to 8 years

Qurio Education, 6/F The Eastmark, 21 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2667 9370, WhatsApp: 6166 7191, www.qurioed.com

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Yifan Mandarin and Mandarin for Munchkins – ECA, school holiday camps and one-on-one teaching programmes

“Yifan” is based on the Chinese proverb meaning “sailing with the wind”, to ensure a child’s safe and pleasant journey in learning Mandarin. Yifan Mandarin offers speaking, writing and comprehension training as well as exam prep for IGCSE/GCSE, IB and more. It’s also tied up with YWCA in Central and leading international schools for Mandarin classes and camps.

Mandarin lessons for kids aged: From 5 years and up

Yifan Mandarin, various locations across Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 9208 7611, www.yifanmandarin.com

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Hong Kong Institute of Languages (HKIL) – Mandarin and Cantonese classes for children

This reputed language school offers two streams of Chinese language learning – Mandarin learning for all ages and Cantonese learning for teens. It also offers homework and exam support for students at higher levels of Chinese language learning.

Mandarin & Cantonese lessons for kids aged: From 3 years and up

Hong Kong Institute of Languages (HKIL), 6/F Wellington Plaza, 56-58 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2877 6160, www.hklanguages.com

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NTK Academic Group – IB, IGCSE and GCE- A Level Chinese tutors

Specialising in teenage educational support, especially with the IB, SAT, ACT and GCSE programmes, NTK Academic Group offers a range of classes for native and non-native Chinese speakers. Teachers follow curricula designed to supplement test prep and what your teen is learning at school.

Mandarin lessons for kids aged: 8 years and up

NTK Academic Group (main campus), 5/F, 6/F and 7/F, Lee Garden Five, 18 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2577 7844

NTK Academic Group (Kowloon campus), 2/F, The Avery, 16 Hau Wong Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2718 3000. www.ntk.edu.hk

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iMandarinChinese – Online Chinese lessons for all ages

With the motto ‘Anyone Can Learn’, a wide variety of courses, remote classes and highly qualified teachers at the ready, iMandarinChinese is a great option for all levels of learners, whether you want your child to pick up on a few basic phrases or get IB-ready, or you’re preparing for a move to China or want to converse with your colleagues.

Mandarin lessons for: All ages

iMandarinChinese, 9225 6669, [email protected], www.imandarinchinese.com

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More Mandarin Classes, Chinese Tutors And Mandarin Day-Care In Hong Kong

• Beijing Mandarin – From Mandarin playgroup right through to Advanced Chinese lessons and Mandarin exam prep. www.beijingmandarin.com
• Jumpstart Mandarin – Learn Chinese through stories, games and role play. www.jumpstartmandarin.com
• ITS Tutorial School Hong Kong – IB Mandarin, IGCSE Mandarin, A-Level Mandarin tutors and more. www.itseducation.asia
• Kumon – Learn Chinese characters, vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading with worksheets and also audio CDs. www.kumon.com.hk
• New Concept Mandarin – Focusing on IB Chinese tutors and IGCSE Chinese exam preparation. www.newconceptmandarin.com
• Arts Plus – Bilingual English and Mandarin playgroup in Hong Kong. www.artsplus.com.hk
• Little Genius House – Sports and language summer camps conducted in Chinese. www.instagram.com/littlegeniushouse

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Editor’s Note: “Mandarin Classes For Kids In Hong Kong: Chinese Tutors, Cantonese Classes & More” was originally published by Alex Purcell Garcia and Jessica Wai and most recently updated in June 2024 by Anita Balagopalan.