As the world’s second largest economy, China has massive influence all over the world. Increasingly, nations and businesses all over the world are having to deal with one facet of China or another. To do this effectively, it is absolutely necessary to know the official Chinese language (Mandarin). And this is where the Chinese language schools come in. 

These institutions have emerged to teach the Chinese language to students from diverse backgrounds with equally diverse language needs and goals. Among these are:

International students requiring competence in Chinese in order to study their specific subjects

Tourists needing fluency for a fuller experience in China

Language experts 

Children requiring mastery of the language for communication and education

Business people needing to communicate in Chinese 

Professionals specializing in unique areas such as law,  health, arts, sports and interpretation who require beyond the ordinary Chinese 

Expatriates working in China who need a good command of the language

Types

The Chinese language schools come in different shapes and sizes. From the small ones catering to specialty students and maintaining small class sizes to the very large ones with thousands of students, all can offer learners excellent opportunities to form a good grasp of the language. There are public institutions as well as private schools. Although they teach just about the same curriculum, their policies differ quite significantly. For example, the public ones are quite rigid in their calendars and what the student can and can’t do. On the other hand, the private Chinese language schools are much more flexible and would be preferable for the student who wants greater freedom in study programs and personal life. However, they tend to cost more.   

Location

Chinese language schools are not confined to the big cities. They are to be found spread throughout China. Your choice in which to join, then, will depend on your circumstances and desires. If you are put off by pollution (China’s big cities are some of the most heavily polluted in the world) and prefer the more serene and picturesque countryside, then you would certainly find a good schools out in the provinces.  

Student facilities

Most of the Chinese language schools offer physical facilities that are good enough for a comfortable and happy student life. There are well-designed classrooms that take advantage of natural light and are air conditioned for comfort. Comfortable student accommodation and meals are also available in addition to other facilities such as cafeterias, gymnasiums and swimming pools. 

Teaching staff 

Chinese language schools are staffed with very qualified tutors. They are trained and certified in their field and are very effective in what they do. They employ efficient teaching methodologies that are suited for the respective courses and classes. Of special importance is their interaction with the students in the process of learning since in the learning of language, practice makes perfect. Even though the curriculum is standardized, they are able to personalize learning even in group settings so that no student is left behind contact us for classes