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 particularly appreciated the dedication and patience of the teachers (I’m more than 70 years old, it was not so easy to get vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation into my old brain) and the time the administratives spent to help us for accommodation, planning, etc. Hutong School “boosted” me to pass HSK 3 at 74 years old!
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…
They provided me with an outstanding placement, tailored language classes and critical welcome assistance. I must have asked the staff a thousand times to change my program, two thousand times to sign up for activities and three thousand times I changed my mind, but I’ve always been assisted with a smile. Priceless experience, priceless staff!
I had studied Chinese on my own for about a year before I went to Hutong School. Having class for 4h/day made my Chinese level improve right away while still leaving me time for hanging out with the other students and exploring Beijing. I went back the year after so I guess that gives a pretty good impression of how satisfied I have been with the Intensive Chinese Program!
Just kidding! His Chinese is already really impressive. But Mark, you're always welcome if you want to practice those tones ?
Jeg havde aldrig været i Kina før jeg besluttede mig for at tage en praktikplads hos Hutong School. Støtten jeg fik fra personalet, var exceptionel og de forsikrede sig at jeg aldrig følte mig alene i Shanghai. Jeg har mødt en masse mennesker fra over hele verden og takket være skolen er nogle af de mennesker mine venner den dag i dag. …
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 decided to quit my job and take a 3 months crash course. A decision I do not regret. Hutong School is honestly always there to support you with daily things and to help you out...Learning Chinese is a whole different experience, since you have to cross a cultural border to understand the language and its structure.
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!