About Us

We make Mandarin feel like home

Connect Mandarin is an international Mandarin school in Beijing, helping students learn Chinese through immersive, practical, and deeply personal programs

Beijing, China

Connect Mandarin was born from a simple belief: the best way to learn a language is to live it.

Founded in the heart of Beijing, we started as a small school with big ambitions to create a space where international students don't just study Chinese, but experience China. What has grown is our family thousands of students from every corner of the world, each with their own story of why they came to Beijing and what Mandarin unlocked for them.

Students learning Mandarin at Connect Mandarin

“The best decision I made was learning Chinese in Beijing.”

— Sarah, USA

Our Mission

More than a school. A launchpad.

We exist to break the barrier between wanting to learn Mandarin and actually doing it. Our programs are built around real life not textbooks alone. Whether you're a professional expanding into Chinese markets, a student preparing for HSK, or a traveler hungry for something deeper than tourist spots, Connect Mandarin meets you where you are.

Beijing isn't just our location it's our greatest teaching tool. The city's hutongs, markets, parks, and people become your classroom. Every outing is a lesson. Every conversation is practice.

What Defines Us

Six things we believe in

Personalized Learning

No two students learn the same way. We tailor every curriculum to your goals, pace, and interests — whether you're here for business, travel, or a lifelong dream.

Total Immersion

Language lives outside the classroom. Our programs blend structured lessons with real-world experiences — markets, hutongs, tea houses, and daily Beijing life.

Small Groups, Big Impact

With an average of 3-4 students per class and a maximum of 6, every student gets the speaking time and attention they deserve.

Practical From Day One

Forget abstract grammar drills. You'll order food, navigate the subway, and have real conversations from your very first week in Beijing.

Safe & Supported

Bilingual staff, accommodation assistance, airport pickup, and 24/7 support — we handle the logistics so you can focus on learning.

Community First

Join a diverse community of learners, learn language and experience different cultures start your friendship here — over shared dumplings and tonal mistakes.

Our Team

The people behind your journey

Our team combines native language expertise with deep cross-cultural understanding — because teaching Mandarin to international students requires both.

Native Chinese Instructors

All teachers are certified native speakers with years of experience teaching Mandarin to international students.

International Team

Our team speak multiple languages to support learners from different background and countries. So that we can have a smooth and understandable communication.

Curriculum Designers

Lessons are developed by language acquisition specialists who combine modern pedagogy with real-world China content.

Our Journey

connecting cultures

2020

Connect Mandarin started with an online platform, with a mission to make Mandarin accessible to the world

2023

Expanded to offer corporate training programs for international businesses in China.

2024

Created our own teaching content focused on “Daily Conversational Chinese”, based on our principal’s 15+ years of Mandarin teaching experience.

2025

Opened an offline school in the heart of Beijing, focusing on practical conversational Chinese to support foreigners in better blending into life in China.

2026

Launched the Culture Explorer program, combining travel, language learning, and cultural immersion.

Visit Us

In the heart of Beijing

Our campus is located in Beijing's Chaoyang District — surrounded by embassies, international restaurants, and the energy of one of China's most cosmopolitan neighborhoods.

Room 3012, Block A, Eagle Run Plaza,

No. 6 North East Third Ring Road, Building No. Eagle Run Plaza, 26 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

北京朝阳区霄云路26号鹏润大厦A座3012室

Open Hours

Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 19:00

Beijing cityscape

“Next to Liangmaqiao Subway Station, Exit B — your gateway to learning Mandarin in Beijing.”

“Connect Mandarin didn't just teach me Chinese — they gave me a second home in Beijing. The teachers, the community, the experiences... it changed the trajectory of my career and my life.”

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

USA · Completed HSK 1-3

Ready to start your Mandarin journey?

Join thousands of students who found their voice in Mandarin — and a second home in Beijing.