Give your child a head-start in our globalized world with Chinese Mandarin language lessons for kids and teens. Offering a rich, unique culture and the second largest economy in the world, China is a powerhouse on the global stage. Learning Mandarin will open opportunities and fire up your child’s cultural curiosity, while building practical skills and boosting problem-solving, critical-thinking and listening skills.

We offer four different course types based around the age of participants, that are tailored to their developmental stages with age-appropriate lessons, activities and materials.

A boost for the brain

Research has found that children who learn a second language may be more creative, better at problem solving, faster learners, and find it easier to connect with different cultures.

Children also find it much easier than adults to learn a second (or third) language, because the language center of their brain is still in development.

Choose a course

Group Chinese classes

All sessions will be guided by highly trained instructors, dedicated to working with children. Students learn Mandarin through experiences and challenges designed to be fun and to keep them motivated.

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Custom Chinese classes

Our instructor will work one-on-one with your child to build critical Chinese Mandarin speaking and listening skills, using a conversational approach. With the instructor’s undivided attention, Berlitz kids and teens customized Mandarin lessons are designed to focus on your child’s individual needs.

Course details

These private and group in-person programs are held at our Berlitz language centers.

Our Chinese Mandarin for kids course includes:

  • Learning based on our proven Berlitz Method
  • Highly trained instructors, specialized in working with kids and teens
  • Interaction and communication skills development
  • Age appropriate activities and materials
  • Group and private classes

Chinese classes for kids and teens of all ages

Discover – for children aged four – seven years
Discover is an in-person language program. Through fun and engaging exercises and games your child will develop a great foundation in the Chinese language.

Explore – for kids aged eight to 11 years
Explore is available online and in-person. Throughout the course, your child will explore the nuanced and fascinating Chinese language and culture, building a valuable skill as well as a genuine love of language.

Achieve – for teens aged 12 – 15 years
Achieve is available online and in-person. This course will take your teens on a deeper dive into the Chinese language and culture, providing them with solid, useful and real-world language skills.

Lead – for teens aged 16+
Lead is available online and in-person. Using the Chinese language, the program will develop your teenagers’ leadership skills and cultural awareness, making them an attractive higher learning and job candidate.