Mandarin courses - in Zürich
Do you hold a fascination for Chinese culture and its millennia-old history? Then we are currently offering you the chance to learn Mandarin with us! Language skills will not only open up new professional opportunities for you, but also give you direct access to one of the oldest cultures in the world.
Mandarin is the most widely spoken language on the planet. More than a billion people communicate in Mandarin every day – that’s about one-sixth of the world’s population! The language is widely known for its tonality: four different tones can give a word completely different meanings. And the Chinese characters – over 50,000 in total – are considered true works of art.
Here at the professional language center you can either learn Mandarin from scratch or deepen your already existing knowledge. No need to worry: our instructors will guide you step by step through the fascinating world of the Chinese language –all at your own pace!
Presenting our Mandarin teacher
Our Mandarin teacher, Hui-Bin Meng, has accumulated many years of experience teaching both children and teenagers as well as adults. Currently, she is a teacher of Mandarin at several international schools in Zurich, which are partner institutions of our language school. Additionally, she teaches IB Chinese Language B for children whose interest lies in earning academic credits in applying to their preferred universities. While in Düsseldorf, she taught Business Mandarin for adults and Mandarin as a heritage language for children at the Konfuzius-Institut Düsseldorf, as well as Business Mandarin at the Fachhochschule Düsseldorf. Additionally she taught Mandarin to secondary school students there.
Hui-Bin Meng has delivered Business Mandarin courses for employees of various companies and conducted seminars for politicians and entrepreneurs in an effort to prepare them for the Chinese market, whether for reasons of relocating to China or establishing business relations with the country. Her MBA degree gives her the solid business knowledge that enables her to teach Business Mandarin in a practical and professional way.
With her extensive and diverse experience in standard Mandarin, Business Mandarin, Mandarin for children, and guiding students through the IB Chinese Language B curriculum, she is a highly skilled and dedicated teacher who supports her students at every level.
Beginner course
Learn Mandarin from scratch with our beginner course.
Mandarin for beginners
Day: Monday
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Duration: 12 weeks
Cost: CHF 700
Start: January 5th, 2026
Location: Zürich
Mandarin Conversation Course
Invest in refreshing your Mandarin skills and improving your oral expression in our conversation course during lunch.
Mandarin Conversation Course
Day: Monday
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: CHF 290
Start: January 5th, 2026
Location: Zürich
Business Mandarin
Our Business Mandarin course is designed for professionals who want to communicate confidently in Chinese-speaking business environments. Through practical dialogues, cultural insights, and real-life case studies, you’ll develop the language skills and intercultural understanding needed for successful international collaboration.
This course is offered in the form of private lessons, allowing full flexibility to tailor the content to your professional goals and schedule.
Online private lessons:
CHF 75 for 45 minutes
CHF 100 for 60 minutes
CHF 150 for 90 minutes
Face-to-face private lessons:
CHF 120 for 60 minutes
CHF 180 for 90 minutes
Mandarin as Heritage Language Courses
Our Mandarin as Heritage Language courses are specially designed for children and young people growing up in multilingual families with Chinese roots. The program strengthens their connection to their cultural heritage while developing literacy, speaking, and listening skills in a fun and engaging environment.
For children of kindergarten age
Day: Wednesday
Time: 14:30 - 15:15
Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: CHF 220
Start: January 7th, 2026
Location: Zürich
Course for children from 1st grade onward
Day: Wednesday
Time: 15:30 - 16:30
Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: CHF 290
Start: January 7th, 2026
Location: Zürich
International Baccalaureate (IB) Mandarin Courses
The IB is considered one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized academic qualifications in the world, often compared to the Matura for international school students. It is recognized as an entry requirement by thousands of universities worldwide. Strong results in IB Mandarin can significantly support a student’s academic profile and university applications.
This course is offered in the form of private lessons, allowing full flexibility to tailor the content to your goals and schedule.
Online private lessons:
CHF 75 for 45 minutes
CHF 100 for 60 minutes
CHF 150 for 90 minutes
Face-to-face private lessons:
CHF 120 for 60 minutes
CHF 180 for 90 minutes