Mandarin Chinese Lessons in Manhattan, NYC

China Institute, New York:
At China Institute located in Manhattan, New York, we believe that a deeper understanding between the U.S. and China is critical to strengthening our global community in the 21st Century, and that proficiency in the Chinese language will facilitate a more nuanced dialogue between and among our citizens and leaders. This belief is the foundation for our language programs, directed both at language learning and also at ensuring that Mandarin language teachers have high quality training available to them so that they can inspire, engage, and educate their students with maximum effectiveness. Because of our position as a global leader in evaluating and understanding best practices in the teaching of Mandarin language, China Institute is in a unique position to employ in our classrooms what we are learning through research and teacher training. China Institute is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York as a school of continuing education.

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We strive to design our classes in such a way that they embody the best practices in methodology and curriculum available to educators today, and, in turn, to enrich our professional development offerings for teachers with what we have learned in the hands-on practical setting of our classrooms.

Since its founding in 1926, China Institute has been dedicated to educating the American public about Chinese culture, history and contemporary life. The Institute advances a deeper understanding of China in the belief that cross-cultural communication strengthens our global community. The education department achieves this mission through a variety of programs designed for teachers, students, and the general public of all ages.

China Institute is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York as a school of continuing education. The Institute's School of Chinese Studies, founded in 1933, is the oldest educational center of its kind in the United States.

Whatever your age or level of familiarity with Chinese language or culture, China Institute’s education department will support your interest, and help you maintain a life-long engagement with China.

- Adult Mandarin Chinese Programs
- Corporate Mandarin Language Program
- China Institute offers a variety of Summer Programs for people of all ages.