Find your voice in Chinese
Learn Chinese through real conversations, personal guidance and meaningful connection.
In Zurich & online
Learn→ Connect→ Experience
Language gives you a voice. Communication creates connection. Connection opens the door to culture.
Give the Gift of Chinese
Looking for a meaningful gift? Mandarin House gift vouchers work towards lessons, courses and culture workshops.
Two ways to experience Mandarin House
Structured language teaching, and immersive culture events — pick one or dive into both.
Chinese Courses
Private lessons, small groups, and courses for children, teens and businesses — built around your goals.
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Mahjong, calligraphy, cooking, and community gatherings that bring Chinese culture to life.
View events →Courses for every learner
Personalised one-to-one lessons built around your goals, level and pace — in person or online, with no semester commitment or lesson package required.
Small groups of 2–4 students, from beginner to advanced levels, with plenty of time to speak — in Zurich city centre.
Age-appropriate Chinese learning through conversation, stories, games, characters and engaging learning materials — for Chinese as a foreign language and for heritage speakers, in private lessons and small groups.
Language and intercultural training for professionals and companies working with China — business Chinese, corporate training, China preparation, and industry-specific language.
Upcoming culture events
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Celebrate the Year of the Goat with us – with calligraphy, paper cutting, New Year greetings, games and mahjong for young and old.
Learn the rules, tiles and etiquette of Mahjong in a relaxed, hands-on session.
Brush technique, ink, and character composition guided by an experienced teacher.
What our community says
“My private lessons fit around my work travel perfectly — no rigid schedule, real progress every week.”
“The business training gave our team real confidence before our Shanghai trip.”
“The Mahjong workshop was the highlight of our month. So welcoming, and I actually understood the rules by the end.”
Ready to start your Chinese journey?
Book a trial lesson or reserve a spot at your next culture event.
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