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Best Foreign Language Learning Classes in Hong Kong for Kids and Adults

Guide To The Best Classes For Spanish, French, Mandarin, English, Hindi, And More!

Best Language learning programs in Hong Kong

Kids are like little sponges when it comes to learning a new language. They have a knack for picking up new words, accents, and expressions in no time! If you want your little one to get to grips with a new language, Hong Kong has a wide range of language offerings and an abundance of tutors, language centers, and private lessons. If you are keen to start them young, the city offers a range of playgroups for children over six months. Little Steps has uncovered language classes for French, Mandarin, German, Japanese and Spanish, amongst others, and provides the definitive guide for you.

Learning a foreign language has so many benefits for your kids; whether it allows them to make new friends in communal classes, deepens their connection to other cultures, boosts their confidence, or gives them a lifelong love of learning, it’s a positive experience all around. Learning a new language sparks interest in travel and can help advance their future careers. They could even continue to learn and become a polyglot and discover more languages.

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    The C Club Southside Hong Kong

    THE C CLUB @ SOUTHSIDE: Mandarin Classes For Kids Aged 3.5-18 In Hong Kong

    From Basic to Advanced

    Tutors at The C Club @ Southside teach children from 3.5 years old and onwards.  From basic foundation to advanced IGCSE/IB exam preparation, students have their own individualized programs. Basic learners start with speech and listening and gradually move on to reading & writing.  Classes are small and all teachers are native Putonghua speakers.  Both online & in-person classes are offered with both Simplified and Traditional Chinese taught.

    The C Club @ Southside, Unit 1702 17/F, M Place, 54 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong, +852 3427 9619 or WhatsApp +852 6505 0150, info@thecclub.com.hk, https://www.thecclub.com.hk/

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    Shopping Mini Mandarins Hong Kong

    MINI MANDARINS LEARNING CENTRE: Mandarin Classes For Kids In Hong Kong

    Mandarin Classes In Central For Kids Of All Ages

    Teachers at Mini Mandarins provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages mastering the Mandarin language. Each of their teachers is a highly-qualified native Mandarin speaker with distinction levels from the National Putonghua Proficiency Assessment Center. The classes are small, focusing on listening and oral speaking and recognizing Chinese characters to develop a strong foundation for your child's understanding of Mandarin. Practice is essential to mastering a new language; the fun Mini Mandarins environment encourages this! Mini Metro is a spacious role-play area where they can act out real-life settings.

    • Mini Mandarins Learning Centre, Mini Mandarins Learning Centre, Room 202-205 Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central Hong Kong. Classes also conducted at Victoria Playpark Wan Chai: Room 305-8 3/F, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 2320 1128, +852 6729 6466 (WhatsApp), info@minimandarins.com, minimandarins.com
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    Hong Kong Institute language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES: Variety Of Language Teaching For Kids In Hong Kong

    Teaching Multiple Languages For Kids In Hong Kong In Central And Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Institute of Languages (HKIL) has taught children multiple languages between three and 12 years. The school offers an engaging teaching method that supports language learning at all levels, including foundation to advanced and mother tongue support. The language instruction the School provides English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese and is taught in groups organized by age, level, and interest. The classes are small, with only up to eight kids, or you can choose private classes, online lessons, or home-based tuition.

    English Classes - Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: You know that your little ones progress when they have fun and enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers joy-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your kids, promoting interaction and communication. The English classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.

    Mandarin Classes - Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: It’s well known that children progress when they enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers fun-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your little ones, promoting interaction and communication. The Mandarin classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.

    Japanese Classes - Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: It’s well known that children progress when they enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers fun-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your little ones, promoting interaction and communication. The Japanese classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.

    French Classes - Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: You know that your little ones progress when they have fun and enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers joy-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your kids, promoting interaction and communication. The French classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.

     

  • English Schools Foundation language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    ESF LANGUAGE AND LEARNING: English, Spanish, And Japanese Courses For Kids In Hong Kong (Open To All Kids - ESF And Non-ESF Students)

    Language Courses With Locations All Over Hong Kong

    ESF Sports & Language (part of the English Schools Foundation) is a registered charitable organization.  With over 20 English Schools Foundations across the city, they have a range of comprehensive programs of extra-curricular activities that bring out the best in your kids. Established almost 30 years ago, the foundation is led by exceptional teachers in joyful learning environments. They have a personalized approach to learning by inspiring curious minds. Kindergarten students can expect Spanish to be introduced as a second language to form a core aspect of the curriculum.

    English Schools Foundation - Language And Learning, various locations across Hong Kong, 25/F, 1063 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, https://www.esfexplore.org.hk/program_category/language/

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    SANSKRITI: Hindi Language Classes For Kids In Hong Kong

    Hindi Classes In South Horizons, Hong Kong

    Sanskriti was founded to nurture intangible cultural heritage by keeping the Hindi language alive no matter where families relocate to, and offers in-person private tuition, group classes and online classes.

    What began as small, hands-on classes in Hong Kong, has developed into a state-of-the art, global, technological power-tool. Sanskriti has leveraged on its invaluable 15 years' of Hindi teaching experience to non-natives and blended its holistic development approach to education. Students worldwide now have access to Sanskriti's proven teaching methods. This exponential growth has benefitted more than 8,000 students of different nationalities to date. The curriculum, designed for children of all ages and stages, affords students the opportunity to reconnect to their culture.

  • Maulti language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    MULTI-LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG:

    Polyglot

    If your little one is a self-confessed polyglot, then they can join a school that teaches more than one language!

    MULTI-LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG:

    • Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: Hong Kong Institute of Languages (HKIL) has taught children multiple languages between three and 12 years. The school offers an engaging teaching method that supports language learning at all levels, including foundation to advanced and mother tongue support. The language instruction the School provides English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese and is taught in groups organized by age, level, and interest. The classes are small, with only up to eight kids, or you can choose private classes, online lessons, or home-based tuition.
  • Mandarin Classes And Learning Programs For Kids In Hong Kong

    MANDARIN LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS IN HONG KONG:

    From Classrooms To Nannies

    Mandarin is one of the more popular languages for kids to learn in Hong Kong. Luckily, it isn't hard to find an excellent tutor, class, or even an app to get your little ones started. If you want to start your child getting familiar with Mandarin at an early age, why not try one of the many options of playgroups or even native nannies that teach Mandarin? Little Steps has compiled a comprehensive list of Mandarin classes across Hong Kong for you.

    For a detailed list of Mandarin classes in Hong Kong - click here

    MANDARIN LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS IN HONG KONG:

    • Mini Mandarins Learning Centre: Teachers at Mini Mandarins provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages mastering the Mandarin language. Each of their teachers is a highly-qualified native Mandarin speaker with distinction levels from the National Putonghua Proficiency Assessment Center. The classes are small, focusing on listening and oral speaking and recognizing Chinese characters to develop a strong foundation for your child's understanding of Mandarin. Practice is essential to mastering a new language; the fun Mini Mandarins environment encourages this! Mini Metro is a spacious role-play area where they can act out real-life settings.
    • The C Club @ Southside: Tutors at The C Club @ Southside teach Putonghua Chinese, which means common tongue and is the national language of the People's Republic of China and is used in schools and workplaces throughout the country and is commonly referred to as Standard Mandarin. Teachers guide youngsters between four and 12 years through elementary oral, listening, character recognition, and stroke order in writing skills. They specialize in small classes with individual learning. Simplified and traditional characters are taught according to each student's needs.
    • iMandarin Chinese Online: The iMandarinChinese online course is designed to instill confidence in students as they learn Chinese as a native language, enhancing both oral and written skills. Tailored to individual learners' abilities and needs, the course progression fosters reading comprehension and composition writing. Thorough preparation and evaluation, including diverse assessments aligning with HSK tests and IB curriculum lessons, ensure comprehensive learning. Qualified teachers with a minimum of 6 years experience in teaching Chinese as a second language lead the courses. The flexibility of online learning caters to different time zones, offering private sessions conducted in both Mandarin and Cantonese for a seamless language journey.
    • Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: It’s well known that children progress when they enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers fun-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your little ones, promoting interaction and communication. The Mandarin classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.
    • YWCA Mandarin Classes: The Centre of Learning And Life Enhancement and the YWCA International Kids Club epitomizes innovation and professionalism. These multicultural learning centers adopt a play-based approach, pioneering child learning methods. Offering diverse Mandarin classes tailored to children aged 12 months to nine years, they excel in builder education programs. Additionally, they host year-round camps, including summer, theatre, and Christmas camps, providing enriching experiences for young learners throughout the year.

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  • English language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG:

    From Beginner To Advanced levels

    English is still the fastest-growing language globally, and the need for comprehensive lessons is always on the rise. Whether in the classroom or online, learning English fosters independent thinking, self-confidence, and autonomy through multi-faceted courses that coach critical thinking, techniques, and strategies in persuasive writing, public speaking, presentations, conversation, and listening. Across Hong Kong, numerous schools offer language courses for beginners to advanced levels. You'll find English language playgroups, drama classes, and lots more interactive lessons.

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR KIDS  IN HONG KONG:

    • Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: You know that your little ones progress when they have fun and enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers joy-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your kids, promoting interaction and communication. The English classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.\
    • English Schools Foundation: Led by exceptional teachers, ESF boasts numerous joyful learning environments across Hong Kong. With over 20 English Schools Foundations across the city, they have a range of comprehensive programs of extra-curricular activities that bring out the best in your kids. They have a personalized approach to learning by inspiring curious minds. Kindergarten students can expect English to be introduced as a second language to form a core aspect of the curriculum.
    • Q Language: For well over 20 years, Q Language has been meeting the demands of modern English language students. Q Language has various support programs for school-age children. Their highly-trained and experienced school team helps kids with creative writing, debating, phonics, storytelling, drama, and other themed programs. They offer professional, tailored classes with native speakers.
  • Japanese language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    JAPANESE LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS IN HONG KONG:

    Tricky To Master

    Japanese has become quite a popular language to learn in recent years. It is pretty tricky to master! There are more and more Japanese learning course options in Hong Kong that will help your child learn to speak the language. Little Steps has put together a helpful guide on the best Japanese language schools in Hong Kong. Whether it is a playgroup, a course, or a full Japanese school, this guide will help you along the way.

    For a detailed list of Japanese classes in Hong Kong - click here

    JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR KIDS  IN HONG KONG:

    • Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: It’s well known that children progress when they enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers fun-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your little ones, promoting interaction and communication. The Japanese classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.

    MORE MANDARIN CLASSES FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG:

  • HINDI LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS IN HONG KONG:

    The Indian community is quite substantial in Hong Kong, and Hindi is the 3rd most spoken language in the world! Sanskriti is an excellent language center that can help your little one grow into a true citizen of the world!

    HINDI LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR KIDS  IN HONG KONG:

    • Sanskriti: Sanskriti was founded to nurture intangible cultural heritage by keeping the Hindi language alive no matter where families relocate to, and offers in-person private tuition, group classes, and online classes. What began as small, hands-on classes in Hong Kong, has developed into a state-of-the-art, global, technological power tool. Sanskriti has leveraged on its invaluable 15 years' of Hindi teaching experience to non-natives and blended its holistic development approach to education. Students worldwide now have access to Sanskriti's proven teaching methods. This exponential growth has benefitted more than 8,000 students of different nationalities to date. The curriculum, designed for children of all ages and stages, affords students the opportunity to reconnect to their culture.
  • French language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    FRENCH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS IN HONG KONG:

    Growing French Population

    The French make up the fastest-growing community in Hong Kong, so there will always be plenty of other kids who can practice their language skills with your little one. Little Steps has compiled the go-to in-person and online courses available across the city. The following are my favorites!

    For a detailed list of French classes in Hong Kong - click here

    FRENCH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR KIDS  IN HONG KONG:

    • Hong Kong Institute Of Languages: You know that your little ones progress when they have fun and enjoy their studies. The Hong Kong Institute of Languages offers joy-filled activities and language development games. They have state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, specifically designed books, materials, and multimedia tools to engage your kids, promoting interaction and communication. The French classes are oral and conversation-based, encouraging your child to speak as much as possible. They’ve earned the reputation of offering high-quality education taught by highly-qualified and enthusiastic teachers.
    • Les Petit Lascars: Les Petit Lascars (The Little Rascals) offer Playgroup classes for ages 9-24 months, Pre-Nursery for ages 2-3, K1-K3 for ages 3-6, and FLAM for ages 2-11. FLAM is designed for French-speaking children educated in local or international schools, offering specific learning in French and French cultures. You can find kindergarten branches in Central, Sai Kung, and Wong Chuk Hang.
    • French Teachers Association: Founded by a dedicated team of native French teachers, the French Teachers Association Hong Kong is committed to delivering top-notch academic French lessons and tutoring for children aged 5 and above. Ensuring personalized attention, class sizes are kept small, accommodating only 2-6 students. The association offers exam preparation for the DELF, IB, IGCSE, and other assessments, along with private tutoring classes for tailored learning experiences.

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  • Spanish language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    SPANISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAMS IN HONG KONG:

    Beautiful Language

    Over 560 million people worldwide speak Spanish, of which 460 million are native speakers. Learning this beautiful language is becoming more popular in Hong Kong and around the globe! Little Steps has put together this handy guide to find the best Spanish language classes and lessons for kids for those looking for Spanish classes, tutors, courses, and playgroups.

    For a detailed list of Spanish classes in Hong Kong - click here

    SPANISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR KIDS  IN HONG KONG:

    • English Schools Foundation: ESF Sports & Language (part of English Schools Foundation) is a registered charitable organization.  With over 20 English Schools Foundations across the city, they have a range of comprehensive programs of extra-curricular activities that bring out the best in your kids. Established almost 30 years ago, the foundation is led by exceptional teachers in joyful learning environments. They have a personalized approach to learning by inspiring curious minds. Kindergarten students can expect Spanish to be introduced as a second language to form a core aspect of the curriculum.
    • Hong Kong Institute Of Language: Looking to explore Spanish language courses in Hong Kong? Look no further than the Hong Kong Institute Of Language. Whether you and your child want to achieve fluency in Spanish or prepare for international travel, the institute offers a wide array of options to suit your needs. From diverse courses to engaging workshops, their offerings cater to different interests. The institute boasts exceptional teachers who provide high-quality instruction, and you can enjoy the flexibility of choosing your preferred hours. Don't miss this chance to gift your child language proficiency with the Hong Kong Institute Of Language's Spanish courses.

    MORE SPANISH CLASSES FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG:

  • Italian language guide Hong Kong Little Steps Asia

    ITALIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING CLASSES IN HONG KONG:

    Animated Language

    Italian is one of the most musical languages. The natives often use hand gestures and facial expressions to convey meaning. For those seeking to learn the beautiful animated language of Italian, there are a few go-to places for kids and adults in Hong Kong. Your kids can learn the language of love, art, food, and fashion with the likes of Versace, Gucci, Armani, and Prada.

    ITALIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING CLASSES IN HONG KONG:

    • Ladante:  The role of the Dante Alighieri Society is to promote the study of the Italian language and culture throughout the world; today, it’s present in more than 60 countries. The teachers can tailor course content according to your child’s needs and offer private or group lessons during the day. Ladante hosts regular cultural events throughout the year to encourage knowledge of the colorful nation. Proficient speakers can be certified at various levels.
    • Scuola Italiana Manzoni: The Manzoni School is a pillar of the Italian community. It boasts weekly lessons that follow the Italian curriculum to the eighth grade. The school brings together the small Italian community and celebrates its roots and history. Children can deepen their knowledge of the country's vast cultural heritage through an immersive and fun class. Weekly classes are available for children between four and 14 years to learn to speak, read, write and breathe the language.

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