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About That’s Mandarin
Founded in 2005 in Beijing, That’s Mandarin has grown into a leading Chinese language school with campuses across China and a global student base.
Our mission is simple: to make learning Chinese effective, enjoyable, and accessible to everyone.
By combining modern technology with immersive teaching methods, we help students build real-world language skills and confidence.
Accreditation & Credentials
That’s Mandarin is committed to the highest standards of education:
Officially licensed by the Chinese Ministry of Education
Awards & Recognition
We are proud to be recognized for excellence in Chinese language education:
How We Teach Chinese Differently

NihaoCafe

Chinese Link Words

Storytelling Techniques
Our Journey
From a single school in Beijing to a global Chinese language provider
2005
Founded in 2005 in Beijing , That’s Mandarin has established a strong reputation in the field of teaching Chinese as a second language with the motto:
“打破一切常规、交流至上”
2010
In 2010, with the increasing popularity of the online study system, That’s Mandarin created an online learning platform “Mandarin Café”. That’s Mandarin has become the first Chinese language school to combine advanced teaching methods online and offline. Later, That’s Mandarin created “Chinese Link Words” (previously known as “Smart Lingo”) technique that helps students remember new words better and faster than traditional learning methods.
2011
New campus opened in Shanghai
2020
Mandarin Café online learning platform was completely rebuilt and renamed as NihaoCafe
2022
New campus opened in Chengdu
2022
New campuses opened in Hangzhou
2024
New campus opened in Suzhou
Our Mission
At That’s Mandarin, we believe that innovative teaching methods, in combination with the use of modern technologies, will make Chinese learning more fun and efficient. Our in-house developed online learning platform NihaoCafe, offers students an opportunity to study Chinese anywhere, anytime, and the new logo inspires us to keep improving based on your experience.
Our Campuses
Learn Chinese in some of China’s most dynamic cities
Each campus offers a modern learning environment designed to support your language journey.
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