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in Chinese.

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Flexible Learning Experience

Conveniently located in Financial District, Midtown & Long Island City. Online Chinese classes are also available.

Accessible Locations

Yes, even for those who live in Jersey.

To make your commute more comfortable, we're based in a very convenient location in Financial District, Manhattan. No matter where you're located in New York City, distance won't be a problem anymore. Remote lessons are also available. Search Sishu Mandarin (私塾中文), and we can be easily found on Google Maps.

We have online Chinese classes for virtual learning, and at-home classes for kids. Sishu Mandarin has been in Long Island City since September 2022, and in Midtown since November 2022. In 2024, we opened our newest office in Washington D.C.

Open Late and Remotely

We're just like you; a night owl.

Students can schedule their classes anytime from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. No matter how late you get off work, time is all you've got now.

Remote Chinese classes (Zoom/Google Meet) are available and are at a discounted rate. Since COVID, about half of our students have been taking classes remotely with us.

Flexible Schedule

Even more flexible than gymnasts.

It's you who will choose when to learn Chinese and when to chill. After you have purchased a class package, we'll contact you shortly and discuss what time suits you best. You can also leave a message to tell us what the best times are.

Affordable Class Rates

The best value Chinese language program in the New York metropolitan area.

Affordable Prices

The most affordable Chinese language class in NYC.

We offer the most competitive private class rates in the city. Check out our private class packages here. Our online classes are priced at an even more competitive rate. If you’d like to join a small group Chinese class, our semi-private class plans might work best for you.

To give you a better understanding of affordability, here are some references:

• A three-credit Chinese language course at a private university will cost you around $4,110

• Other NYC-based language schools usually charge $80-100 per class

• A 60-minute massage or nail work in Manhattan will cost you at least $60-120 plus tips

30-Minute Free Chinese Lesson

Try it out first. There’s no rush to commit.

Teaching is all about joy and passion. Our teachers will be more than happy to share their expertise in teaching Chinese with you. Just come and take your free 30-minute Chinese lesson. Free trial lessons are only available virtually and not available for group classes and kids.

No Hidden Fees

No, not even textbook fees.

Many Chinese language schools in New York City will charge you a "matriculation fee" once you're enrolled. We don't have any such thing here. Everything is transparent with us. We also don't charge any "material fees". By the way, we buy our Chinese textbooks from Amazon. So should you.

Check out the textbook series we use the most.

First-Rate Chinese Teaching Quality

This is what sets us apart from other Chinese language schools.

Small Class Size

Private or Semi-Private. The class size couldn't be smaller.

Learning Chinese is different than learning math, chess, coding, and many other subjects. Mathematicians can study math on their own for months and years, but a language learner should never be like that. One cannot acquire a new language without sufficient exposure and practice to that language. We will make sure every student gets the most attention from our teachers and gain extensive input and output in Mandarin Chinese.

Individualized Chinese Lessons 

Now you're going to "teach" us about you.

Some people start learning Chinese from scratch, and some may already be experts in Chinese. Some need Chinese for business, school, or travel. No matter what you're looking for and what your level is, come in and tell us your needs, and we will take care of the rest. 

Friendly Chinese Learning Experience

A place where differences converge.

Sishu Mandarin (私塾中文) is a language school where your opinions and needs are included; a place where opportunities and participation are extended, both inside the classroom, and in the community; a place where different cultures and life skills are promoted. Sishu Mandarin is the place where you start.