“Learning Chinese in Hangzhou with Lakeside Institute gave me an unforgettable experience. I saw my Chinese level fly up, and I made several great friends and memories there too. They took great care of me, and I miss it very much.”

"The course makes me love Chinese! All the materials are not boring text books but up-to-date news or cultural stories. I also learnt a lot cool expressions that easily make me start a conversation with local Chinese. "

“The teachers at Lakeside Institute are passionate about teaching you Chinese and helping you learn about Chinese culture. Through them I developed a love for the Chinese language and a curiosity for Chinese culture."

"Classes with Lakeside Institute always felt very relevant and personalised and learning was a lot of fun. Now I'm in the UK I'm having online classes which are very convenient too."

"Studying at Lakeside Institute not only helped me improve my Chinese skills but also discover more about Chinese culture."

"Thank you for a great and fun Chinese experience in patiently teaching me Mandarin and providing social functions with all students."

"Learning Mandarin with Lakeside team saves a lot of time for me and what I learnt helps me communicate better with my clients, colleagues and partners in my business."

"The teachers are all very supportive, and they make the lessons fun and interesting. They don’t just teach from the book or use a standard lesson plan, they teach class based off what the students need and want to learn."

"I never thought I would find a learning environment which would encourage such productivity, whilst also providing warm surroundings and numerous friendly faces. I can understand why so many students enjoy learning Mandarin in this school."

“I absolutely loved learning everything about China! My teacher is very patient with me and she adapted her teaching style to my needs. I always felt valued in the class. "