Mentoring Mandarin Educators. Training Teachers. Inspiring Young Learners.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to supporting Mandarin teachers through high-impact webinars, pedagogical training, and culturally responsive curriculum development. Designed by experienced educators, our offerings prioritize classroom relevance, community building, and ongoing professional growth.

We also offer immersive learning opportunities for adults and children -because we believe great language education starts with an engaged, lifelong learning community.

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As the go-to resource for Mandarin educators and learners, Mandarin Teachers Institute offers a robust calendar of online and NYC-based programming.

Explore professional development webinars, teacher mentoring sessions, beginner courses for adults, and immersive Mandarin classes for children - all designed to support confident teaching and joyful learning at every level.

  • A colorful flyer advertising a Chinese for Kids class starting in January 2026, with images of children learning Chinese characters, smiling in a classroom, and a snowman cartoon at the bottom right corner. The class is every Saturday from 10 to 11 AM at Community United Methodist Church.

    Weekend Mandarin For Kids

    Our Saturday Mandarin Learning group class immerses your child in language-rich sessions designed to accelerate listening, peaking and reading skills. Our Saturday morning class is open to children aged 2-10.

    Register
  • A colorful flyer advertising individual pop-in Chinese language classes for kids every Saturday from 10 to 11 am at Community United Methodist Church, Jackson Heights. The flyer features a smiling girl with a rainbow parachute.

    Individual Pop-In Classes

    Purchase individual Mandarin classes and use them whenever is convenient.

    Our Group Mandarin class helps children learn Mandarin in a fun, immersive environment filled with music, movement, and crafts.

    LOCATION: The Community United Methodist Church, 81-10 35th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY

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  • Flyer for Babies & Toddlers Mandarin playgroup featuring photos of a smiling baby and a young child playing with a ball pit, purple background with clouds and gold stars, text about event starting in January 2026, and website mandarinteachersinstitute.com.

    Babies and Toddlers Mandarin

    A brand-new Mandarin Playgroup is coming in 2026!
    Babies + toddlers will sing, dance, splash, shake instruments, pop bubbles, explore colors, cuddle puppets, and play their way into the Chinese language! 🎵🫧🐼✨

    Pre-Register Here

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Explore our curated video series featuring expert insights into Mandarin pedagogy, classroom management, and instructional design - created by educators, for educators.