Global Village School Reviews

It was so much fun here and I learned so much about Chinese culture. I really liked it and I hope there will be more activities in the future. The people here are so knowledgeable and fun in every activity. It was an activity I never knew before, but I came here to study with my friends. I practiced writing Chinese, making Chinese masks, painting. Some of the Chinese culture I felt was so amazing, I had never seen it anywhere before. I am glad to come and learn the culture here. I hope that in the future, those who come to study will gain some knowledge and benefit from coming to study the culture in Beijing.

It was very fun and interesting. I did many things I didn't expect I would get to do, although it did take lots of effort and patience, it was fun since I did it with my friends who came to summer camp with me here in Beijing. The teachers are very, very nice and funny, and even though there might be a language barrier, they tried their best to communicate with us. We even had a chance to sing Chinese songs and communicate in Chinese when we did the Chinese corner. I had loads of fun, I would really recommend it.

I had so much fun here in the class and the teachers are all nice, they all very kind.I learn a lot about Chinese culture and also got hands on experience too.The activities is also very interesting, it helps me to focus less on my phone for example we painted Chinese 太极拳 mask and painted Chinese fan.The class helps me improve my Chinese too because the teacher would encourage us to speak more and it helped me learn more Chinese vocabulary .it’s a good choice if you want to improve your speaking through a fun activities .

It was so good, the teachers are very nice and funny. The activities planned mostly exceeded the time planned. For example, calligraphy and drawing chinese paintings. We joined an activity called ‘Chinese Corner’ which was very interesting and fun, it allowed us to practice our Chinese. I had a great time learning with my friends and I would recommend this place to other people who are interested in practicing their Chinese and interested in learning Chinese Culture. Overall, I am very happy with the outcome and the experience.

I recently completed a 1:1 Chinese course, and it was an absolute game-changer! Here’s why:

1.Personalized Learning:
- Tailored lessons based on my goals (e.g., conversational fluency, HSK prep).
- The teacher adapted to my pace, making even tricky grammar feel manageable.

2. Cultural Immersion:
- Beyond textbooks, we discussed real-life scenarios, idioms, and even Chinese history—like the stories behind the Great Wall!

3.Flexible & Interactive:
- Classes were dynamic, mixing speaking drills, role-plays (e.g., ordering food in a Beijing hutong), and fun apps like HelloChinese.

4. Teacher’s Passion:
- My and my boy’s 老师 (lǎoshī) were patient and encouraging, turning mistakes into learning moments.

Tip: If you’re studying in China, pair classes with local experiences (e.g., bargaining at markets) to practice ASAP!

**Verdict**: 10/10 – Highly recommend for anyone serious about leveling up their Chinese!"*

The Chinese learning experience at Global Village School was a lot of fun and very valuable. You can create your own flexible learning schedule, as classes are available every day but you can just join whenever it suits your own schedule. The teacher of my class and also other staff are very kind and supportive. The classes not only helped me to improve my Chinese, but together with the other students we also had a great learning community.

If I return to Beijing, I would return to Global Village School and I can also encourage you to do so!

The class is very helpful. We meet every day Monday-Friday. We are two students and the teacher in the class. The teacher is very enthusiastic and energetic. Her energy is very contagious. We laugh a lot during class and this helps a lot with the learning. The fact that we meet so frequently helps solidify the lessons into our heads and keep us track.

The community we have built is very supportive and patient. I never feel like my mistakes are a bad thing, and instead I see them as moments of learning. I have been able to learn a lot from my classmate and teacher beyond what the book we use contains.

I went to that school for 5 months, and I found it exceptional. I’ve met so many people, new friends. The teacher I had was perfect, we were working on specific subjects, and every time we needed something, there was someone to help us! Now I can have a conversation in chinses without worrying about being misunderstood. If you’re looking for a relaxed course, it’s the right place; the school is located in a good area. There are a lot of things to do around, places, restaurants, bars, clubs, and the subway station is not far at all!

My daughter, who is 13 years old, enrolled in an elementary Chinese language course with Global Village Language School, Beijing, China. While the course was very advantegous in financial terms, course quality was superb. In the course, a relatively small group (5-10 people, most of them in their 20's) could enjoy, and profit of, the enthusiastic teaching of a lady teacher, who was keen on teaching pronunciation, vocab, structure, and, last but not least, the Chinese characters. She also always found extra time to deal with my daughter and whoever else among the students was ready to dedicate extra effort to her or his Chinese studies. The language school also organized - and that, on a regular basis - in-class and in-city cultural activities like cooking Chinese food, city walks, etc., in this way successfully building a community out of an originally haphazard group of students. The front desk staff is really caring; and the bottom line is that if we can come to Beijing again, we would definitely choose the same language school. Most sincerely recommended!

I am a doctoral student from Japan. From 2023 to 2025, I took Chinese lessons at Global Village for two years. To be honest, the main reason I chose this school was the price. I was looking for an affordable option near Tsinghua University and happened to find it. Before my study abroad program began, I took online lessons, and after arriving in China, I attended in-person classes. Whether in a group or one-on-one, lessons were scheduled with students’ availability in mind. I really appreciated how flexible they were. There were also occasional extracurricular activities, and it was possible to take intensive lessons during the summer and winter breaks. I would recommend this school to those who find university Chinese classes unsatisfactory or who want to study while working.