School

Who Are We?

We teach Chinese at school.
We teach Chinese online.
We even teach native Chinese people how to teach Chinese.
Over 17 years of teaching Chinese history.
Thousands of students
Professional teachers
Monthly events
Central location in Qingdao
Welcome to XMandarin.

Our Story

Over a decade ago we asked ourselves a question: we have trained foreign language to Chinese students for several years already, why not to set up a Chinese language school for expats who are living in Qingdao? At that time, just universities and a few small Korean and Japanese training centers had Chinese courses. There was no professional school for teaching Mandarin Chinese with standards as high as the English language training industry.

We learned that expats living in China each had different schedules and study goals. Some were coming to China for a holiday, others had busy work schedules. Spending a full day in a crowded classroom or adapting to Asian training school methodologies was not ideal. Could we provide a high-quality and effective system to be flexible to all ages of students? Could we help students pass the HSK in less time, or provide business level education better?

After more than twelve years pursuing our goal to be the best place to study Mandarin Chinese in Qingdao, we have built an amazing team and developed different courses for corporate clients, HSK test prep, children, short-term travel study and even online students. We offer both private (1-on-1) and small group classes from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm weekdays, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends.

What's our secret? Come to XMandarin and eXperience the difference.

XMandarin History

Qingdao New Global School founded

Language and culture  training for Chinese students to study overseas in Europe or America.

1998

"Tianyan Chinese Language Centre" created

We focus on teaching Mandarin to international students in Qingdao.

2010

"Tianyan" rebranded itself as "XMandarin"

New logo, new concept, new products; same commitment to help you learn Mandarin Chinese in Qingdao.

2014

2024 Chengdu Campus Start Up

You will not only learn a new language with us in Chengdu, but also exploring the customs and traditions of western China.

2024

2006

First Mandarin Chinese Course begins

Our first group of Chinese language students was Korean, the most common foreign nationality here in Qingdao.

2011

School relocated to Zhonghuan Plaza

We moved to a bigger, better facility to accommodate our growing student base in No. 19 Zhangzhou Er Lu, Qingdao.

2019

XMandarin levels up (to the 20th floor)

New mission:  More fun, more growth
Upgraded logo and social media presence; renovations to classrooms and increased public study and fun space; updated the teaching methodologies and evaluation system.

XMandarin Team

XMandarin team members are composed of Chinese and foreigners from worldwide. We are passionate about Chinese teaching and disseminating Chinese culture. Everyone here love communicating with international students from various cultural backgrounds. We are also willing to welcome and help all the students,just like the host and the guests.

Contact us through social media (including an active student and teacher's group chat on Wechat), email, or phone; How can we help? All our staff speak at least two languages and we look forward to doing our best to answer any questions quickly.

Send us a message, and if we don't respond within 8 hours or less, we will give you a free gift.

  • XMandarin course advisors and marketing team, 6 beautiful women and 1 normal-looking Chinese man posing for a professional team picture
  • Chinese full-time teachers, 8 lovely women smiling and posing for a professional team picture, 4 of them are sitting on the couch
  • XMandarin creates team-building events for our staff at 藏马山 May 2018
  • Chinese teachers are happily holding up their wine glasses during the company year end dinner party. On the table there are many plates of delicious Chinese cuisine
  • Many beautiful Chinese teachers and an XMandarin course advisor are standing on stage, they are all wearing the same uniform and reading a poem from a book
  • A team picture with all the employees standing next and behind each other holding four flags different flags of all the languages that are taught in the Asian Alliance (Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese Language). In the background the beach and clear sky can be seen.  灵山岛 2017

Why Choose XMandarin

Study Chinese in Qingdao

Better
Weather
No matter where you are from, you will appreciate the mild climate here. Qingdao's location is special and has 4 very clear seasons.  It is one of the most livable cities due to its great weather.

Clear
Air
Blue skies with fluffy white clouds make life in Qingdao pleasant.  Ocean breeze and lots of trees, welcome to smell the difference.

Coast
City
Qingdao (青岛\Tsingtao) means “Lush Island” in Chinese, and although it is actually a peninsula (半岛\literally “half island”), it certainly is green. In 2008, Qingdao hosted the Sailing Regattas of the 29th Olympic Games. Qingdao has many beautiful beaches and long coast, come join [XMANDARIN SUMMER PROGRAM] and enjoy swimming, sailing, surfing and diving with us.

More
Affordable
Qingdao is one of the most affordable cities to live in China, covering everything from food to apartments, especially the seafood and Qingdao beer. Plenty of areas are suited to foreigners at a fraction of the price you would pay in Beijing/Shanghai, while still allowing you to experience the real China.

Easier
Life
From taking the bus, cheap taxis, or newly constructed Metro to shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables at the market, Chinese conversation becomes a part of daily life. Qingdao balances the feel of a modern, international city with that of a relaxed, small-town attitude.

How To Enroll

Chinese isn't easy, but signing up with XMandarin is:

TIPS: Contact the Course Advisor of XMandarin is the most important step!

If you have a question that isn't addressed here or elsewhere on our website, please contact us by calling (86)0532-88078385, or email us at study@xmandarinchinese.com , or chat with us through Facebook: XMandarin Chinese Language School

  

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XMandarin Qingdao

  • Address:
    Room 2101, Building A, Central international (zhonghuan) Plaza, No. 19 zhangzhou Er Lu, Qingdao, China
  • Call Us:
    (86)532-85890993
    (86)15275258316
  • Mail Us:
    study@xmandarinchinese.com
  • Wechat:

The XMandarin Chinese Language Centre is located in the heart of the city of Qingdao (directly in the CBD). With its location on the international plaza XMandarin Chinese Language Centre is located in direct proximity to traditional and international restaurants, shops, bookstores, cafés and shopping malls. The many bus lines arriving and departing at several bus stops around the international plaza provide easy access to the Language Centre. The newly opened subway now gives you fast connection to more distanced areas.

The way to XMandarin using the metro line 2

The way to XMandarin coming from the new Qingdao metro line 2 is very close and easy!

Step 1: Get of at燕儿岛路 ~ Yan'erdao Lu stop.

Step 2: Take exit A.

Step 3: When leaving the metro take the stairs on the right and immediately go left. Keep going straight until you reach a square on you right called the yuan yang guang chang~远洋广场. It is the first big square you encounter.

Step 5: From this square you are already able to see the XMandarin building (Zhonghuan International Plaza~中环国际广场) . Cross the square untill you reach the Zhangzou 2 lu ~漳州二路.

Step 6: Cross the Zhangzou 2 lu ~漳州二路to reach the Zhonghuan International Plaza ~中环国际广场.

Step 7: When inside the building take the elevator up to the 21st floor and you have reached XMandarin!

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 08:30-20:30
Saturday 09:00-17:00

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 08:30-20:30
Saturday 09:00-17:00

Chinese Public Holiday

Holiday Days Time
元旦 1 1st Jan. 2025
春节 8 28th Jan. - 4th Feb.2025
清明节 3 4th - 6th Apr. 2025
劳动节 5 1st - 5th May 2025
端午节 3 31th May. - 2nd Jun. 2025
国庆节 8 1st - 8th Oct. 2025
中秋节 8 1st - 8th Oct. 2025

Qingdao is a city with a harbor, light industry and textile making, home electrical appliance industry and electronic and scientific research on the ocean with tourism as its feature.

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