The best Chinese teachers,
online & in Shanghai
How do you want to learn?
Online school with study materials and private classes
Campuses in Yangpu and the French Concession
Programs on- & offline to help your colleagues learn Chinese
Why we’re rated 5 out of 5:
Flexible learning
- Group class, private classes, self-learning, remote. GoEast adapts to your time, location and learning pace
- This includes curriculum: Business Chinese, conversational Chinese, cultural courses, HSK preparation…we’ve done it all.
Effective
- Modern curriculum
- Over 90% of our students renew their lesson package with us
- Students rate us 5 out of 5 (48 reviews)
- Listed as one of the best language schools in Shanghai by Time Out Shanghai
The best teachers
- All our teacher are BS, MS, or PhD degree holders in foreign language
- Average 7 years experience teaching Chinese to foreign students
- 2 month intensive training program before teaching
- We hire the best teachers from other schools
A community
- Active WeChat group and areas in campuses to hang out
- Several weekly events to learn about Chinese culture and meet people
Two campuses in Shanghai
Yangpu campus
Come for a coffee or one of our many events! The Yangpu campus has a café, self-study area and ten class rooms.
French Concession campus
Visit our campus in a hundred year old shikumen house, close to the Shanghai Library metro station. Join for tea, events or classes.
Upcoming events
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Students rate us 5 out of 5 (from 48 reviews)
And over 90% of our students renew their lesson package with us.
From the time I walked in the door, I could tell GoEast was different. With a dedicated team and relaxed environment, this is the one place I feel confident recommending.
– Taylor Wade
Two different people recommended GoEast to me. I learned different languages before but was never so engaging like here.
– Beatrice
Through GoEast I’ve quickly improved my language level. By hosting evening events, organizing travel groups, and developing unique learning methods, GoEast provides a supportive community for all their students
– Tiffany
I’ve had various teachers over the years, but I recommend going with GoEast. They are professional, flexible, and very passionate about what they do. Once you GoEast, you never go back!
– Robert Orr
Today is a great day to start learning Mandarin
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