It depends on your learning goals and preferences. Mandarin is the official language of China and is increasingly used in business and education. It may be more beneficial if you plan to travel or work in mainland China. With more people and companies moving to Hong Kong, Mandarin has also become more widely used there. Cantonese, on the other hand, is the primary language spoken in Hong Kong, making it essential for daily interactions and cultural immersion. Learning Cantonese can help you connect with locals and better understand the culture. If you're interested in the local way of life, Cantonese might be the better choice. Some students at Mandarin Channel School take both Mandarin and Cantonese classes simultaneously, which can help them learn both languages more efficiently.

Our students are from different cultural backgrounds and industries. You will be studying with students of your level. Since we offer a FREE placement test for non-beginners before they join classes.

The HSK is the standardized Chinese proficiency test for non-native speakers. Signing up for the HSK is optional but can be a helpful benchmark for your Mandarin progress.​​ ​ Mandarin Channel School also offers HSK mock courses as well as several learning materials to provide students with pre-test help, training and guidance for the HSK exam.

Most beginner classes have no prerequisites. Students can start face to face classes at our Central campus anytime. For Intermediate and advanced level students, a placement test will be conducted before joining the group.

Teachers assign homework based on the curriculum. This may include workbook exercises, topic-based speaking practice, or review materials from our online library.