The top language institutes in Hong Kong

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Best for Multiple languages

Hong Kong Institute of Languages 

True to its name, the Hong Kong Institute of Languages teaches a wide range of languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese to children, teens, adults, schools and corporations, and has been doing so since 1985. The Institute has built a teaching model around small group classes and tailor-made private lessons. Courses range from beginner to advanced levels, including exam preparation. It also provides online learning as well as home or office tuition.

Best for learning Mandarin

Mini Mandarins

Children aged from eighteen months get the best of both worlds at Mini Mandarins, which combines language learning with interactive play. With made-to-scale models of real-world places, children are immersed in everyday situations to develop fluency and practical vocabulary.

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Best for learning Italian

Dante Alighieri Italian Language Learning Centre

A registered Charitable Institution promoting Italian language studies and culture throughout the world. Its learning centre offers group, private and corporate classes for children and adults. Partnering with the Italian Chamber of Commerce and other Italian cultural associations, the centre frequently hosts Italian cultural activities.

Best for learning Spanish

Spanish World Language Centre

Based on Pottinger Street in Central, Spanish World Language Centre provides kids, teens and adults with a wide variety of Spanish language courses. These courses include group lessons and private classes. Classes are open to those aged three and above and can be taught in small groups, individually or online.

Best for learning German

Dr. Sackmann’s language education centre 

Founded and run by a renowned German linguist, Dr Robin Sackmann, this centre provides a relaxed and fun environment for children and adults to learn German. Using multimedia techniques including German videos, radio programmes and magazine articles, students can learn everyday terminology and gain confidence in the language.

Best for learning French

Le club des cinq 

Founded in 2013, Le Club Des Cinq – French Learning Centre has created programmes according to the age and the level of each child. From discovering the French language to IGCSE or IB preparation, the aim of the school is to offer the best French classes for everyone.