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Learn Chinese in São Paulo

13 places in São Paulo teach Chinese: 6 language schools, 4 weekend schools, 2 Confucius Institutes and 1 university. 8 also teach online. 9 have classes for children. 1 is an official HSK test centre.

  1. Berlitz São Paulo (Berrini), Mandarim Language school For adults and children · on site and online · Taught in Portuguese

    The Berlitz franchise's São Paulo page lists Mandarim among its courses; the school also has a Haddock Lobo unit.

    Mandarin in group classes, private lessons and online classes with native teachers

  2. Colégio Bilíngue Dexin Weekend school For children and heritage speakers · on site and online

    A full-time Chinese and Portuguese bilingual school for the children of Chinese families, with online classes for pupils outside the city.

    Chinese and Portuguese bilingual kindergarten and primary · Chinese history and maths · Portuguese basics · Homework support

  3. Colégio de São Bento, Chinese school Weekend school For children and heritage speakers · Mon afternoons, Tue afternoons, Wed afternoons, Thu afternoons, Fri afternoons · on site

    Chinese families' children study at the Colégio de São Bento in the morning and take Chinese and other classes there in the afternoon.

    Chinese for primary and secondary pupils · Kindergarten · Portuguese for newcomers · Homework help and enrichment classes

  4. Escola Made in China Language school For adults · on site and online · Taught in Portuguese

    Native Chinese teachers, textbook and workbook, plus cultural events for students.

    Regular in-person classes · Online class with live lessons and video platform · Private lessons · In-company classes

  5. Escola São Confúcio (Saturday Chinese courses) Weekend school For children and heritage speakers · Sat · on site

    Chinese-Portuguese school in Vila Mariana with Saturday courses for children; second unit at Rua Joaquim Távora 663.

    Saturday Chinese classes for ages 3 to 6 (kindergarten) · Huayu class for children over 6 · Conversation class · Traditional-materials class

  6. Escola Tian Tian (Ipiranga unit) Language school For children and adults · Level A1 · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · on site and online · Taught in Portuguese

    Chinese education and culture school founded in 2010 with units in four São Paulo districts; it says it uses certified HSK material and represents Beijing Language and Culture University.

    Basic Chinese for children · Basic Chinese for teenagers and adults · Bilingual teaching for teenagers · HSK preparation classes

  7. Instituto Confúcio FAAP Confucius Institute For adults and children · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in Portuguese

    Confucius Institute of the FAAP foundation with a second site in Ribeirão Preto; classes of at most 15, open to all ages.

    Extensive Chinese course (in person levels I-VIII, online levels I-VI) · Business Chinese · HSK preparation (levels 1-6) · HSKK preparation (levels 1-3)

  8. Instituto Confúcio na Unesp Confucius Institute Level A1 to C2 · on site · HSK test centre

    Courses stress everyday conversation but teach reading and writing from the start.

    Chinese from basic to advanced, in person and online · Semester modules of 50 hours · HSK and HSKK exams

  9. Instituto Linguae, Mandarin Language school For adults and children · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in Portuguese

    Language institute on Avenida Paulista with in-person and online Mandarin and HSK preparation.

    Regular and intensive Mandarin · Private lessons · HSK preparation · Business and Kids & Teens courses

  10. Nin Hao Escola de Mandarim Language school For adults · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in Portuguese

    Describes itself as the largest private Mandarin school in Brazil, 16 years old, with materials written for Portuguese speakers.

    Regular Mandarin courses (basic, intermediate, advanced) · Private lessons · In-company courses · Translation and interpreting services

  11. Primeira Escola Chinesa de São Paulo (Escola Chinesa da Igreja) Weekend school For children, adults and heritage speakers · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in Chinese and Portuguese

    Founded in 1957 by a Chinese priest; about 30 teachers, a 50,000-volume Chinese library, and classes for children and adults.

    Chinese for heritage children (PEP-synchronised course) · HSK course for foreign students · YCT / Paraíso Chinês for children · Business Chinese for adults

  12. Universidade de São Paulo, Curso de Letras - Chinês (FFLCH) University For adults · on site

    The Department of Oriental Letters of the University of São Paulo teaches Chinese as a full undergraduate degree.

    Undergraduate degree in Letras - Chinês · Postgraduate Chinese studies (Estudos Chineses)

  13. XieXie Escola de Mandarim e Cultura Chinesa Language school For children · on site

    Teaches Mandarin and Chinese culture to children and teenagers, also at clubs and condominiums.

    Mandarin and Chinese culture for children and teenagers · Classes in clubs and residential complexes · School exchange programmes

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