Learn Chinese in Hanover

10 places in Hanover teach Chinese: 6 language schools, 2 universities, 1 high school and 1 Confucius Institute. 3 also teach online. 3 have classes for children. 1 is an official HSK test centre.

1. 
   abc multilingua Language school For adults · Mon 8:15–22:00, Tue 8:15–22:00, Wed 8:15–22:00, Thu 8:15–22:00, Fri 8:15–22:00 · on site

   One-to-one or private-group Mandarin and Cantonese in central Hannover, taught only in the target language, from 43 € per 45 minutes. Flexible appointments in 90-minute slots.

   Chinesisch (Mandarin, Kantonesisch) im Einzelunterricht · Chinesisch in Privatgruppen (bis 5 Personen) · Abendkurse in Gruppen von 3 bis 5 (auf Anfrage)

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   Bildungsverein Hannover Language school For adults · Level A1 · Mon 8:30–16:30, Tue 8:30–16:30, Wed 8:30–16:30, Thu 8:30–16:30, Fri 8:30–16:30 · on site · Taught in German

   A one-week Chinese starter course in Linden that counts as Bildungsurlaub, with free materials and no textbook to buy. 5-day full-time Bildungsurlaub, 40 lessons, 5 to 9 April 2027.

   Einführung in die chinesische Sprache (A1), Bildungsurlaub

3. 
   Chinesischkurse Hannover (Ann Folkerts) Language school For adults and children · on site · Taught in German

   Chinese courses for children and adults · Level test (listening, speaking, reading, writing) for learners with prior knowledge · Weekly phone chat to practise free speaking · End-of-course tests

4. GGH
   Gymnasium Goetheschule Hannover High school For children · on site · Taught in German

   A grammar school (Gymnasium) where pupils learn Chinese as a school subject, on the Fachverband Chinesisch's list (January 2024).

   Chinese as a school subject

5. SH
   inlingua Sprachschule Hannover Language school For adults · on site

   The school names Chinese next to English, Spanish and German as a language you can learn there.

   Chinese courses

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   Leibniz Fachhochschule, Sprachenzentrum (Chinesisch) University For adults · Level A1 · Tue 10:45–12:15 · on site

   For students, staff, lecturers and alumni of this private university; the winter course runs from 27 October to 15 December 2026 in person and covers pinyin, first characters and about 150 words. 8 sessions.

   Chinesisch (A1) Teil 1

7. 
   Leibniz Universität Hannover, Leibniz Language Centre (Chinesisch) University For adults · Level A1 to A2 · Mon 08:15–09:45, 10:00–11:30 and 14:00–15:30, Wed 10:00–11:30 and 14:00–15:30, Thu 08:15–09:45 · on site

   Open to students of all faculties; guest listeners and students of other Lower Saxony universities can ask the teacher for a free place from the second week, and the teachers come from the Leibniz Confucius Institute.

   Chinesisch I (A1.1) (UNIcert Basis) · Chinesisch II (A1.2) (UNIcert Basis) · Chinesisch III mit Tandemarbeit (A2.1) (UNIcert Basis) · Chinesisch IV mit Tandemarbeit (A2.2) (UNIcert Basis)

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   Leibniz-Konfuzius-Institut Hannover Confucius Institute For adults, children and heritage speakers · Level A1 to B2 · Mon 18:00–20:15, Tue 18:00–20:15, Wed 18:00–20:15, Thu 18:00–20:15, Fri 18:00–20:15, Sun 13:00–15:15 · on site and online · Taught in German · HSK test centre

   Leibniz-Konfuzius-Institut runs 8 and 16 week courses up to B2 in Hannover and online, with intensive weeks that count as Bildungsurlaub and the next HSK on 13 December 2026. 1 x 135 minutes a week, 8 or 16 weeks.

   Chinesisch I to V (A1.1 to A2.3) · Aufbaukurs I to III (B1) · Fortgeschrittenenkurs (B2) · Online courses of 8 or 16 weeks

9. SAH
   Sprachschule Aktiv Hannover Language school For adults · Mon 9:00–12:00, Tue 9:00–12:00, Wed 9:00–12:00 and 17:45–19:45, Thu 9:00–12:00, Fri 9:00–12:00 · on site and online · Taught in German

   A 10-week Wednesday evening group for 290 euros, monthly intensive starts and private lessons in person or online. Evening course for 10 weeks; intensive, starts the first Monday of each month.

   Chinesisch Abendkurs (10 Wednesday evenings) for beginners and advanced learners · Chinesisch Intensivkurse (1 to 4 weeks) · Chinesisch Privatunterricht (on site, online or at your place, up to three people for one price) · Free trial lesson and placement

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    vhs Hannover Language school For adults · Level A1 to B2 · Mon evenings, Tue evenings, Wed evenings, Thu evenings, Fri evenings · on site and online · Taught in German

    Almost everything runs online in 15-week evening courses, from A1 to B2 and HSK 2 to 4 preparation; the Bildungsurlaub week is held at the Haus der VHS. 1 x 90 min per week online, 15 sessions; one 5-day Bildungsurlaub in person.

    Chinesisch A1 Standardkurs 1 (online) · Chinesisch A1 Standardkurs 3 (online, two groups) · Chinesisch A2 Standardkurs 6 (online) · Chinesisch B2 Standardkurs 4 (online)

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