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Languages · Heritage & learning

Chinese & Mandarin classes for kids in Greater Boston

GOkidOZ lists 19 providers of kids chinese mandarin lessons across Greater Boston, including Newton, Wellesley, Brookline, Cambridge, Waltham, Lexington, Arlington and Boston. Each listing shows ages, format and a link to the provider — use the town filter above to narrow to your town, or set a radius to include neighboring towns.

🏫 Community / weekend schools

Saturday & Sunday heritage schools — language, culture and community for kids of all ages.

Mandarin · 160+ classes · Sundays 12–5 PM
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21 Minot Pl, Newton
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Only Cantonese in NE
Cantonese · culture · Saturdays
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Newton
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Mandarin + Cantonese + culture · afterschool + weekend
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87 Tyler St, Boston (Chinatown)
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Mandarin · Saturdays 2–6 PM · 8–12 per class
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345 Harvard St, Brookline
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Mandarin · culture · West Newton
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437 Cherry St, West Newton
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Wellesley Chinese Language School
Weekday + Sun
Mandarin · Mon–Fri 3:30–6 · Sun 1–5 PM
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2 Central St, Wellesley
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North of Boston
Mandarin · 30+ classes + culture clubs · Sat mornings
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Pike School, Andover
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Worcester / MetroWest
Mandarin · Sunday afternoons · UMass Medical
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UMass Medical, Worcester
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🏛️ Formal language schools & centers

Structured Mandarin (and Cantonese) classes — beginner through advanced, kids and adults.

Small classes · varied schedule · all levels
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30 Kneeland St, Boston
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Community nonprofit
Mandarin · Mon eve + Sat afternoons
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38 Ash St, Boston
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Traditional Chinese
Cultural values · Sat–Sun on-site · weekday online
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2464 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
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Adults · evening
Beginner–advanced small group · downtown
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Downtown Boston
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Mandarin · Mon–Thu eve · Sat–Sun 11–2
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24 Crescent St #101, Waltham
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Mandarin · Mon–Thu 11–9 · Fri–Sun 11–5
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1354 Hancock St #309, Quincy
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👶 Mandarin immersion preschools

Full-day immersion for infants and toddlers — pick up the language through play.

Mandarin immersion · Mon–Fri 7:30–6 · Chestnut Hill
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1200 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill
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Mandarin immersion · Mon–Fri 8–5 · ages infant–PreK
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1042 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
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🌐 Online tutor platforms

Find a private Chinese tutor for 1-on-1 lessons, in-person or online.

Native Mandarin tutors · 1-on-1 · pay per lesson
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Online
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Background-checked tutors · in-home or online
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Online + in-home
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Online
Native-speaker Mandarin & Cantonese tutors · flexible
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Online
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Frequently asked questions

What towns have kids chinese mandarin lessons near Boston?

GOkidOZ lists 19 chinese mandarin lessons providers across Greater Boston, including Newton, Wellesley, Brookline, Cambridge, Waltham, Lexington, Arlington and Boston. Each listing shows ages, format and a link to the provider — use the town filter above to narrow to your town, or set a radius to include neighboring towns.

Where can kids learn Mandarin Chinese near Boston?

Greater Boston has strong Mandarin Chinese programs for children including heritage language schools, after-school classes at language centers, private tutors, and weekend Chinese schools. Options span Newton, Wellesley, Lexington, Waltham, Cambridge and Burlington.

Are there Chinese heritage language programs for kids near Boston?

Yes — several Greater Boston programs serve heritage Chinese speakers: weekend Chinese schools, dedicated heritage tracks at language centers, and private instruction. GOkidOZ lists options across Newton, Wellesley, Lexington and surrounding towns.