Better and Beyond,
Together!
A Seattle based Chinese School Offers Innovative Online & In-Person Chinese Classes for Heritage Learners.
With over 20 years of experience, TongLe Chinese School has developed an innovative teaching philosophy and a proprietary curriculum proven to outperform traditional methods. Through immersive, culture-rich learning, our students gain wisdom and a lifelong love for Chinese.
Student Success Stories
Student Growth & Achievements:
From perfect AP Chinese scores and top HSK results to publishing books and winning national contests, our students thrive through meaningful, measurable progress.
Parent Voices
Co-Learning That Brings Families Closer:
Parents love joining our interactive classes—reading classics, exploring characters, and playing language games together. TongLeC turns Chinese learning into a joyful, shared journey for the whole family. Many say: "TongLeC is the best two-for-one class we've ever found!"
- —— Bowen's Mom
I find that my child best recognizes high-frequency words from classics and texts covered in class. When reviewing with my child, I stall a bit longer on these words so that he can have a deeper impression of them. After all this, I showed him some text that wasn't learned in class and he blasted through it!
- —— Yangyang's Mom
Before we got up this morning, my child and I recited Daxue in bed. Ever since I started helping my son review Chinese idioms, I've found that I used them a lot more when speaking too.
- —— Dorian's Mom
When playing with sand on the beach, my son blurted out "兵来将挡,水来土掩。". When our boat ran aground last camping trip and my husband carried my kids to shore, my son exclaimed "梁帝讲经同泰寺!" It seems that my children remember course content very well!
- —— Xiaoxu's Mom
My husband informed me that even when I was away on a business trip, Xiaoxu would still recite parts of the Tao Te Ching before going to bed. Despite him not knowing too much of the text, I think it's great that he is continuing these good habits on his own.
- —— Bowen's Mom
I'm very pleased to have my child learn Chinese with TongLeC; he enjoys it so much! Even learning new characters feels natural and not boring to him. Us adults also benefit and learn a lot from the classics taught in class as well.
- —— Zoe's Mom
The curriculum is designed very well and the classroom setting is quite nice too. Thank you teacher!
- —— Austin's Mom
Our child is capitvated by the plot of Journey to the West, and listens to it cheerily every morning. This makes me happy!
- —— Sarah's Dad
My daughter likes to be a teacher. Hence, every time she learns a new passage in class, I'll make a mistake here and there when reading so that she could correct me. She gets a sense of accomplishment and loves to keep reading. For example, just tonight, she's reviewed the passage three times already and wants to keep going, even though I said it's about time for rest!
- —— Xiaoxu's Mom
Yesterday and today, my child asked to listen to The Tale of Ji Gong on the car. When we got to the phrase "二哥", he laughed at its sound and we patiently explained to him that it meant "second brother". I love these interactions with my child and I hope it continues!
- —— Austin's Mom
These past few days my child sat on the staircase and recited everything from passage 1 to passage 13 by himself! This is really impressive and I'm super proud of him.
- —— Aya's Mom
I hugely concur with TongLeC's educational principles and teaching methods. In future classes, I'll take notes too so that I can help my child review Chinese afterwards.
- —— XinRan
The key to a great education is to awaken our children's respect, enthusiasm, and love for life, through which they will develop the ability to learn. In doing so, they will be able to learn anything and everything in the future!
- —— Teresa's Mom
A heartfelt thanks to the teacher for the wonderful lessons; my child consistently gains valuable knowledge with each class. For instance, today’s spelling game helped her reinforce and solidify her understanding, which is extremely beneficial.
- —— Ms. Bitao Li
The younger the child, the more important it is to not force anything upon them. They best absorb classics and other educational ideas in a relaxed state, because they can pick up information directly from their surroundings. They can unknowingly learn large amounts of information, even while having fun.
Meet Our Teachers
Passionate, Certified, and Globally Minded
With 20+ years in overseas Chinese education, our team blends expertise, care, and cultural fluency to guide each learner with heart and skill.
- Ms. Huili Xu
Joined TongLeC in 2021;Bachelor's at Fudan University; Master's of Information Systems Engineering at HAN University of Applied Sciences.
- Ms. Airong Wang
Bachelor's at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; MBA at Brandeis University; Joined TongLeC in 2021.
- Ms. Bitao Li
Founder and Principal of TongLe Chinese, Chief Editor of TongLe Textbooks, and Author of *Exploration of Overseas Chinese Education*.
- Ms. Li Qiao
Master's at Renmin University of China; Holds Montessori Teacher Qualification; Joined TongLeC in 2018.
- Ms. Zequn Ma
Specializes in Linguistics and proficient in English, Chinese, and Japanese; Joined TongLeC in 2018 and Serves as Vice Principal of TongLeC in the USA.
- Ms. Jing Wang
Master's of Finance at the University of Edinburgh; Master's of Accounting at the University of Colorado; Joined TongLeC in 2020.
- Ms. Yu Lin
Bachelor's of Chinese Language and Literature at South China Agricultural University; Loves Education and Literature; Joined TongLeC in 2021.
- Ms. Qingxin Fan
Bachelor's of Education at Beijing Normal University; Familiar with Chinese Classics; Joined TongLeC in 2018 and Serves as Chief Operations Officer of TongLeC in China.
- Ms. Fang Fang
Bachelor's at Tsinghua University; Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University; Joined TongLeC in 2019 and Serves as Chairman of TongLeC PTSO.
We Know Education
Certified instructors Global experience Cultural grounding
We Love Children
Attentive and encouraging Progress-focused Engaging and effective
We Embrace Diversity
Culturally inclusive Cross-cultural teaching Top-tier education
A Journey That Builds Over Time
Flexible Online & In-Person Chinese Classes That Grow With Your Child:
Adapted for global learners across time zones, our programs help families reach long-term goals with confidence and joy.
Phase 1: Early Exposure (Age 3-5)
• Natural listening & speaking • Build tonal awareness and rhythm • Lay a strong language foundation
Phase 2: Core Growth (3 Years In)
• Balanced listening and speaking skills • Match native-speaking peers • Develop deeper thinking in Chinese
Phase 3: Advanced Literacy (5 Years In)
• Integrate reading and writing • Read long-form texts independently • Deep cultural insight and expression
Mastery & Confidence (10 Years In)
• Fluent communication with global perspective • Critical thinking and cultural fluency • Confident in exams like AP Chinese & HSK
Begin Your Child's Chinese Learning Journey
Inspire a love for Chinese, spark a passion to see the world.
Discover cultural wisdom, unlock a global perspective.