Does Great Wall Institute teach children?

Yes. In February 2026 the institute advertised Chinese courses for kids and adults on Instagram, where it also keeps a "Kids Class" highlight. Age groups are not published, so ask the Motor City branch on +971 55 767 1521.

Are online classes available?

Yes. In February 2026 the institute advertised live, interactive online Chinese classes for kids and adults, open to all levels. Ask the provider about current online courses.

What are the opening hours?

10AM-7PM Monday to Friday, and 9AM-7PM on Saturday and Sunday. These are opening hours, not class times, so ask the provider for the timetable.

How much do classes cost?

Fees are not published. Ask the provider.

Office 309, Detroit House, Dubai Motor City, Dubai. The car park and entrance are wheelchair accessible. The institute also has a branch at Dragon Mart, on +971 58 512 0688.

Great Wall Institute

LanguagesMandarin

Checked Sept 2026Details checked September 2026

Motor City

Great Wall Institute is a Chinese language school in Office 309, Detroit House, Dubai Motor City. Its Instagram bio sums up its approach as "Learn Chinese the fun and smart way", and in February 2026 it advertised Chinese courses for kids and adults, taught as live, interactive online classes and open to all levels. The profile keeps a "Kids Class" highlight, and for summer 2026 the institute advertised a cultural study tour to Henan, China, for ages 9 and up. It celebrated ten years in July 2026 and also has a branch at Dragon Mart. It is rated 4.8 on Google from 20 reviews. Age groups, levels, class times and fees are not published, so call the Motor City branch on +971 55 767 1521 or message the institute on Instagram to ask which class would suit your child.

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The activity

Mandarin, explained

Mandarin classes for children build listening, speaking, reading and, as they grow, character-writing skills. Younger learners usually start with spoken sounds and the four tones through songs, games and repetition, then move on to simple phrases, pinyin and basic characters. Older children work through structured levels, reading short texts and writing characters from memory. Lessons are often taught in small groups, and regular practice at home makes a big difference. It suits families who want their children to pick up a widely spoken second language, whether for school, family ties or simple curiosity about Chinese culture. Ask each school which age groups and levels it teaches.

Who it's for

Children and adults learning Chinese: the institute's February 2026 course post is aimed at kids and adults and says all levels are welcome. Its summer 2026 cultural study tour to Henan was for ages 9 and up. Ask the Motor City branch which ages and levels each class takes.

What to expect

The institute describes its online Chinese classes as live and interactive, and open to all levels (February 2026). For lessons at Motor City, ask what a first lesson involves, how big the groups are, whether a trial lesson is offered and which course and level would suit your child. The branch is open 10AM-7PM on weekdays and 9AM-7PM at weekends on Google; these are opening hours, not class times, so ask for the timetable. Call +971 55 767 1521, the number the institute gives for its Motor City branch, or send a message through its Instagram, @greatwallinstitute.

Highlights

Chinese courses for kids and adults, all levels welcome (Instagram, February 2026)
Live, interactive online Chinese classes (Instagram, February 2026)
Cultural study tour to Henan, China, for ages 9+ advertised for summer 2026 (Instagram)
Celebrated ten years in July 2026 (Instagram)
4.8 on Google from 20 reviews (Google listing)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)