Our People


The multilingual Hutong School staff consists of both foreign and Chinese employees, always available to make your stay in China truely unforgettable.

Internship Placement

Ferry Rebergen
General Manager Beijing
Language: Dutch, English, German, Italian, Mandarin

'I am from the quiet Eastern part of the Netherlands and came to China in April 2006. In fact my reason for coming to China was to do an internship and afterwards I decided to stay here. You could say I am an extremely satisfied customer of Hutong School! I am a big football addict and play in the Dutch football team in Beijing.'

Location: Beijing
Email: ferry.rebergen@hutongschool.com

Amélie Papin
General Manager Shanghai
Language: French, English, Spanish, Mandarin

'Hi! I’m French and have lived in the US, Hong Kong, Switzerland and Spain. I love to travel and learn languages. I fell in love with Beijing when I first came in 2006 and have settled back here since September 2008. Beijing is a great city, filled with fascinating people from all over the world and tonnes of opportunities and daily challenges. Come and see for yourself! You won’t regret it!' 

Location: Shanghai
Email: amelie.papin@hutongschool.com

Nathan De Hert
Marketing Manager
Language: Dutch, French, English, Mandarin

Hello! I'm Nathan and I was born in Belgium. I play badminton and love to travel. In my final year of university I decided I wanted to do an internship abroad. At first I wasn't planning on going to China at all but one thing led to another and I ended up here in China. After I had finished my internship and degree it was back off to Belgium. There I decided China was where I wanted to be. So here I am, back once again, in an ever-changing city that never ceases to amaze me!

Location: Shanghai
Email: nathan.de.hert@hutongschool.com

Laura Corazzi
Internship Consultant
Language: Italian, English, Spanish, Mandarin

Hi! I'm Laura, I come from Italy and I came to China nearly by chance, not long ago. The pure curiosity for this country and culture brought me here. After my first three months here in Beijing I simply couldn't leave! That's why I decided to come back and look for a job, for an opportunity to settle down. I enjoy this city and all it can offer, especially the incredible and special mixture of cultures and people you can find here.

Location: Beijing
Email: laura.corazzi@hutongschool.com

Admissions and Logistics

Bridget Madell
Admissions Manager
Language: English and Mandarin

Hi! I'm an American from California. I'm half-Japanese and have lived on Guam, Saipan and in the UK. I've traveled to China several times, but finally made the big move in May of 2009. I love traveling and experiencing new adventures and am having a great time here in Beijing! I enjoy playing all types of sports, especially rugby. I've even started a women's rugby team here in Beijing!

Location: Beijing
Email: bridget.madell@hutongschool.com

Adam Macklin
UK & Ireland Manager
Language: English, Mandarin

I have a keen interest in China, its language and history. I have lived in Africa, China, the UK, Ireland and the Middle East. I came to China for the first time in 2003. I love football and travelling along with art and music. I am based in Dublin and will be available to answer any questions you might have about our programmes. I make frequent trips to universities around Ireland and the UK. I look forward to helping you get to Beijing!

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Email: adam.macklin@hutongschool.com

Guo Dou
Office Manager
Language: Mandarin, English

Hello! I am a real ‘LaoBeijing’-man. I was born in Beijing, my father and my grand father were born in Beijing and my son was also born in Beijing. If you want to know stories about Beijing I can tell you any time. I hope you like sports, because I like swimming in the frozen lake. My slogan is ‘Be strong and healthy, work hard for 50 years’. Come to Beijing! An interesting and miraculous life is waiting for you!

Location: Beijing

Wang Dan
Activities Coordinator
Language: Mandarin and English

As my hobby is photography I have traveled all over China and I want to share these experiences with my students so that they, besides the language aspect, also learn a lot about the cultural aspect of our country.

Location: Beijing

Yin Yi
Property Manager
Language: Mandarin, English

Hi everyone! I am Yin. I am from Zhumadian, in Henan province – near the home of Kungfu! I have lived in Beijing for 9 years and love living here because of the diverse culture and history, the food, but mainly because I met my wife here! In my spare time I love sports such as football, basketball, table tennis, music and reading. I love meeting new friends and Hutong School has made me lots of those! I look forward to meeting you in Beijing and helping you settle into this new culture and society!

Location: Beijing

Our Teachers

Jiao Yu
Principal Beijing
Language: Mandarin, English

'I have grown up in Shandong, just like Confucius. In 2001 I came to Beijing, I am still here and still enjoying. In daily life there is not much I don't enjoy, I have a broad field of interest and I have made my hobby my job! I am passionate for education and hope to keep on doing this at Hutong School for a long time.'

Location: Beijing
Email: jiaoyu@hutongschool.com

Chen Chen
Educational Coordinator
Language: English and Mandarin

Hi, my name is Chen Chen. You can also call me Ci Ci. I am a Beijinger and I love this city! I remember when I was a kid, there were a lot of courtyards here. Now Beijing is developing fast and the buildings are changing even faster!  Now when you come to China you can find both traditional and state-of-the-art buildings here. If you like travelling, eating, shopping and studying Chinese, join us and experience the real China!

Cui Li
Educational Coordinator
Language: Mandarin, English

Degree: Bachelor in Chinese language and literature
Hobbies : History, travelling
Background: I am Cui Li and my English name is Michelle. I like history and always like to read historical books both about China and foreign countries in my spare time. If the weather is wonderful, I’d like to go out for a field trip. During our nation’s holidays, I also like to travel to other provinces. I love my job. I think it is very interesting to communicate with foreign students and eventually we become friends.

Zhuo Ma
Chinese teacher
Language: Mandarin, English

Degree: Bachelor degree in Education
Hobbies: Outdoor sports and music
Why do I teach Chinese: Knowing that life in a foreign country can be difficult without speaking the language, I find it’s my duty to pass on my knowledge to the students, whether it’s during or after class hours.

Xu Min
Chinese Teacher
Language: Mandarin, English, French

Degree: Bachelor in Chinese language and literature
Hobbies : Travelling, writing, films
Background: I am from Hubei province in the south of China. In Chinese, Hu means lake, bei means north. Hubei is in the north of Dongting Lake so it derives its name. The province in the south of Donting lake is called Hunan (nan means south),which is the province of Mao Zedong. In my province we also have a famous hero, Quyuan, a great poet in China. The dragon boat festival is to commemorate him. I am passionate for teaching Chinese language and culture. My major was Chinese language and literature. I have been in Beijing for more than 6 years. It is a fantastic city with unique culture and hospitable people. Your Beijing experience will leave you thinking of the saying “I came, I saw, I conquered!”

Cui Wanchao
Chinese teacher
Language: Mandarin, English

Degree: Bachelor in English
Hobbies: Skiing, traveling, watching films and documentaries, embroider
Background: Ni men hao ! I want to help foreigners getting more knowledge about the Chinese language. It is also a good way for me to explore different cultures, to widen my eyes and to enrich my experiences. I’m enthusiastic, creative and love learning new things.

Luo Weijia
Chinese Teacher
Language: Mandarin, English

Degree: Bachelor in English
Hobbies : Travelling, music, cooking
Background: I graduated from University of International Business and Economics, and majored in English. I am energetic and full of ideas. My many years of teaching experience have helped me to create a unique teaching method to realize the importance of creating a fun, relaxed teaching environment. It has been 3 years since I was introduced to Hutong school, and I really love teaching here!

Zhang Zhimin
Chinese Teacher
Language: Mandarin, English

Degree: PhD in Chinese Literature
Hobbies : Reading, travelling, films
Background: I have been a teacher of Hutong School since 2006. My students are from all over the world, like America, Canada, Sweden, Australia, Germany, Brazil, France, Hungary, Poland and so on. I really enjoy teaching Chinese and Chinese culture, and find myself learning many new things from my students. Teaching, traveling, movies and sports are the most exciting things in my life.

Mu Dan
Chinese Teacher
Language: Mandarin, English

I am from Hubei province in the south of China .In Chinese, Hu means lake, bei means north. Hubei is in the north of Dongting Lake so it derives its name. The province in the south of Donting lake is called Hunan (nan means south),which is the province of Mao Zedong. But in my province we also get a famous hero whose name is Quyuan, a great poet in China, and the dragon boat festival is to commemorate him. I am passionate for teaching Chinese language and culture. My major was Chinese language and literature. I have been in Beijing for more than 6 years. It is a fantastic city with unique culture and hospitable people. Your Beijing experience will leave you thinking of the saying “I came, I saw, I conquered!”

Zhao Haiyan
Chinese Teacher
Language: Mandarin, English, Korean

Degree: Bachelor in Chines language and Literature
Hobbies : Reading, travelling and singing
Background:Hi everyone! I’m Hai Yan. Since graduating from university, I have been teaching Chinese for five years. I believe that speaking Chinese to my students is the best way to get them used to hearing the language and help them feel comfortable in using it. I also like to combine classroom study with speaking Mandarin in real life situations. With this in mind, I often ask my students, for example, to go to the vegetable market or the shopping mall to use the vocabulary and structures I introduce in class that day—and they love it !

Yang Yan
Chinese Teacher
Language: Mandarin, English

Degree: Bachelor in English and computer science
Hobbies : Calligraphy, musics, dancing
Background: I’m from Fujian province. I came to Beijing 9 years ago and fell in love with the city. As a teacher, I always make my lessons interesting and enjoyable. I’m full of passion and patience, can focus on different students’ needs and make them satisfied. I’m interested in doing research on comparison of language and culture's difference. I love to share with students the beauty of Chinese language in the lessons and in daily life.