'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.'

Amélie Papin

Chief Account Manager
Languages: 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!'

Bridget Madell

Account Manager
Languages: 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!

Yindra Sierra Ferrer

Account Manager
Languages: Spanish, English, Mandarin

Hi, my name is Yindra and I am from Cuba. I have been in Beijing for 5 and a half years and counting. I first came to Beijing to study the Chinese language and graduated from Beijing International Studies University in 2009, after which I decided to stay here to work. I like China and after so many years I can say that this is my second home. I love all the great opportunities that young people can find here and the relaxed lifestyle. What I enjoy most is the mix of cultures and food from different countries you can find in every corner in Beijing. I love playing football, going to the fake beach, clubbing and racing go-karts with my friends in my free time.

Admission and Logistics

Adam Macklin

Admissions Director
Languages: English, Mandarin

'I have a keen interest in China, its language and history. I have lived in Africa, the UK, Ireland and the Middle East. I came to China for the first time in 2003. Having survived a year of teaching, travelling and SARS I returned to Europe, to live in Ireland. I eventually returned to Beijing last year. I love football and travelling along with art and music.'

Stacey Lai

Public Relations Manager
Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin

'I am an American-born Chinese from California. My family is from Hong Kong and I grew up speaking both English and Cantonese. I have come to China before, but only for travel. I first came to Beijing in 2008 to work for Hutong School as an intern and decided to stay afterwards. I have found that I love learning about Chinese language and culture and traveling around China.'

Guo Dou

Office Manager
Languages: 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 the sports, Because I like the swimming in the winter 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!

Video of Guo Dou swimming in a frozen lake.

He Peizhen

Administrative Assistant
Languages: Mandarin, English

'Nihao! This is Peggy, I come from Zhejiang Province in the South of China. I have already spent eight years in Beijing. If you ask me what attracts me most, I’ll say the unique Beijing culture, with amongst others the Great Wall, roast duck, Peking Opera, hutongs, courtyards, etc. and so on, you can explore them all during daily life in Beijing. All these aspects are different from where I am born, but in a good way! Wo xi huan Beijing!'

Yin Yi

Office Assistant
Languages: Mandarin, English

Education Department

Jiao Yu

Principal
Languages: Mandarin, English

'I have grown up in Shandong, just like Confucius. In 2001 I came to Beijing, 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.'

Jiang Hui

Classes Coordinator
Languages: Mandarin, English

'Da jia hao! This is Naomi, I'm from Guangxi province in the South of China. Guangxi is very warm and beautiful. I have been in Beijing for over 3 years and I'm loving it! So many new things to see and to do in Beijing compared to my hometown. I'm sure you will like it too, you will surely fall in love with the special Beijing charm.'