Turtle Learn was born from the frustration—and hope—of its founders: a group of passionate educators from the Education University of Hong Kong (ranked 4th in Asia for education by QS), technologists, and parents determined to transform how children learn Chinese.
The idea began when the founders reflected on their own painful experiences learning Chinese—hours of rote memorization, repetitive drills, and overwhelming workbooks. Despite the effort, the results were often poor. Even more striking, this outdated method of teaching had barely changed and was still the norm in today's modern classrooms. Children were disengaged. Parents were exhausted. And meaningful progress felt elusive.
Determined to change this, the team drew inspiration from child-centric philosophies like the Montessori method—where learning is hands-on, joyful, and self-directed. They began designing tactile learning kits paired with a digital platform, allowing children to explore Mandarin in a playful and immersive way.
The result was the Turtle Learn Method: a seamless blend of physical and digital learning, guided by AI and grounded in educational research. Children learn at their own pace. Parents receive progress updates without needing to micromanage. And most importantly, learning Chinese becomes something children look forward to.
What started as a personal mission is now a trusted system embraced by thousands of families across Asia—and it's only the beginning.
Turtle Learn is the fastest-growing Mandarin learning brand in Asia, combining technology, pedagogy, and business innovation. With operations spanning Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Hong Kong—and backed by award-winning recognition and academic partnerships—we are building the world's leading Chinese language education franchise.
Right now, children are learning Chinese through Turtle Learn's AI-powered platform and interactive kits—and we're expanding fast. Join us as a franchisee and be part of a movement reshaping language education for the next generation.
Our model blends the best of physical product distribution, neighbourhood school servicing, and scalable teaching workflows. Developed with insight from education franchising and digital-first delivery, it gives you:
From day one, our team is here to support you. As a franchisee, you'll receive training on operations and business growth, along with customizable marketing materials, a Franchise Operations Playbook, and ongoing coaching from our regional team. Our goal is your success, and we provide the tools and resources to help you thrive.
Whether you're opening your first center or managing a country-wide franchise network, our model supports your growth.
This isn't just about profit. It's about purpose.
With Turtle Learn, you're helping children become confident Chinese speakers. You're empowering parents. You're contributing to a future where bilingualism is an advantage, not a burden.
We believe great businesses transform lives—starting with the child.
Launch with a proven, scalable business model designed for education entrepreneurs
Receive 1-on-1 onboarding from our dedicated Franchise Success Team
Leverage our award-winning curriculum and learning kits, backed by academic experts from the Education University of Hong Kong
Flexible paths for single centers or addition to existing learning centre networks
Get a full Business Starter Kit: includes inventory, branding assets, pricing models, and territory insights
Ongoing consultation on operations, hiring, financial performance, and expansion strategy
Pre-launch training covering pedagogy, platform, marketing, and center management
Access to live webinars and exclusive seminars for continuous professional development
Join a network of Turtle Learn franchisees to exchange strategies, best practices, and success stories
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