Elite Chinese tutors with an acceptance rate of about 1%
make your corporate Chinese training
more affordable and more effective.
NetChai is an online Chinese language school founded in 2010, with over 1.65 million lessons delivered. One-on-one 25-minute lessons from 244 yen and invoice-based payment — trusted by companies and local governments for Chinese training.
Take lessons anytime, anywhere on PC, tablet, or smartphone.
15 years of operation since our founding in 2010
As a school specializing in online Chinese, we serve both individual and corporate clients
Adopted by:Many companies and local governments, including TSE Prime-listed firms, use NetChai as their designated school for Chinese training.
Manufacturing / Trading / Finance / Hotel & Tourism / Government / IT & Services
4 reasons companies choose NetChai for corporate training
Cut training costs without cutting results — we make both possible
1Tutor quality: about 1% acceptance rate
Only tutors who pass rigorous screening — Japanese ability, teaching skill, connection quality, and character — join us. Many are graduates of top universities or have studied in Japan, covering all levels from beginner to advanced.
2One-on-one 25-minute lessons from 244 yen
At roughly 1/5 to 1/3 the cost of in-person schools, we provide one-on-one lessons with native tutors instead of group training — cutting language-training budgets while actually improving results.
3Open 6 a.m. to midnight, 359 days a year (typical)
Employees can take lessons late at night after work, on weekends, or from business trips and overseas postings. Everyone gets the same quality of training regardless of where or when they work — a strength unique to an online school.
4Industry-leading lineup of 15 courses
Beyond beginner-to-advanced levels, we offer purpose-built courses: three levels of Business Chinese, HSK prep, free talk, and more. Design training to match each employee's level and business needs.
| Criteria | In-person schools | Typical online | NetChai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson format | Mostly group | Mostly one-on-one | One-on-one |
| Tutor | Mix of Japanese and Chinese | Inconsistent quality | Chinese natives, about 1% acceptance, all speak Japanese |
| Cost per lesson | High | Medium | 25 min from 244 yen |
| Lesson hours | School business hours | Limited | 6 a.m.-midnight, 359 days (actual) |
| Location | Commute required | Mostly at home | Even on business trips or overseas postings |
| Materials | Set textbooks | Few | Commercial + original materials, 15 courses |
| Corporate support | Extra fees / limited | Few | Invoice payment, history download, flexible headcount |
To Corporate Managers
Short, affordable daily one-on-one lessons build retention more reliably than group training. NetChai helps you cut costs and improve learning outcomes at the same time.
Acceptance rate: about 1%. Among the strictest tutor standards in the industry
All tutors are Chinese natives who can teach in Japanese — beginners feel at ease
Document screening
We review background and aptitude for teaching Chinese.
Interview (Japanese assessment)
We assess communication skills in Japanese.
Training + exams (3 or more)
Candidates are trained in lesson procedures, content, and teaching methods, then examined.
Hired — about 1% debut as tutors
Only the very few who pass every stage are hired.
- All tutors speak Japanese— Ask grammar questions in Japanese; even complete beginners can learn with confidence.
- Many graduates of prestigious universities— Hired mainly from universities strong in Chinese-language education, such as Beijing Language and Culture University.
- Many have studied or worked in Japan— Practical guidance informed by an understanding of Japanese business customs.
- Screened for connection quality, character, and enthusiasm— Every factor that affects lesson quality is part of our criteria.
- All levels covered, from beginner to advanced and business— Choose the tutor best suited to each learner's level.
15 courses in total — choose freely by level and goal
Select and switch anytime to match each employee's level and goals
Negotiations, phone calls, business trips, postings, customer service — practical courses focused on workplace Chinese
- Business Beginner Course Greetings, self-introductions, office conversation
- Business Intermediate Course Negotiations, meetings, business trips
- Business Advanced Course Negotiation and presentations
- Inbound Hospitality Course Practical conversation for hospitality and tourism
Standard courses that build systematically from the basics with exam-level textbooks
- Foundation First-time Chinese, starting with pronunciation
- Beginner Consolidate basic grammar and everyday expressions
- Intermediate Develop practical conversation skills
- Advanced Toward native-level proficiency
Combine freely by goal — certifications, more speaking practice, and more
- HSK Prep Course Preparation aligned with each HSK level's question patterns
- HSK Vocabulary Course Intensive training on high-frequency vocabulary
- Daily Conversation Conversation practice by everyday scene
- Free Talk Course Free conversation for intermediate and advanced learners
- Chinese Idiom Course Learn chengyu idioms to enrich expression
- Chinese Elementary School Textbook Course Experience how native speakers learn
- Kids' Chinese Also available for accompanying family members' children
- + Flexible customization Bring your own materials — just ask
Trusted publishers' textbooks + our original materials
The industry's widest range of materials — study with the best fit for your level and goals
Standard textbooks from Chinese university presses
We use textbooks trusted in China's own language-education field, from Peking University Press, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, and others. Developed for international students in China, they teach practical Chinese systematically and efficiently.
Original in-house materials
A rich lineup of original materials developed in-house by purpose — business conversation, daily conversation, kids, and more. Many are free of extra textbook costs, and arrangements such as HSK prep are available on request.
Textbook selection made easy
During the free trial lesson, a tutor checks your Chinese level and recommends the best materials and course. No advance purchase needed — commercial textbooks are reliably available at the NetChai online shop, and lessons with your own materials can also be arranged.
Two plans: monthly and point-based
Same prices as for individuals, with invoice payment for companies
Monthly plan
For steady daily learners. One 25-minute lesson per day; all prices are monthly, tax included
| Plan | 25 min | 50 min | 75 min | 100 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Plan | ¥10,880 | ¥18,880 | ¥26,280 | ¥31,180 |
| Weekday Plan (Mon-Fri) | ¥8,980 | ¥15,580 | ¥21,180 | ¥26,180 |
| Weekend Plan (Fri-Sun) | ¥7,480 | ¥12,880 | ¥17,280 | ¥19,980 |
* The Everyday Plan also comes in 125-min (¥36,740) and 150-min (¥41,980) versions.
Point plan
For frequent travelers and self-paced learners. 1 point = one 25-minute lesson
| Points | 2pt | 4pt | 8pt | 16pt | 24pt | 32pt | 48pt | 64pt | 96pt | 128pt | 160pt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee (tax included) | ¥1,680 | ¥3,280 | ¥5,780 | ¥10,680 | ¥15,240 | ¥19,180 | ¥26,980 | ¥34,320 | ¥49,780 | ¥64,480 | ¥77,820 |
| Expiration Date | 7 days | 14 days | 31 days | 46 days | 62 days | 82 days | 93 days | 124 days | 186 days | 248 days | 310 days |
* Plans up to 192-256 pt are also available. Monthly and point plans can be combined. Book up to 2 hours before, cancel up to 1 hour before.
Example 1: 10 people × Weekday Plan, 25 min
Everyone takes a 25-minute Chinese lesson every weekday
Example 2: 5 people × Everyday Plan, 25 min
25 minutes every day including weekends — ideal for intensive pre-assignment training
Invoice payment for corporate contracts
Usage is totaled at month-end, an invoice is issued early the next month, and payment is by bank transfer. Headcount and plans can be changed anytime.
Support and admin features exclusive to corporate contracts
We support training managers' administrative work as well
No credit card needed — invoice payment eases accounting
Usage is totaled at month-end and invoiced early the next month, payable by bank transfer. Qualified invoices (Japan's invoice system) are supported.
Learning status at a glance
Managers can view and download employees' lesson history anytime — ready to use for progress management and reporting.
Change headcount freely, anytime
Add or remove learners as transfers, postings, and returns occur. No minimum headcount — use exactly as many seats as you need.
Quotes for internal approval
We issue quotations for your internal approval process and can discuss plan structures by headcount and duration.
Training designed for each individual
Each learner gets a level check in the free trial, with the best course and materials proposed. Design plans by goal, such as short-term intensives before assignments.
Consult in Japanese, even after rollout
From onboarding to day-to-day questions, customer support responds in Japanese — and can assist learners directly, too.
Sign-up is completed entirely online
No paperwork, all online — start lessons in no time after applying
Contact Us
Contact us via the web form. We will explain the service and provide a quote.
Online sign-up of learners and materials
Your corporate manager signs up learners and materials online. No paperwork required.
Free Trial
Learners can try up to two free 25-minute lessons. A tutor checks their level and proposes the best course and materials.
Start as a full member
After the trial, learners continue seamlessly as full members. Book and take lessons at any time between 6 a.m. and midnight.
Month-end closing, invoice payment
Usage is closed at month-end and an invoice is sent early the next month. Please pay by bank transfer.
- Headcount can be changed anytime — flexibly matching transfers and assignments.
- No textbook purchase needed for trials. Tutors prepare sample texts, so learners can try empty-handed.
Start right away in any IT environment
Works on PC, tablet, and smartphone. No special equipment needed
VooV MeetingMain lesson tool
Lessons are held on VooV Meeting, a video conferencing tool developed by Tencent. Widely known as the Chinese counterpart of Zoom, it is commonly used for business meetings. Excellent audio quality and connection stability make lessons comfortable.
NetChai MeetingBrowser-based, developed in-house
If VooV Meeting is unavailable, you can use NetChai Meeting, our in-house video tool. No app installation — join the lesson room with one click from a browser. Even under strict corporate software policies, lessons can start without installing anything new.
WeChatLessons via video call, too
Lessons are also available via video calls on WeChat, the messaging app widely used in China. Learn on the app you already use — convenient for expatriates in China and business travelers.
* If you have a VooV account, use VooV Meeting; otherwise, take lessons via NetChai Meeting or WeChat.
Start with a free trial (two 25-minute lessons)
and see our tutors' quality for yourself.
Quotes, rollout consultations, training design tailored to your company — feel free to contact us.
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