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About Us
Company Introduction
Founded in Seattle, TongLe Chinese School has been dedicated to overseas Chinese education for over twenty years, serving Chinese families, Chinese teachers, and Chinese schools. We provide independently developed systematic teaching materials, AI teaching aids and learning systems, combined with disruptive teaching concepts. With our integration of online and offline Chinese education, leveled courses, and teaching tools, we help children achieve previously unimaginable Chinese proficiency with the most natural methods, the easiest path, and minimal time. Students, parents, teachers, and schools will work together to create an innovative and win-win ecosystem for Chinese and cultural education in the AI era.
TongLe Chinese Milestones
From a family classics reading group to a next-generation overseas Chinese education platform, TongLe has been continuously exploring innovative paths for overseas Chinese education.
2004
Educational Exploration and Concept Incubation.
Laid the foundation for TongLe’s “culture-first, language-integrated” educational philosophy and practice.
2004–2006: Began with classics-based prenatal and early education, launching systematic Chinese enlightenment practices.
2004–2010: Practiced “classics reading instruction” in family education long term, accumulating early Chinese education experience.
2010.8: Established the “Dehui Classics Study Group,” promoting Chinese language and culture education by family units.
2010.8: Launched “Storytelling on Wheels,” joyfully and efficiently absorbing language and culture.
2015.1: Students appeared on Hebei TV’s program “Zhonghua Haoshici (Chinese Poetry),” drawing wide attention in overseas Chinese communities.
2015.12: Students won the Grand Prize in the 17th World Chinese Essay Competition.
2016: A student translated twenty Journey to the West stories into English and published them on Amazon globally.
Educational Exploration and Concept Incubation.
Laid the foundation for TongLe’s “culture-first, language-integrated” educational philosophy and practice.
2004–2006: Began with classics-based prenatal and early education, launching systematic Chinese enlightenment practices.
2004–2010: Practiced “classics reading instruction” in family education long term, accumulating early Chinese education experience.
2010.8: Established the “Dehui Classics Study Group,” promoting Chinese language and culture education by family units.
2010.8: Launched “Storytelling on Wheels,” joyfully and efficiently absorbing language and culture.
2015.1: Students appeared on Hebei TV’s program “Zhonghua Haoshici (Chinese Poetry),” drawing wide attention in overseas Chinese communities.
2015.12: Students won the Grand Prize in the 17th World Chinese Essay Competition.
2016: A student translated twenty Journey to the West stories into English and published them on Amazon globally.
2016
Public Lectures and Official Classes Launched.
Gained insight into the natural patterns of language acquisition; established a “listening–speaking first, culture-integrated” pedagogy.
2016.2–6: Held three foundational lectures, proposing for the first time the overseas Chinese teaching approach “culture and language first, character recognition later.”
2016.4: Began writing “Explorations in Overseas Chinese Education,” sharing innovative ideas and stories.
2016.6–8: Built the L0–L1 research framework; started developing preschool (L0) and Grade 1 (L1) materials.
2016.9: Officially opened classes for preschool and Grade 1.
2016.9–12: Conducted teaching validation and iterated materials based on feedback.
Public Lectures and Official Classes Launched.
Gained insight into the natural patterns of language acquisition; established a “listening–speaking first, culture-integrated” pedagogy.
2016.2–6: Held three foundational lectures, proposing for the first time the overseas Chinese teaching approach “culture and language first, character recognition later.”
2016.4: Began writing “Explorations in Overseas Chinese Education,” sharing innovative ideas and stories.
2016.6–8: Built the L0–L1 research framework; started developing preschool (L0) and Grade 1 (L1) materials.
2016.9: Officially opened classes for preschool and Grade 1.
2016.9–12: Conducted teaching validation and iterated materials based on feedback.
2017
School Founded; Systematic Courses and Materials Development Started.
2017.3: Registered “TongLe Chinese School” as a nonprofit in Washington State.
2017.8: Published “Explorations in Overseas Chinese Education” on Amazon worldwide.
2017.10: Formed a China-based TongLe curriculum R&D team and started systematic course and material creation.
School Founded; Systematic Courses and Materials Development Started.
2017.3: Registered “TongLe Chinese School” as a nonprofit in Washington State.
2017.8: Published “Explorations in Overseas Chinese Education” on Amazon worldwide.
2017.10: Formed a China-based TongLe curriculum R&D team and started systematic course and material creation.
2018
Educational Philosophy Outreach.
2018.8: Proposed the “Five Provisions” concept, building a model of intrinsic learning motivation.
2018.7–12: Published 16 volumes of L0–L1 materials (including Dao De Jing, Da Xue & Zhong Yong, Chinese Idiom and Colloquialism, Chinese Characters with Illustration, etc.).
2018.9–12: Launched dual-teacher classrooms and supported courses and training for overseas teachers.
Educational Philosophy Outreach.
2018.8: Proposed the “Five Provisions” concept, building a model of intrinsic learning motivation.
2018.7–12: Published 16 volumes of L0–L1 materials (including Dao De Jing, Da Xue & Zhong Yong, Chinese Idiom and Colloquialism, Chinese Characters with Illustration, etc.).
2018.9–12: Launched dual-teacher classrooms and supported courses and training for overseas teachers.
2019
Materials Development and Community Building.
2019.7–12: Published 8 volumes of L2 materials (Confucius Speaks, Chinese Reading Comprehension, Chinese Characters with Illustration, etc.).
2020.7–12: Published L3 (Chinese Cultural Geography & Poetry, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension), added an L0 title (Chinese Poetry), and L4 (MengZi ZhuangZi XunZi LieZi GuanZi MoZi Speaks) — 15 volumes in total.
2020.12: Founded the Parent–Teacher–Student Organization (PTSO), building a learning community and strengthening community connections.
2021.7–12: Published L4 (History & Culture, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension) and L6 (Famous Quotes of Chinese Classics) — 11 volumes.
2022.7–12: Published L5 (A Year in the Life of Chinese People, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension), released revised editions for other grades, and launched traditional-character versions — 32 volumes in total.
Materials Development and Community Building.
2019.7–12: Published 8 volumes of L2 materials (Confucius Speaks, Chinese Reading Comprehension, Chinese Characters with Illustration, etc.).
2020.7–12: Published L3 (Chinese Cultural Geography & Poetry, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension), added an L0 title (Chinese Poetry), and L4 (MengZi ZhuangZi XunZi LieZi GuanZi MoZi Speaks) — 15 volumes in total.
2020.12: Founded the Parent–Teacher–Student Organization (PTSO), building a learning community and strengthening community connections.
2021.7–12: Published L4 (History & Culture, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension) and L6 (Famous Quotes of Chinese Classics) — 11 volumes.
2022.7–12: Published L5 (A Year in the Life of Chinese People, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension), released revised editions for other grades, and launched traditional-character versions — 32 volumes in total.
2023
Intelligent Learning and Digitalization Launched.
2023.7–12: Recompiled and published L6 (The Beauty of Chinese Culture, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension) and revised editions for other grades — 7 volumes.
2023.1: AI-powered SReading intelligent learning tool launched, making Chinese learning easier and more efficient.
2023.3: SReading began releasing online homework and companion materials; teachers can assign homework and track progress online.
2023.9: SReading released Rapid Character Recognition and textbook features for flexible review.
2023.9–12: Textbooks were gradually digitized, entering the digital publishing stage.
Intelligent Learning and Digitalization Launched.
2023.7–12: Recompiled and published L6 (The Beauty of Chinese Culture, Chinese Characters with Illustration, Chinese Reading Comprehension) and revised editions for other grades — 7 volumes.
2023.1: AI-powered SReading intelligent learning tool launched, making Chinese learning easier and more efficient.
2023.3: SReading began releasing online homework and companion materials; teachers can assign homework and track progress online.
2023.9: SReading released Rapid Character Recognition and textbook features for flexible review.
2023.9–12: Textbooks were gradually digitized, entering the digital publishing stage.
2024
Growth of Intelligent Learning and Digitalization.
2024.4: SReading released Pinyin Shortcuts to help beginners.
2024.5: SReading launched teacher portal features for class, student, and homework management.
2024.6: SReading introduced an audio dictionary to support character learning.
2024.7: SReading launched courseware for online teaching.
2024.8: Launched the TongLe Certified Teacher Program, advancing the education partner initiative.
2024.10: SReading released homework reports.
2024.10: Launched the Parent Coach Training Course to empower parents.
Growth of Intelligent Learning and Digitalization.
2024.4: SReading released Pinyin Shortcuts to help beginners.
2024.5: SReading launched teacher portal features for class, student, and homework management.
2024.6: SReading introduced an audio dictionary to support character learning.
2024.7: SReading launched courseware for online teaching.
2024.8: Launched the TongLe Certified Teacher Program, advancing the education partner initiative.
2024.10: SReading released homework reports.
2024.10: Launched the Parent Coach Training Course to empower parents.
2025
Collaboration and Outlook.
2024.7–2025.6: Finalized the online edition of L7 materials (hot topics, puns, technology, speeches, close reading and translation of allusions, guided readings of classics).
2025.7–12: Finalized L8 materials (film/TV listening & speaking, classroom speeches, social life, cultural speeches, close reading and translation of allusions, guided readings of classics).
2025.8: Hosted “TongLe Philosophy + Methods + Tools” lectures for parents and teachers.
2025.9: SReading fully released multi-level courseware and teacher resource libraries.
2025.9: SReading launched the Chinese Character Map.
2025.10: SReading launched exams, character-to-pinyin, and simplified–traditional conversion.
2025.10–11: Hosted the “Six Lectures on the Overseas Chinese Education Forum” to promote educational exchange.
From 2025: Launched the “Chinese School Partner Program,” co-building the ecosystem with schools worldwide.
Collaboration and Outlook.
2024.7–2025.6: Finalized the online edition of L7 materials (hot topics, puns, technology, speeches, close reading and translation of allusions, guided readings of classics).
2025.7–12: Finalized L8 materials (film/TV listening & speaking, classroom speeches, social life, cultural speeches, close reading and translation of allusions, guided readings of classics).
2025.8: Hosted “TongLe Philosophy + Methods + Tools” lectures for parents and teachers.
2025.9: SReading fully released multi-level courseware and teacher resource libraries.
2025.9: SReading launched the Chinese Character Map.
2025.10: SReading launched exams, character-to-pinyin, and simplified–traditional conversion.
2025.10–11: Hosted the “Six Lectures on the Overseas Chinese Education Forum” to promote educational exchange.
From 2025: Launched the “Chinese School Partner Program,” co-building the ecosystem with schools worldwide.
TongLe Textbook Development & Iteration
TongLe Mission
Reshaping Education, Connecting the World
TongLe's mission is to redefine the boundaries and possibilities of overseas Chinese education, creating learning miracles through the perfect fusion of technology and humanities. We are not satisfied with the slow progress of traditional teaching, but aim to enable every learner to harvest unlimited possibilities in limited time.
Through an open platform strategy, we pass on the power of this educational innovation to global educational partners, jointly building a new educational ecosystem where Chinese learning becomes efficient, joyful, and profound.
Threefold Value Creation
Empowering Educators
Provide complete innovative teaching solutions for Chinese schools and teachers worldwide, enabling excellent teaching concepts with technological wings to achieve personalized teaching at scale
Achieving Learners
Use breakthrough teaching methodologies to help students quickly break through language barriers and fall in love with the profoundness of Chinese culture by returning to the natural laws of language learning
Connecting Families
Innovate the home-school co-education model, making Chinese learning a warm bond that enhances parent-child relationships, inherits cultural roots, and unites family strength
What Makes Us Different
We teach more than just Chinese - we teach the skills needed for the AI era. Our concepts, teaching materials, and tools redefine the possibilities of overseas Chinese education.
Returning to Natural Learning Patterns - Easy and Efficient
Top ten global teaching innovations, providing efficient AI learning tools
Exceptional Teaching Results, Breaking the Ceiling of Overseas Chinese Education
Powered by AI-driven research and practice, our learners continue to make near-native strides and our programs are recognized by partners worldwide.
Home-School Co-Education Growth Community, Building a Learning and Growth Community
We unite parents, teachers, and learning allies into a collaborative growth community so Chinese learning becomes a joyful family rhythm.
Comprehensive Support for Chinese Teachers and Schools with Full Materials and Tools
We deliver curricula, AI tools, and training so teachers can run confident, high-impact lessons without firefighting.
Join Us
TongLe is not just a Chinese school, but a leader in the transformation of global overseas Chinese education, an innovative educational ecosystem where "the impossible becomes possible." Here, every child can create their own Chinese learning miracle—achieving amazing levels through the easiest methods, embracing a global future while inheriting cultural roots. We create unique value for every participant: helping children fall in love with learning, enabling parents to witness growth, helping teachers achieve dreams, and bringing excellent educational concepts to more learners and families.
