Is English taught in Chinese schools?

China's first contact with the English language occurred between Chinese and English traders, and the first missionary schools to teach English were established in Macau in the 1630s. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Russian was originally the primary foreign language. read more

My experience having visited numerous schools throughout China and speaking with many Chinese nationals is that English is offered as a second language in Chinese schools in much the same way as Spanish or French are offered in American schools. read more

Yes, English is taught in most Chinese schools. Sometimes, the kids only learn English when they enter high school. read more