Mandarin Matrix is an award-winning online learning platform specifically designed for students learning Mandarin as a foreign language.
The customizable, cloud-based reading solution supports learners from kindergarten through secondary school and is used by over 75,000 students in Hong Kong, the USA, and the UK, and across 25 countries worldwide.
Our curriculum and learning solutions are built on a pedagogically strong foundation, using the principle of spiralled learning as a fun and engaging way to support students in achieving linguistic excellence in the four key language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
A leading international educational award honoring excellence in mind-building media and toys
A program supported by Presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping to strengthen US-China relations by teaching 1 million US K-12 students Mandarin Chinese by 2020
A UK programme funded by the government to support schools in delivering intensive Mandarin study, training teachers, and helping schools increase the number of pupils studying Mandarin
Awarded as the best EdTech companies in the Asian market
The Awards identify, showcase, and recognise the world's most promising EdTech startups of the year
Mandarin Matrix Academy launched online to continue students' learning journey during COVID-19 pandemic
The Bett Awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies that exhibit at the Bett show and supply Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for education
The Accrediting Commission for Schools and Curricular, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) is a world-renowned accrediting association that recognises excellence in learning
The Mandarin Matrix Chinese learning app provides opportunities for thousands of learners across India's largest telecom network
We reached more than 375k downlaods on JioStore for JioPhone, JioBook and JioSTB
David Tait
Founder and
Executive Chairman
Yalan King
Chief Commercial Officer
Yalan is an innovator of AI-based personalised language learning products and services. Previously Director of Marketing at Content Guard, a Microsoft/Xerox Corporation spin-off that pioneered Digital Rights Management solutions and services to e-Publishers, Yalan is co-founder and President of The Mandarin Institute and a Program Director for STARTALK, part of the U.S. National Security Language Initiative.
Raja Kanthan
Chief Technology Officer
Raja is a senior international business executive with over 20 years hands-on management experience including founding BT Internet, the UK internet service provider. Prior to Mandarin Matrix, Raja held senior positions at Cable & Wireless, Reach, and British Telecom. Raja holds a BSc (First Class Hon.) from City, University of London, an MSc from Imperial College London, and an MBA from Bayes Business School London.
Aisling Quinn
Chief Operating Officer and
Head of European Operations
Aisling Quinn has worked with Mandarin Matrix from genesis to adolescence. As a mother with three children learning Mandarin, she focuses on the development lens, demanding that traditional teaching methods be more interactive and compelling. Aisling has a BA in Consumer Science and she brings a scientific approach to both the product and human capital employed on three continents.
Jimmy Lo
Director of Operations
Asia
Jimmy holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Hong Kong Shue Yan University. He joined Mandarin Matrix in 2014 and is mainly responsible for managing Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom, overseeing customer support processes, and developing strategic customer support operations to further enhance customer’s satisfaction.
Cecilia So
Director of Business Development
North America
Cecilia has a solid career in K12 publishing. She has been supporting educators in North America, Europe and Asia with print/online materials for over two decades. With training in eLearning and curriculum design, Cecilia is passionate about promoting interactive classrooms. She has a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology.
Jenny Luo
Director of Support
North America
Jenny is the point of contact for all North American clients and partners’ support needs. She previously worked at the College Board and has a rich experience in supporting Chinese language education initiatives and has collaborated with many national and international organizations. She is based in New York City and speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Andrea Poon
Director of Product
Andrea joined Mandarin Matrix as a writer and product developer in 2017. Over the years, she has participated in all of the product development process. She is now the first and last person responsible for delivering products of the highest standard. Andrea has a Bachelor’s degree in Language Studies and a Master’s degree in Applied English Linguistics.
Keiko Hargraves
Director of Staff
Director of Asian Business Development
Keiko is a native Japanese speaker who has lived in Hong Kong for nearly 30 years. Before moving to Hong Kong, she lived in Japan and the UK. Her work career has been predominantly in the airline industry, as well as providing translation services to many different industries. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and enjoys being the bridge between different languages and cultures.
Chiahua Chang
Head of Communications and Business Development, Asia Pacific
Chiahua is a fully qualified Chinese teacher with teaching experience in Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and the UK. She’s especially experienced in IB programs as she is also an IB MYP examiner. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Literature and an MBA. She currently heads up business development in Mandarin Matrix for the Asia Pacific region.
Dr Dali Tan
Senior Education Adviser
Dr. Dali Tan is Professor of Chinese and Chair of the World Languages Discipline Group at the Northern Virginia Community College. She recently received the Marshall Brannon FALVA Award for Excellence in World Language Teaching and represented Virginia as its Teacher of Year candidate at the regional level at Southern Conference on Language Teaching in 2022. She has been teaching Chinese in the United States for almost three decades with extensive experience teaching Chinese to students from 5th grade to college seniors as well as adult learners and heritage Chinese school students.
Dr Tan has served on the NECTFL (Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Board, and President of CLASS (Chinese Language Association of Secondary-elementary Schools), on the College Board SAT II Chinese Committee for five years and the AP Chinese Development Committees for two years. She has conducted many AP Chinese Workshops and APSIs face to face and virtually in the United States and internationally since 2006. She has been a frequent presenter at international, national and regional conferences.
Dr. Tan’s research and pedagogical articles have been published in China, Canada, the Great Britain and the United States. When her student, 2003 Presidential Scholar from the state of Maryland, named her “the most influential teacher” in his educational career, she received the Teacher Recognition Award issued by U.S. Department of Education.
Athena Birch
Head of Social Media and Digital Marketing
Athena joined Mandarin Matrix in 2020 as the Head of Social Media and Digital Marketing. She works alongside the Marketing and Design team to create innovative and engaging content that is representative of the company’s vision. She is studying Politics and Public Administration at Hong Kong University. In her free time, she likes to hike, spend time with her dogs, and relax at the beach.
Jered Vittachi
Junior Editor & Research Associate
Jered was born and raised in Hong Kong. He joined Mandarin Matrix in 2017 as a junior editor and research associate to provide support to the MMX team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from De Montfort University in the UK. In his spare time, Jered enjoys reading, watching anime, and playing both trading cards and video games.
Jennifer So
Writer and Book Developer
Jennifer is an experienced Chinese teacher with 20 years of experience, who specialises in IGCSE, IB, AP, A-level and Pre-U. She has worked in Singapore, China and the USA for a decade engaging in Hospitality and China trade.
In addition to a Chinese Language and Literature degree, she also obtains Child Care and Family Development Diploma and she dedicates her time to helping children with special needs in a church.
Reita Wong
Senior Graphic Designer
Reita holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. She joined the Mandarin Matrix team in 2015 and is mainly responsible for the illustration and design of Mandarin Matrix books and other marketing artworks.
Tsoi Yam
Graphic Designer
Tsoi joined Mandarin Matrix in 2019 after working in a University Press for two years. As a graphic designer, she expresses ideas and stories visually, and is committed to creating simple and effective materials that enhance student’s interest in learning. When not working, she is either out for a run or getting her hands dirty with clay.
Ka Po Ng
Graphic Designer
Kapo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She joined Mandarin Matrix in 2019 and is mainly responsible for the illustration and design of Mandarin Matrix teaching materials and marketing artworks.
Lewi Chan
Graphic Designer
Lewi joined Mandarin Matrix in 2021 after finishing his study on Creative Media in Hong Kong Design Institute. Designing and drawing are his passion. Being a graphic designer, he creates teaching and marketing materials. He is also a big fan of anime, some of his inspirations were inspired by it. In his spare time, Lewi enjoys listening to music and exercising.
Gino Too
Software Consultant
Gino is a software engineer who has gained comprehensive experience on different technical platforms and products. He has worked with a variety of industries including fund management, education K-12, private banking, and consumer/luxury goods. He joined the Mandarin Matrix team in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
Charles Chang
Finance and Administration
Charles joined the company in 2012 as a general administrative and accounting assistant. He has previously worked for many organisations in various industries in the USA, Hong Kong and China. He is responsible for warehousing, shipping, and purchasing; also deals with suppliers and handles printed products.
Anupama Lekshmi
Software Developer
Anupama obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science in India and she worked for over seven years before she moved to Hong Kong. She joined Mandarin Matrix as a Software Developer in 2021, and with her extensive knowledge and skills in software development, she is currently working on MMX and JIO mobile network projects.
Beatrix Chau
Digital Strategy
Beatrix is a writer-slash-editor turned digital marketer who specialises in driving and developing effective, SEO-optimised content strategies across the Asia Pacific Region. In June 2021, she joined the Mandarin Matrix team with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from UCL and some very, very rusty Puntonghua.
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