About us
Helping You Speak Chinese with Confidence,
One Lesson at a Time
LIA Academy of Chinese Language was founded on a simple belief: learning Mandarin should be personal, practical, and achievable — no matter your background or schedule. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, we've built a learning experience that meets students exactly where they are, whether they're taking their first steps into the language or refining fluency for professional or academic goals.
Chinese is one of the most valuable languages to speak today, opening doors to new opportunities in business, education, and travel. We started LIA Academy to make that opportunity accessible — pairing dedicated, experienced teachers with flexible course formats that fit real students' real lives. From intensive group classes to private one-on-one lessons, corporate training, and fully online courses, every program we offer is designed around one outcome: helping you actually speak Chinese, with confidence.
We believe real fluency comes from real practice, not memorization. That's why every course at LIA Academy combines structured lessons with genuine conversation, personalized study plans, and continuous feedback — so students don't just learn Chinese, they learn to use it.
Vision
Every student's journey is different, so our professional teachers take the time to understand your goals, background, and pace before designing a study plan made just for you.
Mission
Every student's journey is different, so our professional teachers take the time to understand your goals, background, and pace before designing a study plan made just for you.
Our Team
Dr. Lindagato Philemon
Chinese name: 马伟
Mukabucyana Dativa
Chinese name: 陈秀
Uwihoreye Emmanuel
Chinese name: 马正风
Partners
whether for language training, corporate courses, or professional translation services.
Take the First Step Toward Speaking Chinese
Become part of a growing community of successful Chinese learners at LIA Academy of Chinese Language.