Connecting Switzerland and China through high-impact language instruction, cultural expertise, and strategic consulting.
Founded in Basel in 2011 by Dr. Hsiuchen Phoebe Chiu, DuMa Chinesisch delivers bespoke Mandarin education, official exam preparation, translation, and cross-cultural training. We partner with individuals, families, international schools, and leading corporations—combining academic rigour with practical, real-world application.
Precision & Pedagogy
Basel Campus & Online Global
Trusted by industry leaders in Switzerland and worldwide:
Integrated Academic & Professional Services
Structured curricula engineered for tangible communicative fluency and strategic corporate dexterity.
Mandarin Language Teaching
Master the language. Engage with the culture.
We deliver structured, engaging Mandarin instruction for all proficiency levels—from absolute beginners to advanced speakers.
Children
Interactive learning through play, music, and immersive practice designed for young minds.
Teenagers
Focused skill-building in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build academic confidence.
Adults & Professionals
Goal-oriented training tailored for career advancement, travel, family connections, or personal enrichment.
Flexible Learning
Join our modern classrooms directly at Steinenring 3 in Basel, or connect synchronously from anywhere in the world.
Examination Preparation
Prepare strategically. Achieve top results.
Targeted preparation for globally recognised Chinese proficiency examinations.
Customised study plans aligned with your current level, target score, and test timelines.
Benefit from direct insider guidance—Dr. Chiu served as a GCSE/IGCSE oral examiner in Basel, providing candidates with exact assessment standards and strategic test-taking techniques.
Business & Cross-Cultural Training
Bridge the gap between Swiss and Chinese business environments.
Succeeding in international business demands more than vocabulary—it requires navigating unwritten cultural rules, negotiation styles, and relationship dynamics. We equip your team to handle high-stakes meetings, delegations, and negotiations with confidence.
Executive etiquette, negotiation protocols, professional Mandarin, meeting preparation, and trust-building strategies.
Trusted by Bayer, Novartis, Roche, Syngenta, Ypsomed.
Translation & Interpreting
Precision across Chinese, English, and German.
Professional document translation and consecutive interpreting for high-precision sectors. We specialise in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, where technical accuracy and discretion are critical.
Certified Quality
Official certified supplier to Ypsomed for audit interpreting and specialised linguistic services.
Educational Consulting: Study in Switzerland
Navigating Swiss education with complete clarity.
Personalised guidance for international families transitioning into primary, middle, and secondary international schools across Switzerland.
School selection, admissions strategy, application refinement, campus visit coordination, and cultural integration support for the whole family.
Academic Authority with Local Basel Roots
Dr. Hsiuchen Phoebe Chiu founded DuMa Chinesisch in 2011 with the conviction that true fluency requires an authentic synthesis of grammatical rigour, phonetic precision, and deep anthropological immersion. Holding a doctorate alongside extensive pedagogical appointments, she has spent over a decade shaping how high-level professionals and students across the tri-national Basel area connect with the Chinese-speaking world.