# LingoAce

> LingoAce is a Singapore-based education technology company offering live Mandarin Chinese and English instruction for children, with math and English Language Arts through ACE Academy and AI English practice through Tutor Luna. Founded by Hugh Yao in 2017, it combines teachers, internally developed curricula, games and parent support. In September 2026 it reported more than 730,000 learners served and 27 million lessons delivered.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Singapore, Singapore
- **Founders:** Hugh Yao (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Chinese Live, English Live, ACE Academy by LingoAce, Tutor Luna, Ace Chinese
- **Notable:** Reported nearly 4,000% booking growth from the end of 2019 to the December 2021 funding announcement., Reported US$180 million total funding as of December 2021., Received full WASC accreditation as a Supplementary Education Program in February 2026.

## Products & services

- **Chinese Live** — Live Mandarin Chinese lessons for children using interactive curricula, with one-to-one and small-group formats.
- **English Live** — Live English language instruction launched in April 2022; classroom infrastructure uses Zoom Video SDK.
- **ACE Academy by LingoAce** — Multi-subject K-12 platform for math, English Language Arts and Chinese, delivered online and at learning centers; formally launched February 2026 after a 2025 soft launch.
- **Tutor Luna** — AI English learning platform for ages 4-12, launched August 4, 2026, designed to adapt instruction and pacing to learners.
- **Ace Chinese** — Textbook series developed with Peking University Press for overseas learners aged 5-12; forthcoming publication announced in November 2025.
- **LingoAce Connect** — Parent-facing app for managing a child’s learning and keeping track of progress.

## Achievements

- Reported nearly 4,000% booking growth from the end of 2019 to the December 2021 funding announcement.
- Reported US$180 million total funding as of December 2021.
- Received full WASC accreditation as a Supplementary Education Program in February 2026.
- September 2026 announcement cites Frost & Sullivan ranking by cumulative paying students among online Chinese platforms serving non-native Chinese-speaking regions, measured 2017-2026H1. This is a category-specific ranking, not a learning-outcome measure.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Formally launched ACE Academy on February 4 and announced WASC supplementary education accreditation on February 27.
- **2026-08** — Launched Tutor Luna, an AI English learning platform for ages 4-12, on August 4.
- **2026-09** — Reported 730,000+ learners, 27M+ lessons and 9,000+ teachers across 214 countries and regions; cited a Frost & Sullivan cumulative paying-student ranking.

## Links

- Website: https://www.lingoace.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lingoace/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lingoace
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LingoAceGlobal
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lingoaceus/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LingoAceGlobal/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingoacesg

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Last updated: 2026-10-16