Marcus Reoch

Marcus Reoch is an entrepreneur and educator who has made significant contributions to the field of language education, particularly in teaching Mandarin Chinese. He is best known as the Founder and Managing Director of Dragons in Europe, a company specializing in Mandarin Chinese instruction.1

Career Highlights

Dragons Teaching Ltd:: Reoch founded this company in June 2006 and served as its Managing Director for over 17 years, until July 2023.1 The company, based in London, focused on providing Mandarin Chinese tuition and addressing challenges faced by Modern Language departments worldwide.5

Dragons in Europe:: This organization, which Reoch founded and manages, is recognized for its impactful work in language education. It is described as "The UK's specialist for teaching Mandarin Chinese".4

Media Appearances

Reoch gained public attention when he appeared on the BBC television show "Dragons' Den" in 2009. During his appearance, he:

• Delivered a fluent pitch showcasing the skills of his young after-school club students.3
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of his Mandarin Chinese teaching methods to Dragons Shaf Rasul and Julie Meyer.2

Current Role

As of October 2024, Marcus Reoch is working as an Edtech Consultant at Future Skills Education Limited.1 This position likely allows him to continue contributing to the field of education technology, drawing on his extensive experience in language instruction and educational entrepreneurship.

Throughout his career, Reoch has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovative language education, particularly in making Mandarin Chinese accessible to students in the UK and Europe. His work has spanned nearly two decades, during which he has consistently sought to address the challenges faced by language departments and promote effective language learning methodologies.