Fandengnian Lun Xuetang

Fandengnian Lun Xuetang, or 年轮学堂 (Anulus Academy), is an educational platform specifically designed for middle-aged and elderly individuals in China. Launched as a sub-brand of the well-known knowledge-paying platform "Fandeng Reading," it aims to be a portable "university" for seniors, providing both educational content and social interaction.

The platform was conceived in early 2018, following extensive market and user research, by founder Pan Danqing. The company identified a significant gap in the market between the high demand for senior education and the low-quality supply from traditional, government-subsidized institutions. Fandengnian Lun Xuetang was created to provide high-quality learning and social environments to address the psychological needs of seniors, such as health anxiety, loneliness, and the desire for self-worth.

The business operates on a model that combines online content with offline, community-based services. Its curriculum is tailored to the interests of its demographic, covering subjects like intergenerational parenting, health and wellness, horticulture, musical instruments, poetry, calligraphy, dance, and personal grooming. By leveraging the content creation and operational experience of Fandeng Reading, the platform expanded rapidly, reaching 60 cities across 12 provinces within six months of its focused expansion efforts. The mission is to bring more wisdom and happiness to the lives of parents and to serve as a premier learning and social platform for over 100 million seniors.

Keywords: senior education, elderly learning, online courses, community learning, social platform for seniors, lifelong learning, Chinese market, ed-tech, Pan Danqing, Fandeng Reading, health and wellness, digital literacy, retirement education, skill development, social interaction