Form: S-8

Initial registration statement for securities to be offered to employees pursuant to employee benefit plans

September 1, 2011

EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

ATA Inc.:

We consent to the use of our reports with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein.

/s/ KPMG

Hong Kong, China

August 26, 2011