Mandarin Inn Chinese SchoolShanghai, China
1280 Huaihai Road（M） - 200031 Shanghai - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Central location just one minute from a subway station downtown.
- Free after class cultural workshops.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 15% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 50% |
| >50 years | 10% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Location: The Mandarin Inn Chinese school is located in the bustling and massive city of Shanghai. As China's biggest city, Shanghai has much to offer students, a great school often being key to the planning of a successful trip. The school are located in the Jing'an district of the city, in a beautiful building, with great access to transportation, Changshu Road Subway Station is only minutes away. Exciting attractions such as the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, the Shanghai Culture Square Theatre and the Shangai arts and crafts Museum are all within walking distance of the school, along with many further shops, eateries and attractions.
Course selection: Whether you are looking for a long or short term course, Mandarin Inn Chinese school are sure to have a course suitable for you. They provide Intensive, Part-time, Evening and Business courses, as well as Student Visa programmes and Junior summer programmes, available to students as young as 6 years of age.
School facilities: Mandarin Inn Chinese School has excellent facilities and is happy to assist students in arranging accommodation with its trusted partners. The school's facilities include a library, cafeteria, auditorium, movie room, free Wi-Fi, a garden, free parking and a student support desk to assist with any questions or queries that students may have. Air conditioning is also found in all classrooms, making for an optimal learning environment.
Social and Cultural: Mandarin Inn Chineses School in Shanghai also promote a wide range of cultural activities throughout the year which should not be missed!
Chinese Courses
General Language
Intensive Mandarin Course
20 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
Offer!from
1830CNY1739CNY
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 48074567 | 67466409 | -- | -- | 1097810430 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 626 | 879 | 1429 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 48074567 | 67466409 | -- | -- | 1097810430 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 626 | 879 | 1429 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course is for students with a visa.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Part-time Mandarin Course
10 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
Offer!from
1202CNY1142CNY
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 48074567 | -- | 67466409 | -- | -- | 89878538 | -- | 1097810430 |
| Price in US$ | 626 | 879 | 1170 | 1429 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 48074567 | -- | 67466409 | -- | -- | 89878538 | -- | 1097810430 |
| Price in US$ | 626 | 879 | 1170 | 1429 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
4, 6, 9, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private
Intensive Mandarin Course (Private)
20 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
3410CNY3240CNY
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 83387922 | 1174811161 | -- | -- | 2046019437 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1086 | 1530 | 2664 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 83387922 | 1174811161 | -- | -- | 2046019437 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1086 | 1530 | 2664 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Intensive Mandarin Course (Semi-Private)
20 lessons per week
|2 students (max)
Offer!from
2387CNY2268CNY
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 62075897 | 84077987 | -- | -- | 1431913604 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 808 | 1095 | 1864 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 62075897 | 84077987 | -- | -- | 1431913604 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 808 | 1095 | 1864 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Day
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Part-time Mandarin Course (Private)
10 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
2085CNY1981CNY
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 83387922 | -- | 1174811161 | -- | -- | 1663215801 | -- | 2046019437 |
| Price in US$ | 1086 | 1530 | 2165 | 2664 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 83387922 | -- | 1174811161 | -- | -- | 1663215801 | -- | 2046019437 |
| Price in US$ | 1086 | 1530 | 2165 | 2664 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
4, 6, 9, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Part-time Mandarin Course (Semi-Private)
10 lessons per week
|2 students (max)
Offer!from
1552CNY1475CNY
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 62075897 | -- | 84077987 | -- | -- | 1109210538 | -- | 1431913604 |
| Price in US$ | 808 | 1095 | 1444 | 1864 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CNY | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 62075897 | -- | 84077987 | -- | -- | 1109210538 | -- | 1431913604 |
| Price in US$ | 808 | 1095 | 1444 | 1864 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Day
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Mandarin Inn Chinese School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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Mandarin Inn Chinese School (MI)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Chinese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
82% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Mandarin Inn Chinese School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2008
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 5076203182
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Garden
Auditorium
Movie room
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie rental
Daily press
Library
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| France | 30% |
| Korea | 24% |
| Chile | 17% |
| Germany | 13% |
| England | 11% |
| Brazil | 9% |
| USA | 5% |
| Netherlands | 2% |
Information for all courses offered by Mandarin Inn Chinese School
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 200 CNY per course level.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 15 Feb 2024, 04 Apr 2024, 05 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 18 Sep 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 02 Oct 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 07 Oct 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 15 Feb 2024, 04 Apr 2024, 05 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 18 Sep 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 02 Oct 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 07 Oct 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 09 Feb 2025, 12 Feb 2025, 13 Feb 2025, 14 Feb 2025, 15 Feb 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 05 Apr 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 17 Sep 2025, 18 Sep 2025, 01 Oct 2025, 02 Oct 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 04 Oct 2025, 07 Oct 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 09 Feb 2025, 12 Feb 2025, 13 Feb 2025, 14 Feb 2025, 15 Feb 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 05 Apr 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 17 Sep 2025, 18 Sep 2025, 01 Oct 2025, 02 Oct 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 04 Oct 2025, 07 Oct 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Spain do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 15 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
200 CNY
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
FAQ about Mandarin Inn Chinese School, Shanghai
- What is the best price for a course at Mandarin Inn Chinese School, Shanghai?Chinese courses at Mandarin Inn Chinese School start at 1142 CNY for Part-time Mandarin Course course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Mandarin Inn?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Mandarin Inn varies from 1 students (Intensive Mandarin Course (Private)) to 6 students (Intensive Mandarin Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Mandarin Inn Chinese School?100% of teachers at Mandarin Inn Chinese School hold a university degree. 82% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Mandarin Inn Chinese School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Mandarin Inn Chinese School comes from France with a 30% representation, followed by students from Korea (24%) and Chile (17%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Mandarin Inn Chinese School offers courses for which ages?Mandarin Inn Chinese School offers courses from 12 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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