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Mandarin RocksShanghai, China

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

11 students - overall rating
BDLG 15, Lane 872 Kangding Rd. - 200040 Shanghai - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Excellence Award Winner.
  • The only Mandarin school in Shanghai that has been honoured the School Quality Guarantee Seal for 10 consecutive years.
  • One of the oldest Chinese schools in Shanghai founded in 2001
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 18%
18-24 years 38%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 4%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Mandarin Rocks is located in the breathtakingly diverse and dynamic city of Shanghai, in China. From its fantastic skyscrapers to its diverse nightlife and Michelin starred restaurants, Shanghai is unique unto itself. Mandarin Rocks is conveniently located in the heart of Shanghai, in the vibrant Jing'an District, in an elegant, classic Shanghai-style townhouse, tucked away in a quiet alley. Many bars, shopping malls and The Jing'an Temple are all within a few minutes walk of the school, ensuring students have all they need to create memorable moments, whilst achieving their language goals.

Course selection: Course selection with Mandarin Rocks is excellent and offers something suitable for students of all levels. Courses include General Chinese, available in groups or privately, HSK Preparation, Business, and a Summer Camp for Junior students which takes place during the summer months. All main courses can be taken in a group or privately.

Accommodation: Accommodation in Private Studios or Shared Apartments is available through the school.

School facilities: The facilities of Mandarin Rocks Shanghai are ample, including a garden, courtyard and balcony, lounge area, free WIFI and a student support desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, heating, air conditioning and have ample natural light to create the optimal learning environment.

Mandarin Rocks offers students, from all over the world, the opportunity to learn Chinese from a pleasant and friendly environment.

Chinese Courses

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General Language
General Group 30Recommended Chinese course
30 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
518US$493US$
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General Group 20Popular Chinese course
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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345US$328US$
Course Details
General Combined (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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690US$656US$
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General Combined (20 group + 5 individual)
25 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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518US$493US$
Course Details
Semester Programme
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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286US$272US$
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Junior
Summer Camp (12 to 20 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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1613US$1573US$
Includes accommodation
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Summer Camp - Day Camp (7 to 20 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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863US$820US$
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Private
General Individual 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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690US$656US$
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HSK Preparation Individual 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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750US$713US$
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Work & Study
Intensive Course & Internship
25 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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803US$763US$
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Business
Business Combined (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
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750US$713US$
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Business Combined (20 group + 5 individual)
25 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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563US$535US$
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Business Group 20
20 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
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375US$357US$
Course Details
Business Individual 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
750US$713US$
Course Details

Our prices for Mandarin Rocks include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Student opinions about Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of
Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai
11 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The location is very good, many restaurants, cafes, shops in the area. The atmosphere at the school is very cozy and friendly. The lessons were instructive and interesting (at intermediate level). The teachers had a real enthusiasm for teaching. Small class size gave everyone an opportunity to interact and practice. Staff offered very useful travel assistance.”
Insider tip: “The neighboring cities of Hang Zhou and Su Zhou are worth visiting if you have time. ”
Review details
Other comments A good school in a good city
Course: General Group 20 - 1 week
Review date: 19. Apr. 2011 by Alexander Young
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I didn't get to see the school since I was privately tutored and we arranged our classes either in the city (parks/museums) or in my airbnb.”
Insider tip: “Ask for Becca. She's a fantastic tutor. ”
Review details
Other comments The school was quick to reply and precise. I also really loved my teacher.
Course: Individual General Chinese - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2017 by Olena Mazur
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Learning of a new vocabulary, reading and oral comprehension - oral practice - teacher is available to the student”
Review details
Course: General Combined 20 + 5 - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2011 by Ibtissam Zerrouki
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Location, atmosphere, teachers, activities... everything.”
Insider tip: “Chinese restaurants in the area (shanghai, sichuan, hunan, hot pot..), sushi is good and cheap. Bargains at QIPU road clothing market”
Review details
Course: General Group 20 - 1 week
Review date: 14. Apr. 2011 by Kenneth Moldoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The quality of teaching, friendly atmostphere.”
Insider tip: “Better to search for accomodation on your own!”
Review details
Course: General Combined 20 + 5 - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2012 by Elin Hasselberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“All the friends you make and the activities”
Insider tip: “Try to fit in and not to shine everywhere you go!!”
Review details
Course: International Summer Camp (Age Group: 7-11/12-17/18-25) - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Nov. 2008 by Alejandra Charrabe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Willingness to help & kindness of staff”
Insider tip: “A small class tends to work better than individual lessons.”
Review details
Course: General Chinese 20 - 9 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2008 by Hebe Illing
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Location, room, classmates”
Insider tip: “Peking”
Review details
Course: General Chinese 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Oct. 2008 by Wouter Admiraal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“School environment”
Review details
Course: General Group 20 - 1 week
Review date: 15. Apr. 2011 by Kristen Wangberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Accomodation”
Insider tip: “Boat tour on the Huangpu River in the evening! ”
Review details
Other comments You should have enough free time to enjoy the exciting city of Shanghai! Visa info: if you are Japanese, you don't need a visa up to 2 weeks of stay/language course in China (June 2008).
Course: General Chinese 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2008 by Natsuki Miyakawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Mandarin Rocks compared to ratings of all schools in China

 Mandarin Rocks ShanghaiAverage of all other schools in China
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Social activities3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Mandarin Rocks

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISPA
Chinese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% 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 8:50
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2001
Legal name/parent company
Mandarinrocks Shanghai School | Tax registration ID: 310228781105664

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 60
Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 40
Minimum age of students
15 years
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 23%
Germany 13%
France 12%
Spain 8%
England 7%
Netherlands 5%
Italy 4%
Japan 3%
Korea 2%
Switzerland 2%
Sweden 1%
Other nationalities 20%

Information for all courses offered by Mandarin Rocks

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
90.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

For private tuition, surcharge may occur for lessons given outside of school.

Course change fee: USD 85.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024, 10 Feb 2024, 11 Feb 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 15 Feb 2024, 16 Feb 2024, 17 Feb 2024, 04 Apr 2024, 05 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 May 2024, 03 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 02 Oct 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 05 Oct 2024, 06 Oct 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 28 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025, 05 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 31 May 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 16 Sep 2025, 17 Sep 2025, 01 Oct 2025, 02 Oct 2025 - 06 Oct 2025, 31 Dec 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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
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.

Airport transfer

Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
75 US$ one way
150 US$ return (both ways)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
75 US$ one way
150 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Pudong International Airport (PVG).
More details about airports near Shanghai and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Shanghai page. For flight comparisons to Shanghai, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Turkey require a visa to enter and study in China.
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)
130 US$
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball5 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing0.5 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf10 km
Music0.5 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis2 km
Tennis1 km
Yoga0.5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Orientation tour.

Adults - Paid activities

City tour, excursions.

Junior - Free activities

- City orientation tour

Junior - Paid activities

City tour, excursions.

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Private Studio (Standard) Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
from
420 US$
Private Studio (Premium)
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
560 US$
Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
3 ratings
from
315 US$

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Questions and answers about Mandarin Rocks

  • “The school wants you to bring home good memories, but no matter how hard one tries, there might be some things people just can’t plan for. It’s a must that campers possess valid medical and travel insurance throughout the programme.”
    Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022
  • “Shanghai offers a broad range of events throughout the year to satisfy the tastes of all age groups. It has numerous museums, temples, galleries, theaters, cinemas and exhibitions. There are frequent concerts of all types of music - opera, classical, jazz, rock, etc. Formula 1 Grand Prix, Tennis Masters Cup, Motor GP and other international sports events are held in Shanghai yearly. These make it possible for you to enjoy the city and its events while learning Chinese.
    A visit to Shanghai is also the ideal opportunity to explore all that China has to offer as it is easy and convenient to go anywhere like Hangzhou, Nanjing, Beijing, Xi’an, Hong Kong from Shanghai.
    The school also organises cultural activities to integrate language learning with culture exploration.     ”
    Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022
  • “At the time of writing, there are no specific visa type required by the Chinese government to study Chinese at a language school or attend summer camp. As a general practice guideline, students are suggested to apply for L (tourist) visa in your local Chinese embassy or consulate and it’s the most convenient. Student enrolled in semester & Year Chinese programme are elligible for X2 student visa. Students enrolled in internship programmes are elligible for F business visa.”
    Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022
  • “The course material is in Chinese with English explanations.”
    Andy, Administration from Mandarin Rocks Shanghai - Mar 29, 2023

FAQ about Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai

  • Chinese courses at Mandarin Rocks start at 272 US$ for Semester Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Private Studio (Standard) is the most popular among all our clients of Mandarin Rocks
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (75 US$), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (75 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Mandarin Rocks varies from 1 students (General Individual 20) to 8 students (General Group 30)
  • 100% of teachers at Mandarin Rocks hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Mandarin Rocks comes from USA with a 23% representation, followed by students from Germany (13%) and France (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Mandarin Rocks offers courses from 7 years (Summer Camp - Day Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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