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Mandarin Inn Chinese Language & Culture Center
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Course description

Course Features:

-> focusing on listening & speaking, with introductory knowledge about Chinese Reading & Writing, comprehensive learning
-> guaranteed to pass the HSK test one level higher upon completion of this course
-> small group size (max. 6 people, in average 3-4 people in one class)
-> Supplementary and fun ONLINE SELF-STUDYING SYSTEM available for students to do practice after class for better memorizing.
-> We are official HSK test center. Students could choose to make the test at our school directly when the course completes.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
6-10 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
4 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:40 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 04:40 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Shanghai.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 70 years old
Average 26 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

We support foreigners in Shanghai since 2008

We know what our students need

More than 10k foreign students joined Mandarin Inn
We provide professional training for consulates and top 500 companies in Shanghai
More than 50 professional teachers

MI is an authorized HSK test center

Register – Study – Examination–Certification

Do it all together at MI!

Authorized HSK exam center
Each textbook matches each level of the HSK
From registration to certification, we back you up in China

Online Self-study Tool

Learn Mandarin anytime, anywhere

Fun，simple & Interactive
Visualizes & tracks your learning progress
Matches Mandarin Inn Course Curriculum & HSK Levels
Practice Mandarin anytime, anywhere, on any device, any browser

Student Visa Program

Study Chinese while staying in China

We provide group class， private class and semester course
Start from half year，96 learning hours
Courses start monthly
We support accommodation while you are in China
Multicultural events & workshops

Experience Eastern culture and make friends from all over the world in China!

Traditional culture workshops: Tai Chi, calligraphy, Yijing, etc.
Chinese corner, language mixer, study tour
Free study rooms offered in our historical building
Multi-lingual and professional teachers

Immerse yourself in Shanghai History

1 minute from a subway station downtown

We are located at a 100-year-old historical building
1 minute from a downtown metro station
Learn anywhere you want: either in class or at work place
Classes available in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, and other cities

We provide job positions and internships for our students in China

Better Mandarin, Better life in China.

Provide service in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing and other cities.

Year opened
2008
Number of classrooms
10

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Chinese Mandarin speakers
All
Teachers with Chinese Mandarin teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in China. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Mandarin Inn Chinese Language & Culture Center varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
25%
France
10%
Germany
10%
UK
10%
Australia
6%
Italy
6%
Canada
5%
Netherlands
4%
Russia
4%
South Korea
3%
Spain
3%
India
2%
Malaysia
2%
Austria
1%
Brazil
1%
Bulgaria
1%
Colombia
1%
Costa Rica
1%
Ecuador
1%
Hungary
1%
Indonesia
1%
Ireland
1%
Japan
1%
Luxembourg
1%
Mexico
1%
Peru
1%
Poland
1%
Romania
1%
Singapore
1%
Slovenia
1%
South Africa
1%
Thailand
1%
Turkey
1%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

1/F NO.1280 Huaihai(M) Rd, Shanghai, China. 200031 （1 minute walk from exit 1 of Changshu Rd. Metro Station.）

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reviews

Reviews

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"Relaxing learning environment"

Allan

During the four-week course, I noticed my level of comprehension and communication ability improve on a daily basis. I would strongly recommend Mandarin Inn to anyone who wishes to improve their Mandarin and have fun at the same time! The teachers are great and the school has a beautiful location.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
2 Apr 2015 - 28 May 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great teachers and study ambiance"

Kim P

We were taught by 4 different teachers, which allowed us to become to get used to different tones and be exposed to a variety of teaching techniques, which also kept our sessions fresh and interesting. All of our teachers had great senses of humor and ideas about how to remember the words and grammar. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to anybody looking for a friendly and personal place to study whether on a long or short term basis. I hope I can return there in the future!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
9 Feb 2015 - 8 May 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"They taught me with enthusiasm and made me feel comfortable to use my Chinese."

Elaine Tyson

My teachers at Mandarin Inn were fabulous! They taught me with enthusiasm and made me feel comfortable to use my Chinese. Although Mandarin is not easy to learn, my teachers helped me to progress much faster than I ever expected and made my Chinese language and culture experience in Shanghai a pleasant adventure.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
9 Sep 2013 - 29 Nov 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Mandarin Inn Chinese Language & Culture Center offers the following housing types:
apartment

Private apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 997
weekly
Age range: 18 - 65 years old
Location: In the city center of Shanghai
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 997
Hotels are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Mandarin in Shanghai. These hotels are often between 25-50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Hotels usually offer free wifi & room clean service. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 18 years old and older.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $60 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Shanghai based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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