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(Visa support documents provided) Private 10: 1-on-1 Chinese Language Learning | 10 lessons/week

SN Mandarin Chinese Academy

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Private 1-on-1 Chinese Language Learning | 5 hours/week

Private Chinese lessons are the most effective and efficient way to learn Chinese. Lessons are customized entirely to your needs, and can be a mix of any of our offerings. Our experienced teachers will assess your needs and develop a customized study plan to help you reach your goals.

Private lessons give you control over the following:

· Number of lessons (minimum of 10)
· Course content
· Course schedule
· Lesson location (additional fee for off-campus lessons)

You can choose 5-20 lessons/week with the Private 1on1 Chinese Tutoring according to your Schedule.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-20 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024

SN Mandarin does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Morning session
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Afternoon session
03:00 PM - 05:50 PM
Afternoon session
05:00 PM - 06:50 PM
Evening session
07:00 PM - 08:50 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 16 - 55 years old
Average 26 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

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

SN Mandarin, with 3 campuses located in center of Shanghai, one of the most dynamic cities in Asia, is under Shanghai Business School (University) and specially authorized to issue 2-12-Month Student Visa that most schools can't offer.

SN Mandarin exists to provide the best, most effective Chinese language education services and learning experiences for you to Realize Your Chinese Dream | learn Chinese, experience the culture, enrich your career and life experiences... in China.

SN Mandarin has facilities that include computer space with free internet access and self-study materials, a library, fresh ground coffee maker, villa with garden and a student lounge. The school offers a monthly social and leisure calendar to invite students to practice their language skills while meeting international friends, visiting popular points of interest in and around the city.

All SN Mandarin personnel are committed to creating and maintaining a trusting and caring environment where teaching and learning are exciting.

We believe learning Chinese should be a fun and interesting journey and develop the effective teaching methods that help you reach your final destination easier and faster, and prevent you from getting lost along the way.

Why SN Mandarin?
i. Proven Effectiveness: a 7-year track record of over 1,000 students reaching their individual goals
ii. Caring & Qualified Teachers: Strict hiring standards, with a 2% teacher acceptance rate; Dedicated, full-time teachers with teaching degrees
iii. Unique Teaching Methodology: Fun, interesting, and effective: Learn by Doing
iv. 2-12 Month Student Visa Supports

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
12

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • 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

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

Fudan University
Shanghai Business School
Shanghai International Studies University
Shanghai Medical University
Tongji University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at SN Mandarin Chinese Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 20.

SN Mandarin teaches students from all over the world, including:

Russia
10%
South Korea
10%
UK
10%
USA
10%
Australia
5%
Canada
5%
Colombia
5%
France
5%
Mexico
5%
Philippines
5%
Spain
5%
India
4%
Finland
3%
Indonesia
3%
Netherlands
3%
Sweden
3%
Thailand
3%
Ukraine
3%
Vietnam
3%

School holidays

SN Mandarin does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024

School location

Shanghai HQ Campus, SN Mandarin Chinese Language School
Add: ​Floor 9, No. 118, South Yun Nan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
地址:黄浦区云南南路118号09楼 -南北中文学校总部
Traffic: 3-minute walk from Exit No.1 of Dashijie Station, Metro Line 8 or Exit No.5 of Line 14
交通：地铁8号线，大世界地铁站，1号口出，14号线大世界地铁站5号口，步行3分钟

Convenient public transportation and shopping environment.

Welcome to Shanghai and learn Chinese with SN Mandarin.

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Housing

SN Mandarin offers the following housing types:
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Shared Apartment - Single-Person Room - No meals

NZ$ 398
weekly
Age range: 18 - 45 years old
Location: In the city center of Shanghai
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 398
The location of the Serviced Apartment where our Shared Aparment located, is great since it is close to metro stations and convenience stores. It is 15 minutes walk to Zhongshan Park metro station (line 2, 3 and 4) and 8 minutes to Jiangsu road metro station (line 2 and 11). The apartment is 10 minutes to People’s Square, taking line 2.

Convenience stores surrounding the residence include: Carrefour, Starbucks, McDonalds, KFC, Costa Coffee, bakeries, dia, bars, internet coffeeshops, banks and if you’re into chinese food, there are lots of Chinese restaurants.

Included:

Washing machine
TV
Oven
Dryer
DVD – Player
ADSL | Internet
Aircon
Security
Balcony
Outdoor Space
Elevator

The pricing for a single room in the shared apartment is 3500-4500RMB depending on the room coditions and you can share a room if you have friends together to share the room costs.

As the high popularity of the apartment, if you would like to book the apartment together with your study and courses, please book it at least one month in advance so as to keep the apartment. The longer you stay, the cheaper the monthly rent might be. Normally, it's only available for stay over 3 months, but it's possible for shorter stay with advanced enquiry.
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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 ¥ 300 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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