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LTL Mandarin SchoolShanghai, China

From 600CNY per week
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating of LTL Mandarin School, Shanghai
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
Ranked #3 of 10 Chinese schools in Shanghai
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Free movie nights at the school.
  • Optional survival kits to help students settle in.
  • Small class sizes
  • Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
  • Cost of living can be higher than the other cities.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: LTL Mandarin School is in the south of the city, in the Xuhui District. This is known for its shopping options, trendy bars, and international restaurants. The school is in the north tip of the area, the closest part to the centre of Shanghai. It is a short walk from shops, supermarkets and grocery stores.

Getting around: The centre of the city is 4.2km from LTL Mandarin School, and there are regular buses stopping at streets close to the school. It only takes 45 minutes to walk to the centre of the city.

Major attractions: The Huangpu River slices Shanghai in half. LTL Mandarin school is on the west side of the river, the same side as the Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden and The Bund waterfront area. These are all close to the city centre. Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower are across the river from the school. This is in Shanghai World Financial Center, which is 9km away from the school, about 20 minutes by car.

Course structure: The school teaches Mandarin to adults. There are group courses, private lessons and programmes that include both styles. LTL Mandarin School in Shanghai also also has a course designed for students over 50 year old.

Survival kits: The school provides a survival kit service for students to help them adjust to living in Shanghai. This includes things such as airport pickup service, maps, a locker at the school, a public transportation card, a precharged sim card as well as support setting things up including registering in shanghai and setting up a bank account.
  • The language school LTL Mandarin School was founded in Shanghai, China in 5.
  • Tax registration ID: 110105011069515
  • Abbreviated name of school: LTL Shanghai

Chinese Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Small Group Popular Chinese course
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
from
3224CNY
Small Group & Individual
30 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
from
6448CNY
Discover Shanghai
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
from
1200CNY
Shanghai Safari
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
from
600CNY
Private
Intensive Individual
30 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
from
9671CNY
Standard Individual
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
from
6448CNY

Information for all courses offered by LTL Mandarin School

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.

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.

Our price includes

  • 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 before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Note: All courses offered by LTL Mandarin School, Shanghai can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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LTL Mandarin School (LTL)

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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
Students should arrive at 9:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at LTL Mandarin School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 8
    Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 22 years
Read our recommendations for students over 30.

Age of students

Airport transfer

Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
350 CNY one way
700 CNY return (both ways)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
350 CNY one way
700 CNY return (both ways)
More information about airports around Shanghai and how to get from the airport to Shanghai on your own here on our Shanghai page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 600 CNY
,
North America: 800 CNY
,
South America: 850 CNY
,
Africa: 850 CNY
,
Oceania: 600 CNY
,
Asia: 300 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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Visits to Museums, Parks, Walking Streets

Adults - Paid activities

School dinners, paid museums/attractions

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
from
3618 CNY
Studio Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
6249 CNY
Shared Apartment (Shared Bathroom)
Single room, No meals
from
2894 CNY

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Student opinions about LTL Mandarin School, Shanghai

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Liked
“The location of the school is very central in Shanghai and the neighbourhood is very nice (French district in Shanghai). The teachers are professional and adapt well to the students' needs. Highly recommended for beginners and advanced students, also for private lessons.”
Disliked
“The toilets could be more clean, classrooms are a bit small”
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Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Individual Lessons 4 hours a day
Course: Small Group & Individual - 3 weeks
29. Aug. 2023
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Map  

910, Bldg. A, Modern Mansion, No. 218 Xiangyang South Road - 200030 Shanghai
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Questions and answers about LTL Mandarin School

  • “Yes, students can attend summer programme (7-20) or intensive language programme (15+) in summer. There are two beginner start dates in each month in June, July and August. Adult Mandarin programs are arranged all year round.”
    Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022
  • “While both programmes are study programmes, the Discover is more focused on seeing the city, while the Safari is more focused on using the language on the streets.

    Keep in mind that both programmes are upgrades that require an individual programme to be booked. The Discover requires 4 private hours per day, so at least a Standard Individual course should be booked, while the Safari requires 2 private hours per day, so Small Group & Individual course can also work here, as well as the Individual only programmes.
    ”
    Alexander Krasnov, Vice CEO from LTL Language School - Jul 20, 2023

FAQ about LTL Mandarin School, Shanghai

  • Chinese courses at LTL Mandarin School start at 600 CNY for Shanghai Safari course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of LTL Mandarin School
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Small Group, Small Group & Individual, Discover Shanghai, Shanghai Safari
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (350 CNY), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (350 CNY)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at LTL Mandarin School varies from 1 students (Intensive Individual ) to 6 students (Small Group)
  • 100% of teachers at LTL Mandarin School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • LTL Mandarin School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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