Mandarin House, Shanghai, China
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1. Shanghai Show all language schools in Shanghai and China
General Information on Shanghai
Today Shanghai offers amazing contrasts between traditional and futuristic China. The once small fishing port is now a world famous international port, the biggest city in China and the 6th biggest city in the world in terms of population density. Shanghai is also the birthplace of China's tourist industry.
Cost of living in China
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in China is around US$ 1.20.
General Information on Mandarin House
The language school Mandarin House was founded in Shanghai, China in 2003. Located in the most prestigious building of central Shanghai. A relaxing, professional and friendly learning environment provides international students with everything they need to focus on learning Chinese, making new friends and maximizing their experience in China.
Facilities
Nice garden, bright classrooms, multimedia facilities, student lounge, cafe corner, computer lab, free broadband Internet access.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pudong International Airport. It takes 50 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Mandarin House in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 110 Adult courses throughout the year: 70 Junior courses in summer: 30 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 5 | |
| Chinese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 29 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | England 10 % France 5 % Holland 5 % | Italy 7 % Japan 3 % Korea 3 % Switzerland 6 % Spain 5 % USA 25 % |
All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 Standard CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 357 | 536 | 672 | 840 | 1008 | 1239 | 1548 | 1732 | 143 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 10.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov, 22.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % | |||||||||
| 2 Executive CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 905 | 1358 | 1684 | 2105 | 2400 | 3200 | 3789 | 4547 | 378 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % | |||||||||
| 3 Long Duration, Semester or Year ProgramLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2274 | -- |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Summer Camp (12-17 years)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1242 | 1768 | 2232 | 2642 | 3011 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Includes: 20 lessons per week, textbook and materials, accommodation in shared room or single room with 3 meals and two snacks daily, 4 afternoon activities & one day excursion weekly, laundry service once every two weeks, supervision by local staff and monitors living in, language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 16.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug Starting dates for beginners 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Work & StudyLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1084 | -- | 1653 | -- |
| Prices include: 4 weeks standard course and internship placement fees of a 4 or 8 weeks unpaid internship in a Chinese company. Intermediate Chinese level is required. Please note: It is not always possible to find a placement that matches exactly your choice. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % | |||||||||
| 6 Combined (20 group+5 individual)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 538 | 807 | 997 | 1247 | 1496 | 1848 | 2310 | 2646 | 221 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 10.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov, 22.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % | |||||||||
| 7 Combined (group 20+individual 10)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 693 | 1040 | 1302 | 1627 | 1953 | 2478 | 3097 | 3528 | 294 |
| The course consists of 4 group lessons plus 2 individual lessons per day. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 10.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov, 22.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 10 % | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Mandarin House, Shanghai can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 53.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access, tuition |
| Course material: | |
| Exams offered: | HSK Exam |
| Average examination results: | 90 at HSK Exam |
| School closed: | National holidays in China: 01.Jan, 07.Feb, 08.Feb, 09.Feb, 01.May, 02.May, 03.May, 01.Oct, 02.Oct, 03.Oct And also on the following dates 04.Feb, 05.Feb, 06.Feb, 29.Sep, 30.Sep |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Dutch, German, French, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Chinese |
| Please note that one level finishes in 4 weeks. Materials for one level costs around 16 Euros. | |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 93 EURO week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Shanghai (best price single room at Shanghai Maggie Youth Hostel (Utels)) | ||||
| 2 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 20 EURO week | ||||
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| 3 Shared Apartment // Single Room, Self Catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price EURO | 150 | 505 | 53 | |
| Free broadband Internet access. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Private Apartment // single room, self catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price EURO | 230 | 800 | 53 | |
| Free Broadband Internet access. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 37 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 50 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price EURO | 170 | 589 | 53 | |
| Includes: Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Comment | Please note that week fee is from Sunday after 12pm to Saturday before 12pm. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 37 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 0 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 0 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Skiing | | 0 km | ||
| Squash | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Martial Art, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Cooking, Boat Cruise, City Sightseeing | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 6 |
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Mandarin House, Shanghai, China
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Chinese course at Mandarin House, Shanghai when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.
