Mandarin House, Shanghai, China

Students rated Mandarin House, Shanghai with: (6 evaluations)

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.

2. Language School  Mandarin House, Shanghai

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
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 %  

3. Chinese Courses

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 Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
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 Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 1
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 Program
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 10
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
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 & Study
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 10
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 %
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Combined (20 group+5 individual)
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 10
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 %
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Combined (group 20+individual 10)
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 10
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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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.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

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Shared Apartment // Single Room, Self Catering
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
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
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.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? no
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 37 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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Other leisure options: Martial Art, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Cooking, Boat Cruise, City Sightseeing

6. Evaluation

No. of evaluations: 6
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8. Brochures

For additional information you can view and download the brochure Mandarin House



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.

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