Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai, China
General Information on Mandarin Rocks
The language school Mandarin Rocks was founded in Shanghai, China in 2001. The school occupies three floors of an elegant, Shanghai style townhouse conveniently located in the heart of Shanghai, easily accessible by subway or bus. Nanjing Rd (China's most famous shopping street), historic Jing’an temple , Tongren Rd (popular bar area) are all within only a few minutes walking distance. The school address is: BDLG 15, Lane 872 Kangding Road, Shanghai, China, 200040 Shanghai (China).
Facilities
Fridge for student use, microwave for student use, daily press, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, garden, balcony / terrace, student support desk, copy machine, printer for student use, free coffee, free WIFI, free water dispenser, free parking
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard, air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai
Shanghai Education Bureau, Fudan University, ISPA
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pudong International Airport (PVG). It takes 55 minutes by car to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 8 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 4 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 Junior courses in summer: 40 Junior courses throughout the year: 20 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 7 Adult courses throughout the year: 7 Junior courses in summer: 7 | |
| Chinese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 90 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Germany 13 % England 7 % France 12 % Holland 5 % | Italy 4 % Japan 3 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 2 % Spain 8 % USA 23 % |
All prices in US$ (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.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 585 | 860 | 1120 | 1375 | 1600 | 1810 | 2025 | 2415 | 2800 | 235 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 05.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:35 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1170 | 1720 | 2240 | 2750 | 3200 | 3620 | 4050 | 4830 | 5600 | 470 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:35 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 2330 | -- | 4500 | -- | 6165 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 Chinese lessons + airport pick-up and drop-off + accommodation in shared apartment or homestay with full board. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1165 | -- | 2250 | -- | 3085 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 Chinese lessons + afternoon activities on weekdays. Daily lunch is provided. Students come to school every morning from Monday to Friday and stay with their families during evenings and weekends. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 875 | 1290 | 1680 | 2065 | 2400 | 2715 | 3040 | 3625 | 4200 | 355 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 05.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:35 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1170 | 1720 | 2240 | 2750 | 3200 | 3620 | 4050 | 4830 | 5600 | 470 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 05.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:35 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 700 | 1030 | 1345 | 1650 | 1920 | 2170 | 2430 | 2900 | 3360 | 280 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 05.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:35 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1400 | 2060 | 2670 | 3300 | 3840 | 4340 | 4860 | 5800 | 6720 | 560 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:35 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 1285 | 1890 | 2465 | 3025 | 3520 | 3980 | 4455 | 5315 | 6160 | 515 |
| HSK was created for students seeking admission to colleges and universities in China. Practice tests are taken each week and reviewed extensively with teacher. We will assist students with registering for the HSK exams. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:35 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Mandarin Rocks, 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 80.00 US$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 28 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge Preliminary , HSK |
| Average examination results: | 90 at HSK |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 12.Feb.2013, 13.Feb.2013, 14.Feb.2013, 15.Feb.2013, 04.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 12.Jun.2013, 19.Sep.2013, 01.Oct.2013, 02.Oct.2013, 03.Oct.2013, 04.Oct.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Chinese, English |
| Comments about courses: | Lesson length will be shortened to 30min when there are less than two students in one intensive group course. For private tuition, surcharge may occur for lessons given outside of school. Course change fee: US$60. |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |||
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| Price in US$ | -- | 480 | 720 | 960 | 240 | 60 | 60 | |||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Centrally-located in downtown yet elegant and tranquil neighborhood with easy access to public transportation and restaurants, supermarket, shops, banks and other living facilities nearby. Distance from school: 25 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in: 15 % | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |||
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| Price in US$ | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 350 | 300 | 60 | |||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Centrally-located in downtown yet elegant and tranquil neighborhood with easy access to public transportation and restaurants, supermarket, shops, banks and other living facilities nearby. Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 60 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in: 15 % | |||||||||
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| Comment | Water, gas, electricity are provided. Other housing options are arranged upon request. Housing request should be proposed 6 weeks or more before start date. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Pu Dong International (PVG): for 60 US$ (one way) |
| Overall rating |  4.0/5.0 (10 reviews) |
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| City |  4.9/5.0 |
| Organisation |  4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.5/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.5/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.2/5.0 |
| Other | 3.5/5.0 |
| Students liked about Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai | |
| "Learning of a new vocabulary, reading and oral comprehension - oral practice - teacher is available to the student" - Ibtissam (26 years) | |
| "The location is very good, many restaurants, cafes, shops in the area. The atmosphere at the school is very cozy and friendly. The lessons were instructive and interesting (at intermediate level). The teachers had a real enthusiasm for teaching. Small class size gave everyone an opportunity to interact and practice. Staff offered very useful travel assistance. " - Alexander (37 years) | |
| "Location, atmosphere, teachers, activities... everything." - Kenneth (37 years) | |
| "Willingness to help & kindness of staff" - Hebe (25 years) | |
| "School environment" - Kristen (30 years) | |
| All 10 reviews of Mandarin Rocks | |
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