Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai, China

Mandarin Rocks

Students rated Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai : 4.0/5.0   (10 reviews)

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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
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 %  

3. Chinese Courses

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 [+]Price for additional week
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 [+]Price for additional week
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
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
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
Afternoon: 12:30  - 16:30

Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
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
Afternoon: 14:00  - 14:50

Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
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
Afternoon: 14:00  - 15:40

Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
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 [+]Price for additional week
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 [+]Price for additional week
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
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 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
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 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
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.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? no
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: Pu Dong International (PVG): for 60 US$ (one way)

5. Reviews

 
Overall rating 4.0/5.0 
(10 reviews)
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" - (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. " - (37 years)
"Location, atmosphere, teachers, activities... everything." - (37 years)
"Willingness to help & kindness of staff" - (25 years)
"School environment" - (30 years)
All 10 reviews of Mandarin Rocks

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