Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai, China
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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
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General Information on Mandarin Rocks
The language school Mandarin Rocks was founded in Shanghai, China in 2001. Mandarin Rocks is located on the 65th floor of Plaza 66, one of the most prestigious landmark skyscrapers in Shanghai. Plaza 66 is conveniently located in the heart of Shanghai, easily accessible by subway or bus.
Facilities
Large windows in classrooms offer a fabulous view of the Shanghai skyline and plenty of natural light. Snack bar, student lounge, computers, Internet Access and Multimedia facilities are all available.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai
Shanghai Education Bureau, Fudan University
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pudong International Airport. It takes 55 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Mandarin Rocks in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 120 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 Junior courses in summer: 120 Junior courses throughout the year: 50 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 9 throughout the year: 9 | |
| Chinese teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 90 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 5 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 3 % England 10 % France 14 % Holland 5 % | Italy 6 % Japan 2 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 9 % USA 15 % |
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 General Chinese 20Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 340 | 495 | 640 | 790 | 910 | 1180 | 1455 | 1695 | 140 |
| Listening, speaking, reading and writing are all integrated in classes to develop and improve students overall language skills. Chinese historical and cultural themes are also incorporated into the course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 22.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 International Summer Camp (Age Group: 7-11/12-17/18-25)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1260 | -- | 2420 | -- | 3050 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Program includes 20 intensive General Chinese lessons/week, accommodation on campus and a full program of cultural and sports activities, city tours and cultural excursions. Every weekend you will have the opportunity to go on an excursion to a different Chinese city. The price is all inclusive. Course duration: 2, 4 or 6 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 16.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Individual General ChineseLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 840 | -- | 1570 | -- | 2225 | 2905 | -- | -- | -- |
| Individual lessons can be held any time between 8:30-21:30 and may also be held outside of the school upon request. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Study-InternshipLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 1635 | -- | -- | 2440 | -- | -- | -- |
| This program provides an opportunity to real life work experience, enabling students to gain insights in Chinese business and society working with Chinese and multinational companies operating in China. There are two parts to the program: a minimum of four-week intensive Chinese language course (30 lessons per week) combined with training in basic business Chinese, and four to twelve weeks of internship experience. If there is no suitable class of your level upon arrival you will get 15 individual lessons instead. The following programs are available: Elementary or Advanced (8 weeks course+4-12weeks internship), Intermediate (4 weeks course+4-12 weeks internship). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 22.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Combined General Chinese 20+ 5Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 505 | 740 | 960 | 1185 | 1365 | 1770 | 2180 | 2540 | 210 |
| The group classes in the morning encourage student interaction and help you improve your practical communication skills. The individual classes in the afternoon allow you to work on areas where you may feel you need extra practice or which are of particular interest to you. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 22.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Combined General Chinese 20+10Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 675 | 985 | 1280 | 1580 | 1820 | 2360 | 2905 | 3385 | 280 |
| This course offers you the opportunity to supplement a general Chinese group course with 10 individual lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 22.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Business Chinese 20Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 405 | 590 | 770 | 950 | 1090 | 1415 | 1745 | 2030 | 170 |
| The course is most popular among executives and professionals but is also suitable for students who want to pursue a business career that relates to China. Classes focus on main language skills in a business environment combined with aspects of business etiquette and practice in China. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 02.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 11.Aug.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 20.Oct.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 22.Dec.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 8 Individual Business ChineseLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1010 | -- | 1885 | -- | 2670 | 3475 | -- | -- | -- |
| Individual lessons can be held any time between 8:30-21:30 and may also be held outside of the school upon request. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 HSK Exam Preparation CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 640 | -- | -- | 1180 | -- | 1695 | -- |
| HSK is for students seeking admission to universities in China and is the only Mandarin proficiency test recognized by the Chinese government. Practice tests are taken each week and reviewed extensively with a teacher. We will assist students with registering for the HSK exams. Course duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 11.Feb.2008, 10.Mar.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 05.May.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 22.Sep.2008, 20.Oct.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 50.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 EURO. |
| Exams offered: | HSK |
| Average examination results: | 90 at HSK |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 07.Feb.2008, 08.Feb.2008, 09.Feb.2008, 01.May.2008, 02.May.2008, 03.May.2008, 01.Oct.2008, 02.Oct.2008, 03.Oct.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Chinese |
| If there are less than two participants in a group class the length of lessons will be shortened from 50 min to 30 min. A language partner from a local university can be paired with a student for extra tutorials and practice for intensive course students. | |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Private Studio - Single room, No meals | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price EURO | 199 | -- | ||||||||
| Fully furnished. Additional facilities: air-condition and microwave. Conveniently located downtown with easy access to public transportation. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 29 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2008 - 31.Aug.2008 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 15 % | |||||||||
| 2 Shared apartment - Single room, No meals | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price EURO | 125 | -- | ||||||||
| Fully furnished. Additional facilities: air-condition and microwave. Conveniently located downtown with easy access to public transportation. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 18 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2008 - 31.Aug.2008 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 15 % | |||||||||
| Comment | Other housing options are arranged upon request Any accommodation requests should be proposed to us at least six weeks prior to check-in date. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 30 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 60 km | ||
| Golf | | 40 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 40 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 40 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Skiing | | 5 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Olympic Games, Tennis Master Cup, Motor GP, Formula 1, Concerts, Exhibitions | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Mandarin Rocks: | Excursions, martial arts, calligraphy, cooking, social gatherings | |||
Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai, China
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