GoEast Mandarin School Shanghai, China
- Classes focus on fluency and conversation.
Location: GoEast Mandarin School Shanghai is a Chinese language school located in the metropolis of Shanghai, China. The school is housed on Changle Rodd, French Concession in the Xuhui District, surrounded by high-end shopping malls, eateries, restaurants, shops and several attractions. Such attractions within short local transport journeys of the school include Longhua Temple, Xujiahui Park, Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum, Shanghai Library and much more.
Course selection The school provides a wide range of Chinese courses for students of all ages and levels. In addition to General Chinese programmes, the school also provides Speaking Chinese, Chinese for kids, Business Chinese and HSK Exam preparation programmes. Private tuition is also available in conjunction with, or independently from, any other course. Online courses may also be readily available upon request.
Getting around: The school has excellent links to public transport, with the Shanghai Library metro station and Changshu Road metro station close by.
Social and cultural: Shanghai is a city of many happenings of festivals with social and cultural value. In addition to the that which students will find in the city independently from the school, GoEast Mandarin School in Shanghai also provides regular events of its own such as open speaking and cultural classes for days like Chinese Valentine's Day or discussions on your favourite Bubble Tea, Fun Chinese slang and more.
Chinese Courses
Intensive Chinese Course - Daily Life - Total beginner
12 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥1,700CN¥1,615 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,800 6,460 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,360 17,442 | 0 | 0 | 34,680 32,946 |
| Price in US$ | 936 | 2,525 | 4,769 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 2-3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Intensive Chinese Course - Daily Life - False Beginner12 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥1,700CN¥1,615 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,800 6,460 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,360 17,442 | 0 | 0 | 34,680 32,946 |
| Price in US$ | 936 | 2,525 | 4,769 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 2-3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Intensive Chinese Course - Elementary Fluency12 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥1,700CN¥1,615 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,800 6,460 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,360 17,442 | 0 | 0 | 34,680 32,946 |
| Price in US$ | 936 | 2,525 | 4,769 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 2-3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Intensive Chinese Course - Intermediate Topic Discussion12 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥1,700CN¥1,615 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,800 6,460 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,360 17,442 | 0 | 0 | 34,680 32,946 |
| Price in US$ | 936 | 2,525 | 4,769 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 2-3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Junior Summer Camp - Academic Chinese Booster (7 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥3,200CN¥3,040 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 6,800 6,460 | 0 | 12,800 12,160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 936 | 1,761 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 7 years
- Age range:
- 7 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration- 50 min
Junior Summer Camp - Chinese Cultural Adventure (7 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥5,400CN¥5,130 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 10,800 10,260 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,486 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026
The course offers 3 hours of Chinese lessons and 3 hours of activities each day, with lunches and snacks provided.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 7 years
- Age range:
- 7 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration- 50 min
Our prices for GoEast Mandarin School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 1000CNY
GoEast Mandarin School
- Chinese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree95% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 70% male / 30% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at GoEast Mandarin School and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2012
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 30% |
| Germany | 20% |
| England | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Other nationalities | 22% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 15% |
| 18-24 years | 15% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 30% |
| >50 years | 10% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 150Adult courses - Throughout the year: 150Junior courses - In summer: 150Junior courses - Throughout the year: 150
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years7 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 11Adult courses Throughout the year: 11Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by GoEast Mandarin School
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CN¥700 per course level.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 18 Feb 2026, 19 Feb 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 25 Sep 2026, 01 Oct 2026, 02 Oct 2026, 03 Oct 2026, 04 Oct 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Airport transfer
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
- CN¥300 one way
CN¥600 return (both ways) - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
- CN¥250 one way
CN¥500 return (both ways)
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Terms of GoEast Mandarin School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school





- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 913101105931525948
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- Europe: CN¥300,North America: CN¥400,South America: CN¥400,Africa: CN¥500,Oceania: CN¥400,Asia: CN¥250
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.








Includes 3 hours a day of Chinese lessons, and snacks will be provided.