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SN Mandarin
Shanghai, China

Floor 8, No. 118, South Yunnan Road, Huangpu District - 200021 Shanghai - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Quality Mandarin School rewarded by IATCSOL since 2013.
  • APP online school developed for you to learn free and on the go.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.

Location: SN Mandarin Shanghai is located in the mega-metropolis of Shanghai, the biggest city in China. The school is within the city centre with everything close by, including restaurants, gyms, shopping malls, office buildings, supermarkets and local residences. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Times Square shopping mall, Dajing Ge Pavilion, the Peoples Park, Shanghai Grand Theatre and Nanjing Road.

Course selection The school provides many courses, ranging from General Mandarin taught in groups, available to all levels and over various intensities, to Business Mandarin, Private tuition and Academic Semesters. Programmes in Business and Political studies are also available, in addition to Exam Preparation (HSK).

Getting around: The school is a 3-minute walk from the closest metro station and has several bus stops nearby.

Social and cultural: Shanghai is the biggest city in China and is also the business hub of the country. Some of the city's main attractions include the Jade Buddha Temple, the Jing´an Temple, the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Disneyland, the Tianzifang neighbourhood, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and much more.

Accommodation: The school offers accommodation in local homestay families, shared apartments and residential facilities. Homestay accommodation is available with half-board (breakfast & 1 meal), whereas the residential or shared apartment facilities come with no meals.

Chinese Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 280 266 560 532 840 798 1,120 1,064 1,620 1,539 2,160 2,052 2,600 2,470 3,120 2,964 3,680 3,496 4,000 3,800 4,320 4,104
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday


Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Small Group-Semester Chinese Program in Shanghai - Intensive 20 Lessons/Week-Student Visa Supported" at SN Mandarin
Akiho 1.0
"Our group lesson teacher didn't correct my answers. My private lesson teacher kept using his mobile phone during the lesson. Other students also complained a lot about the school. For example: before we finished using the textbook, the school changed it and forced students to buy a new one. I do not recommend this school. "
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 50
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 400 380 800 760 1,200 1,140 1,600 1,520 2,340 2,223 3,120 2,964 3,800 3,610 5,600 5,320 6,600 6,270 7,920 7,524 15,000 14,250
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 50
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 230 219 460 437 690 656 920 874 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,100 1,995 3,040 2,888 3,400 3,230 3,840 3,648 7,500 7,125
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Lessons take place 3 days a week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2-3 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 18 24 36 50
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,880 2,736 3,600 3,420 5,220 4,959 7,000 6,650
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This program is only available for applicants who have already passed HSK 5.
It's 3 days of the comprehensive Chinese language courses per week and 2 days of DIY language and business practice arranged by applicants.

Student visa supporting documents are to be issued.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
18, 24, 36, 50 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 18 24 36 50
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 220 209 440 418 660 627 880 836 1,260 1,197 1,680 1,596 2,000 1,900 3,600 3,420 4,800 4,560 7,200 6,840 10,000 9,500
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This program is only available for applicants who have already passed HSK 5.
It's 5 days of the comprehensive Chinese language courses per week.

Student visa supporting documents are to be issued.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-50 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 48
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 280 266 560 532 840 798 1,120 1,064 1,620 1,539 2,160 2,052 2,600 2,470 4,160 3,952 5,000 4,750 5,760 5,472 11,520 10,944
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Includes 20 weeks of group language lessons and 2 weeks of one-to-one lessons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 48
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 400 380 800 760 1,200 1,140 1,600 1,520 2,280 2,166 3,040 2,888 3,600 3,420 5,600 5,320 6,800 6,460 7,680 7,296 14,400 13,680
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This is a very flexible and efficient program for applicants who wants to have an intensive one-to-one study in Shanghai. The school offers student visa documents to support applicants to apply for student visa.

The class schedule listed is for reference and it can be discussed according to student's schedule.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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 - 10:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
10 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for SN Mandarin include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about SN Mandarin, Shanghai

3.0
Overall school rating of
SN Mandarin, Shanghai
3 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
3.3 
Facilities
2.3 
Social activities
2.3 
Organisation
3.3 
Course
Quality of teaching
3.3 
Value for money
3.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
1.0
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Our group lesson teacher didn't correct my answers. My private lesson teacher kept using his mobile phone during the lesson. Other students also complained a lot about the school. For example: before we finished using the textbook, the school changed it and forced students to buy a new one. I do not recommend this school.
Course: Small Group-Semester Chinese Program in Shanghai - Intensive 20 Lessons/Week-Student Visa Supported - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Oct. 2019 by Akiho Sugi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Learn Chinese Fast and Fun in Shanghai - Intensive 30 Lessons/Week Student Visa Supports Provided - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2019 by Sansiri Sankul
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: Learn Chinese Fast and Fun in Shanghai - Flexible 12 Lessons/Week - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2018 by Shamil Gareev
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of SN Mandarin compared to ratings of all schools in China

 SN Mandarin ShanghaiAverage of all other schools in China
Overall school rating3.04.2
Location of the school3.34.5
Facilities2.33.7
Social activities2.33.5
Organisation3.34.2
Quality of teaching3.34.3
Value for money3.04.1
Homestay3.54.1
Shared flat3.54.0

SN Mandarin

“Come to SN Mandarin and realize your Chinese dream today”
Jane Feng
– 
Jane Feng
Director of SN Mandarin
Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalQuality Mandarin School by TCSOL
Chinese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at SN Mandarin and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2007

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Student support desk

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Garden

  • Lounge

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Daily press

  • Library

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5
Additional comment about facilities of school
There is free open working space equipped with Wifi, sofa, desk, chair, water, micro-wave available for our students to stay for extra self-study or online working after class if you need.

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 15%
England 15%
Spain 15%
France 10%
Italy 5%
Korea 5%
Germany 5%
Vietnam 5%
Brazil 3%
Netherlands 3%
Sweden 3%
Switzerland 2%
Japan 2%
Venezuela 2%
Chile 2%
Other nationalities 8%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 31%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 4%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 300
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 200
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 60
Minimum age of students
16 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by SN Mandarin

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
$100
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $50 per course level.
Comments about courses

Learn Chinese in Shanghai with Intensive Chinese Course
A great choice to learn the communication essentials of Chinese, listening, speaking and reading skills.
Surrounded in an international environment, you will be placed at your level in a group class. You will benefit from group class interaction, while getting personalised attention from the teacher. You will not learn quicker or better anywhere else!

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 25 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.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 04 May 2026, 05 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:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
$100 one way
$200 return (both ways)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
$70 one way
$140 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Chinese Calligraphy
- Chinese food
- Outdoor visits
- Monthly cultural activities
- Outdoor Taichi class

Adults - Paid activities

- Spring outing
- Autumn outing
Videos about leisure activities at SN Mandarin Shanghai
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet5 km
Basketball3 km
Cooking5 km
Dancing5 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf20 km
Horse riding30 km
Mountainbiking50 km
Music5 km
Sailing30 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis3 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball-5 km
Yoga3 km

Accommodation

Free cancellation up to 40 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in $ 250 500 700 920 1150 1380 1610 1840 2300 2760 -- 50
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 7:00-21:30
Check-out
Saturday 6:30-17:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50US$.
Price extra night
$50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 100US$
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
35

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Questions and answers about SN Mandarin

Does the school also offer courses for complete beginners?
“Yes, you can also book a course as a complete beginner. For complete beginners, the school has set start dates.”
Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2023
Which course is recommended for complete beginners?
“If you're a beginner, we recommend you to book an Intensive 20 course, possibly with some private lessons. ”
Frank Wu, Director from SN Mandarin - Jul 11, 2023
Does the school offer long-term courses?
“Yes, we offer short-term and long-term courses.”
Frank Wu, Programme Consultant from N Mandarin Chinese Academy - Apr 20, 2023

FAQ about SN Mandarin, Shanghai

What is the best price for a course at SN Mandarin, Shanghai?
“Chinese courses at SN Mandarin start at 152 US$ for Semester Group Course (Medium Group) 12 Lessons / Week-Student Visa Supports Provided course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at SN Mandarin as an absolute beginner?
Is airport pickup offered by SN Mandarin?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (100 US$), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (70 US$)”
What is the number of students per class at SN Mandarin?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at SN Mandarin varies from 1 (Flexible, Private and Tailor-Made 1-on-1: 12 Lessons / Week-Student Visa Supports Provided) to 20 students (Semester Group Course (Medium Group) 12 Lessons / Week-Student Visa Supports Provided)”
Which countries are students of SN Mandarin from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at SN Mandarin comes from England with a 15% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and USA (15%).”
SN Mandarin offers courses for which ages?
“SN Mandarin offers courses from 10 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of SN Mandarin

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Shanghai XinFu Wenhua Chuanbo Youxian Gongsi | Tax registration ID: 91310116550010588F

Visa Documents

Nationals from Australia require a visa to enter and study in China.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 US$
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.
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