That's Mandarin Shanghai, China
Wuding Road No. 881, Bldg 1, 5/F - 200040 Shanghai - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in the heart of the city with beautiful panoramic views of the area from the school terrace.
- Unlimited free beverages including tea, coffee and water.
- Best rated school in Shanghai
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.9
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation5
- One of the oldest Chinese schools in Shanghai founded in 2005
- E-learning platform.
Location: That's Mandarin Shanghai is located in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, on China's central coast. The biggest city in China, Shanghai is a place like no other. The school is housed in a modern and spacious building in the Jing'an District, surrounded by amenities, convenience stores, some supermarkets and various shops. There are links to public transport and several attractions and sites of interest nearby. Such attractions within walking distance include the Jing'an Temple, Jing'an Park, and several commercial shopping centres.
Getting around: That's Mandarin Wuding Road campus is around 10 minutes from line2 Jing An temple station, and a 5-minute walk from line 7 Changping Road station.
Course selection: That's Mandarin Shanghai provides courses suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Chinese courses taught in groups or privately, the school also provides junior (immersion/day/tuition only) programmes during the summer and winter months. HSK Exam Preparation courses are also available at this school.
Social and cultural: The greatness in the size and population of Shanghai really makes it impossible to see everything! It is for this reason that That's Mandarin Shanghai are happy to assist students in their social and cultural arrangements. Some of the most popular attractions in Shanghai include many museums, parks and green spaces.
School facilities: The school has extensive modern facilities in downtown Shanghai. There is a terrace with great views over the downtown area. All classrooms have ample natural light, creating an optimal learning environment.
Chinese Courses
General Language
Intensive Group
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥2,700CN¥2,565 / week More
Intensive Group
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
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| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 6,200 5,890 | 9,300 8,835 | 10,800 10,260 | 16,200 15,390 | 20,000 19,000 | 25,000 23,750 | 30,000 28,500 | 40,000 38,000 | 50,000 47,500 | 60,000 57,000 |
| Price in US$ | 853 | 1,279 | 1,486 | 2,228 | 2,751 | 3,438 | 4,126 | 5,501 | 6,876 | 8,251 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
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: 8:30 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Group" at That's Mandarin
Gabriela
"The teachers were changing. Li Jing was very good, the other one (male) was not so good, but CoCo and Tony were very helpful. The app is very good."
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Bildungsurlaub Intensive Group Program30 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥7,100CN¥6,745 / week More
Bildungsurlaub Intensive Group Program
30 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 7,100 6,745 | 13,300 12,635 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 977 | 1,829 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
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: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Junior
Summer Camp - Class Only Camp (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥4,250CN¥4,038 / week More
Summer Camp - Class Only Camp (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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CN¥4,250CN¥4,038 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 8,500 8,075 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,169 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Chinese lessons where a wide variety of interactive activities will be used.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 45 min
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Summer Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥8,000CN¥7,600 / week More
Summer Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 16,000 15,200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,201 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
This option includes Chinese lessons, cultural activities, field trips and lunch.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 45 min
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Summer Camp - Full Camp (12 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥14,700CN¥14,333 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp - Full Camp (12 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
CN¥14,700CN¥14,333 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 29,400 28,665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 4,150 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026
This course is a full 24/7 package that includes all Chinese classes, activities, accommodation and meals. In the morning, students have 3 Chinese classes and learn speaking, reading and writing. In the afternoon, they do some crafts and trips. At night, they will do some homework and watch Chinese movies together. Students are given different assignments to give them more opportunities to talk with Chinese people. The difficulty of the assignment depends on students' levels.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 45 min
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Summer Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥15,400CN¥15,015 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
CN¥15,400CN¥15,015 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 30,800 30,030 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 4,347 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026
This programme includes Chinese lessons, cultural activities, field trips, and evening and weekend activities. Students will have the opportunity to experience local people's way of life.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Winter Camp - Class Only Camp (10 to 17 years old)This course tends to sell out quickly!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥4,250CN¥4,038 / week More
Winter Camp - Class Only Camp (10 to 17 years old)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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CN¥4,250CN¥4,038 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 8,500 8,075 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,169 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Winter Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)This course tends to sell out quickly!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥8,000CN¥7,600 / week More
Winter Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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CN¥8,000CN¥7,600 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 16,000 15,200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,201 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Winter Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥15,400CN¥15,015 / week Includes accommodationMore
Winter Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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CN¥15,400CN¥15,015 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 0 | 30,800 30,030 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 4,347 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 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: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 45 min
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Online
Online 1ON1 Courses16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCN¥5,760CN¥5,472 / week More
Online 1ON1 Courses
16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 5,760 5,472 | 9,920 9,424 | 0 | 18,560 17,632 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32,000 30,400 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 793 | 1,365 | 2,553 | 4,401 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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Private
Bildungsurlaub One-to-One Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCN¥10,200CN¥9,690 / week More
Bildungsurlaub One-to-One Lessons 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 10,200 9,690 | 19,500 18,525 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,403 | 2,682 |
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- Starting dates
- 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: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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One-to-One Lessons 1616 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCN¥5,760CN¥5,472 / week More
One-to-One Lessons 16
16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 5,760 5,472 | 9,920 9,424 | 0 | 18,560 17,632 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37,120 35,264 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 793 | 1,365 | 2,553 | 5,105 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for That's Mandarin include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Student opinions about That's Mandarin, Shanghai
4.6
Overall school rating of
That's Mandarin, Shanghai
That's Mandarin, Shanghai
9 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (1 rating)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Dogyeong
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Class quality.”
“Nothing.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Group - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Nov. 2025 by Dogyeong Jeon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kathrin
8 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Friendly team. Good atmosphere. Individual approach to the child.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: We'll come back to you.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Max
21 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teaching software used in the classroom was very great; Teachers were nice and qualified; Students from many different countries visited this school, so I was not only able to learn about Chinese culture through our teacher but also gained diverse insides through other students”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Group - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2023 by Max Schröder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Valeriya
46 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teaching methodology is mainly focused on spoken language, no attention is paid to writing and memorisation of hieroglyphs, grammar is given only in constructions, without explanations of the basic rules”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Group - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2023 by Valeriya Selivanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gabriela
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Friendly, helpful, clean, drinks available.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The teachers were changing. Li Jing was very good, the other one (male) was not so good, but CoCo and Tony were very helpful. The app is very good.
Course: Intensive Group - 1 week
Review date: 21. Jan. 2020 by Gabriela Best
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Regina
25 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are all really friendly and helpful. With the help of the App, course material can also be worked on online. In addition, the material is always printed out after the lesson. At the beginning of each lesson there is a small repetition, which I personally find very good, because this strengthens what has been learned. Every question, including organizational questions, was thoroughly dealt with and answered. Although you are not the only student in the school, concerns were dealt with attentively and quickly, so that no questions remained unanswered. This applies both to the lessons themselves, as well as to the organizational aspects (e.g. app access, etc.). The location is great, directly at the Jing'n Temple metro station.”
Insider tip: “Not necessary. Everything you should not miss will be told to you on site. Even if you join already existing groups, you will be warmly welcomed and introduced. There is a really pleasant and harmonious atmosphere both in the break room (Mandarin Café) and in the classroom, where everyone belongs in their own way. This is really not a matter of course.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I am really very happy to have chosen this school. At the beginning I was not sure at which level my language skills were. But already after 1 day my courses were adjusted so that they were perfect and individually tailored to me. In unclear cases just talk to the teachers, they always do their best to put together the ideal package for everyone. So in the end I had a mixture of part-time and full-time and 1 on 1 classes. So if you can't decide what to choose, just talk to the teachers. It can always be customized afterwards. This flexibility is really not a matter of course for language schools. Also, emails or inquiries were answered quickly.
Course: Intensive Group - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2018 by Regina Steinpress
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Antonella
42 yearsOverall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Group - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2025 by Antonella Galatolo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Aleksandr
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Group - 8 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2023 by Aleksandr Erekenov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sophie
29 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Group - 12 weeks
Review date: 31. May. 2019 by Sophie Hedder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of That's Mandarin compared to ratings of all schools in China
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That's Mandarin
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Chinese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 65% male / 35% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at That's Mandarin and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2005
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Dry cleaning (paid)
Ironing service (paid)
Babysitter (paid)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 20
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 27% |
| England | 20% |
| Germany | 15% |
| France | 15% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| China | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Netherlands | 2% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Thailand | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 15% |
| 25-34 years | 65% |
| 35-50 years | 7% |
| >50 years | 3% |
The average age outside summer is 17 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 400Adult courses - Throughout the year: 300Junior courses - In summer: 100Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years10 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 9Adult courses Throughout the year: 9Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 18 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by That's Mandarin
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CN¥1,000
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CN¥400 per course level.
- Comments about courses
CNY 500 fee for any changes the student wants to make after signing up.
Textbook for total beginners costs CNY 200 per book, 7 books in total.
Private lessons:
1-15 lessons: CNY 410 per lesson
16-31 lessons: CNY 360 per lesson
31-63 lessons: CNY 310 per lesson
64+ lessons: CNY 290 per lesson- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 410 CNY. 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, 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
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:
- CN¥700 one way
CN¥1,400 return (both ways) - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
- CN¥500 one way
CN¥1,000 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Hongqiao International Airport.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Summer Camp Schedule
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered
Adults - Paid activities
- Monthly activities vary
Junior - Free activities
- Not offered
Junior - Paid activities
- Not offered
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
2 ratings Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
from
CN¥3,150/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
2 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
CN¥3,150/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | -- | -- | -- | 12600 | -- | -- | -- | 25200 | -- | 37800 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1,824 | 3,648 | 5,472 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
The price includes daily breakfast and two additional meals per week, such as Friday dinner and Saturday lunch.
Only possible to book in units of months rather than weeks.
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 0:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 50
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Homestay
Gabriela
"Very nice and friendly family, clean place, everything was very good.
Hotel Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
CN¥4,060/ week Show more
Hotel
Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
CN¥4,060/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | 4060 | 8120 | 12180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 588 | 1,176 | 1,763 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- CN¥580 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 50
Premium Hotel Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
CN¥5,250/ week Show more
Premium Hotel
Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
CN¥5,250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | 5250 | 10500 | 15750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 760 | 1,520 | 2,280 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- CN¥750 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 50
Questions and answers about That's Mandarin
Does the school offers any after class activities?
“Typically, we hold one cultural activity every two weeks. ”
Ivan, from That´s Mandarin - Jun 28, 2023
Do you have any staff in the summer camp programme who speak Russian?
“We have Russian speaking staff at our campus and they can assist if needed.”
Lisze, from That´s Mandarin - Apr 26, 2023
Is the course material in English?
“The course materials are in Chinese Characters, Pinyin and English.”
Ivan, Administration from That's Mandarin, Shanghai - Mar 29, 2023
How does the child get to school during the summer programme?
“The accommodation is close to the school. The students, teachers and supervisors will be going to the school together. There will always be a 24/7 supervisor with the students.”
Lisze, from That´s Mandarin - Mar 16, 2023
Who coordinates all the issues related to the stay on site during the summer camp? From my own experience, I know that there can be a lot of questions. Will the parents have direct communication with the supervisor?
“The parents will have direct communication with the supervisors, who will connect with the parents regularly. Our supervisors, teachers and supporting staff are available to coordinate issues on site and the children can talk with their parents after the classes.”
Lisze, from That´s Mandarin - Mar 16, 2023
What is the difference between Full Camp and Homestay Camp summer teenage programmes?
“The difference between Full Camp and Homestay Camp programmes is primarily in accommodation: it's a hotel room for Full Camp, and a room with a homestay family for Homestay Camp. Besides that, there's also a difference in the evening activities. With Full Camp, students will spend more time with other campers and they will have some activities together in the evening. With Homestay Camp, students will spend the evenings with their local hosts, getting a chance to know them and learn the local ways of life.
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Lisze, from That´s Mandarin - Mar 16, 2023
I am interested in a summer camp for 2 children - 11 and 13 years old in China. They are learning Chinese for 8+ years. What happens when there is no suitable group at the right level?
“We test students' levels one month before they start, to make sure that all kids and teenagers are not only separated by their age group, but also by their Chinese level.
If there are no suitable group classes available, his/her class duration will change from 3 group classes to 2 private classes per day.”
If there are no suitable group classes available, his/her class duration will change from 3 group classes to 2 private classes per day.”
Lisze, from That´s Mandarin - Mar 16, 2023
FAQ about That's Mandarin, Shanghai
Are teenagers supervised at all times during the summer camp?
“If you choose to book the full camp for students under 18 years, with course + accommodation, said students are supervised 24/7 during their stay.”
Lisa Lebret, language travel agent from France - Mar 29, 2022
What is the most popular accommodation offered by That's Mandarin?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of That's Mandarin”
Is it possible to take a course at That's Mandarin as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Group”
Is airport pickup offered by That's Mandarin?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (700 CNY), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (500 CNY)”
What is the number of students per class at That's Mandarin?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at That's Mandarin varies from 1 (Online 1ON1 Courses) to 10 students (Summer Camp - Class Only Camp)”
Which countries are students of That's Mandarin from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at That's Mandarin comes from USA with a 27% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and Germany (15%).”
That's Mandarin offers courses for which ages?
“That's Mandarin offers courses from 10 years (Summer Camp - Class Only Camp, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of That's Mandarin
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Shanghai Sidaorui Culture & Communication Co.,Ltd | Tax registration ID: 91310106574180290W
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA 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:
- 1000 CNY
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 600 CNY
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- 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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