Hutong SchoolShanghai, China
- Free mobile app with unlimited access to an exclusive video library and language exercises.
- Free cultural and social activities.
- Small class sizes
Location: Hutong School is to the west of Shanghai, in the Jing’an District. It is known as a trendy part of Shanghai, with lots of shopping malls, lively streets filled with restaurants and nice parks. There are restaurants, convenience stores and cafes in the streets around the school. There are two large shopping malls a 15-minute walk from the school building.
Getting around: The school is close to Changping Road Station on Line 7. The station is eight minutes by foot from Hutong School. There are a number of buses around the area for students to travel around the city.
Local attractions: The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a 30-minute walk from Hutong School. The rest of the attractions are focused around the Huangpu River. Students can cross the river to visit the Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. This is a 20-minute car ride from the school. The features on the same side of the river as the school include Yu Garden and the lively Nanjinglu Street. These attractions take around 15 minutes by car.
Course structure: There is an intensive package in Chinese that includes accommodation. This can also be booked as a course without any accommodation. There is an internship and a volunteer programme.
- The language school Hutong School was founded in Shanghai, China in 2005.
- Legal name / parent company: Shanghai Sidaorui Culture & Communication Co.,Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 91310106574180290W
Chinese Courses
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Price at school Our price | -- | 6200 5890 | 9300 8835 | 10800 10260 | 16200 15390 | 20000 19000 | 25000 23750 | 30000 28500 | 40000 38000 | 50000 47500 | 60000 57000 |
With 15 classes per week, you’ll boost your Chinese skills rapidly. The program is suitable for beginners and learners who want to quickly take their Mandarin to the next level. You will be busy with classes, but that’s what intensive study is all about!
Your teachers will help you master real-life Chinese, focusing on improving your ability to listen, speak and understand the Chinese language. After a few classes, you will notice a significant improvement in your listening and speaking skills.
Course Features
- Perfect for Short Term
This program is designed for students who want to accomplish more within a shorter period of time.
- High Efficiency
It’s a time-saving, intensive program that features classes every day, 5 days a week. In 4 weeks, you will complete one TM level of study – so it’s a great option for those who want to master the language fast.
- Small-Group Classes
With only up to 8 students/class, you’ll get more attention from the teacher and learn more in one lesson. Plus you can meet other international students from different countries and backgrounds.
- Conversational Practice
The Intensive Chinese classes focus on improving your ability to listen, speak, and understand Chinese, as opposed to reading and writing. Your teachers will help you to build a strong foundation to master real-life Chinese as spoken daily by native Chinese speakers.
08 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CNY | -- | 7500 7125 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Summer/Winter Camp - Class Only Camp
Classes-only camp focuses on improving your child’s Mandarin skills with a combination of reading, writing, listening and oral Chinese classes. We use proven teaching techniques to deliver the lesson content in an engaging and exciting way that grab children’s attention and help them absorb the new knowledge more effectively.
Course features:
-Content
Chinese lessons
-Suitable for
Children aged 7 to 17 whose parents are in/not in China
-Schedule
1pm—4pm
Monday to Friday
-Accommodation
Not included
(available upon request)
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CNY | -- | 15000 14250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Summer/Winter Camp - Day Camp
Day Camp program includes the everything that Classes-only program has to offer, and more — including cultural activities and field trips. Campers spend the full day at our camp taking Chinese classes, lunch, doing cultural activities and going on field trips.
Course features:
-Content
Chinese lessons
Cultural Activities
Field Trips
Lunch
-Suitable for
Children aged 7-17 who are interested in both Chinese language & culture
-Schedule
9am — 4pm
Monday to Friday
-Accommodation
Not included
(available upon request)
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CNY | -- | 27000 26325 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Summer/Winter Camp - Full Camp
Full Camp is the perfect option for parents who want their kids to experience full language immersion, study Chinese in a conducive learning environment and experience the Chinese culture. Meals and accommodation are included.
Course features:
-Content
Chinese Lessons
Cultural Activities
Field Trips
3 Meals Per Day
Hotel
Evening & Weekend Activities
-Suitable for
Children aged 12—17 who are highly motivated to improve their Chinese skills & learn more about Chinese culture
-Schedule
9am — 4pm +24h supervision
Monday to Sunday
-Accommodation
Shared Room
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CNY | -- | 30000 29250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Summer/Winter Camp - Homestay Camp
Homestay camp program offers a full immersion language learning experience, as campers get to stay with a local Chinese family. We selected our host families carefully and make sure their home environment is a safe one for our students. Everything is included: Chinese classes, activities, field trips, weekend activities, accommodation, airport transfer and all meals.
Course features:
-Content
Chinese Lessons
Cultural Activities
Field Trips
3 Meals Per Day
Homestay
Evening & Weekend Activities
-Suitable for
Children aged 12-17 who would like to stay with a local family during their study in China
-Schedule
9am — 4pm +24h supervision
Monday to Sunday
-Accommodation
Our Homestay campers stay with a local family and have a closer look at Chinese people’s daily lives
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CNY | -- | 7500 7125 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Summer/Winter Camp - Class Only Camp
Classes-only camp focuses on improving your child’s Mandarin skills with a combination of reading, writing, listening and oral Chinese classes. We use proven teaching techniques to deliver the lesson content in an engaging and exciting way that grab children’s attention and help them absorb the new knowledge more effectively.
Course features:
-Content
Chinese lessons
-Suitable for
Children aged 7 to 17 whose parents are in/not in China
-Schedule
1pm—4pm
Monday to Friday
-Accommodation
Not included
(available upon request)
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in CNY | -- | 15000 14250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Summer/Winter Camp - Day Camp
Day Camp program includes the everything that Classes-only program has to offer, and more — including cultural activities and field trips. Campers spend the full day at our camp taking Chinese classes, lunch, doing cultural activities and going on field trips.
Course features:
-Content
Chinese lessons
Cultural Activities
Field Trips
Lunch
-Suitable for
Children aged 7-17 who are interested in both Chinese language & culture
-Schedule
9am — 4pm
Monday to Friday
-Accommodation
Not included
(available upon request)
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in CNY | 5680 5396 | 9760 9272 | -- | 18240 17328 | -- | -- | -- | 36480 34656 | -- | -- | -- |
About the program
The Online Chinese Course is perfect for students abroad who want to learn Chinese remotely.
Online classes are also a good option for students who don’t have enough time to come to school. By using the school's in-house learning platform NihaoCafe, you can have online Mandarin classes with the teachers anytime, anywhere.
Course Description
Lesson schedule and content of your private classes can be flexible. Your teacher will customize your study process according to your interests, learning style & pace, and goals.
Course curriculum can be tailor-made based on your learning goals, for example, with focus on business vocabulary or on HSK preparation. Our teachers will be there to help you track and boost your learning progress.
Course Features
- Flexible Lesson Content
Lesson content is customized to your needs, based on your interests and goals.
- Flexible Schedule
You can take either an intensive course or a part-time course, and choose your own class time and duration (subject to availability).
- Personalized Attention
With one-to-one classes, you have the teacher at your full disposal to help you at every inch of your learning progress.
Course Curriculum
- Conversational Practice
All of the Chinese lessons focus on building your speaking and listening skills, with a special emphasis on pronunciation, intonation and the proper use of grammar.
You will also build up your vocabulary. In no time, you will be able to understand and express yourself fluently in daily conversations with the local Chinese.
- Reading & Writing
You have the option to add Reading & Writing classes to your program. From reading a menu to an article, you will be able to recognize many Chinese characters.
Reading and writing is an essential aspect of the Chinese language that will improve your overall comprehension skills in listening, speaking and understanding Mandarin.
- HSK Preparation
The official Chinese proficiency exam, HSK, is not just used for Chinese university entrance anymore. Your HSK test score can determine the number of points you can gain to count towards your Chinese work visa eligibility.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
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Price in CNY | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 7100 6745 | 12200 11590 | 18300 17385 | 22800 21660 | 28500 27075 | 34200 32490 | 45600 43320 | 57000 54150 | 68400 64980 | 91200 86640 | 136800 129960 |
One-to-One Lessons
1-on-1 Private Chinese Course is suitable for students who seek personalized attention and want to learn Chinese at their own pace & schedule.
You can choose to learn in one of China’s two biggest cities, Beijing or Shanghai, or study online.
Course Description
Lesson schedule and content of your private classes can be flexible. Your teacher will customize your study process according to your interests, learning style & pace, and goals.
Course curriculum can be tailor-made based on your learning goals, for example, with focus on business vocabulary or on HSK preparation. Our teachers will be there to help you track and boost your learning progress.
If you choose to follow the Standard Course, you will be covering 1 TM Level* within 30 classes.
Course Features
-Flexible Lesson Content
Lesson content is customized to your needs, based on your interests and goals.
-Flexible Schedule
You can take either an intensive course or a part-time course, and choose your own class time and duration (subject to availability).
-Personalized Attention
With 1-on-1 classes, you have the teacher at your full disposal to help you at every inch of your learning progress.
Course Curriculum
-Conversational Practice
All of our Chinese lessons focus on building your speaking and listening skills, with a special emphasis on pronunciation, intonation and the proper use of grammar.
You will also build up your vocabulary. In no time, you will be able to understand and express yourself fluently in daily conversations with the local Chinese.
-Reading & Writing
You have the option to add Reading & Writing classes to your program. From reading a menu to an article, you will be able to recognize many Chinese characters.
Reading & Writing is an essential aspect of the Chinese language that will improve your overall comprehension skills in listening, speaking and understanding Mandarin.
-HSK Preparation
The official Chinese proficiency exam, HSK, is not just used for Chinese university entrance anymore. Your HSK test score can determine the number of points you can gain to count towards your Chinese work visa eligibility.
An HSK Preparation course will equip you with the right knowledge to ace the exam. A mock exam is included.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
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Price in CNY | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 10650 10118 | 18300 17385 | 27450 26078 | 34200 32490 | 42750 40613 | 51300 48735 | 68400 64980 | 85500 81225 | 102600 97470 | 136800 129960 | 205200 194940 |
One-to-One Lessons
1-on-1 Private Chinese Course is suitable for students who seek personalized attention and want to learn Chinese at their own pace & schedule.
You can choose to learn in one of China’s two biggest cities, Beijing or Shanghai, or study online.
Course Description
Lesson schedule and content of your private classes can be flexible. Your teacher will customize your study process according to your interests, learning style & pace, and goals.
Course curriculum can be tailor-made based on your learning goals, for example, with focus on business vocabulary or on HSK preparation. Our teachers will be there to help you track and boost your learning progress.
If you choose to follow the Standard Course, you will be covering 1 TM Level* within 30 classes.
Course Features
-Flexible Lesson Content
Lesson content is customized to your needs, based on your interests and goals.
-Flexible Schedule
You can take either an intensive course or a part-time course, and choose your own class time and duration (subject to availability).
-Personalized Attention
With 1-on-1 classes, you have the teacher at your full disposal to help you at every inch of your learning progress.
Course Curriculum
-Conversational Practice
All of our Chinese lessons focus on building your speaking and listening skills, with a special emphasis on pronunciation, intonation and the proper use of grammar.
You will also build up your vocabulary. In no time, you will be able to understand and express yourself fluently in daily conversations with the local Chinese.
-Reading & Writing
You have the option to add Reading & Writing classes to your program. From reading a menu to an article, you will be able to recognize many Chinese characters.
Reading & Writing is an essential aspect of the Chinese language that will improve your overall comprehension skills in listening, speaking and understanding Mandarin.
-HSK Preparation
The official Chinese proficiency exam, HSK, is not just used for Chinese university entrance anymore. Your HSK test score can determine the number of points you can gain to count towards your Chinese work visa eligibility.
An HSK Preparation course will equip you with the right knowledge to ace the exam. A mock exam is included.
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50
Information for all courses offered by Hutong School
CNY 500 fee for any changes the student wants to make after signing up. Textbook for total beginners costs CNY 200/book, 7 books in total.
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 15 Feb 2024, 04 Apr 2024, 05 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 18 Sep 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 02 Oct 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 07 Oct 2024.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Hutong School
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Free parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | |
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Ballet | |
Cooking | |
Dancing | |
Football (soccer) | |
Mountainbiking | |
Music | |
Squash | |
Swimming | |
Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Tai Chi
Chinese movie nights
Traditional Chinese board games
Chinese traditional handicrafts
Trips to Chongming Island, Botanical Gardens, watertowns
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in CNY | -- | -- | -- | 11200 | 14000 | 16800 | 19600 | 22400 | 28000 | 33600 | 2800 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Homestay campers stay with a local family and have a closer look at Chinese people’s daily life, students can take bus, taxi, subway to school in 30-50 minutes. Shared bathroom with host family. Ideally for students at least 12 years old.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in CNY | -- | -- | -- | 14000 | 16666 | 19332 | 21998 | 28000 | 29996 | 32000 | 2666 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Homestay campers stay with a local family and have a closer look at Chinese people’s daily life, students will be assigned to families within walking distance of the school with this option.
Shared bathroom with host family. Ideally for students at least 12 years old.
FAQ about Hutong School, Shanghai
- What is the best price for a course at Hutong School, Shanghai?Chinese courses at Hutong School start at 2565 CNY for Intensive Chinese Program course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is it possible to take a course at Hutong School as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Chinese Program
- What is the number of students per class at Hutong School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Hutong School varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 10 students (Summer Camp - Class Only Camp)
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Hutong School offers courses for which ages?Hutong School offers courses from 7 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.