What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of student apartments
Mandarin Rocks
The language school Mandarin Rocks was founded in Shanghai, China in 2001. The school occupies three floors of an elegant, Shanghai style townhouse conveniently located in the heart of Shanghai, easily accessible by subway or bus. Nanjing Rd (China's most famous shopping street), historic Jing’an temple, Tongren Rd (popular bar area) are all within only a few minutes walking distance.
The school address is: BDLG 15, Lane 872 Kangding Rd., 200040 - Shanghai, China (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Shanghai Education Bureau, ISPASchool Size:
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
8Number of public PC workstations:
4Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 US$ per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 60
- Adult courses throughout the year: 40
- Junior courses in summer: 40
- Junior courses throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 28 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
- Junior courses in summer: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
Chinese teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 90 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
13
7
12
5
3
1
4
3
2
2
8
23
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Shanghai Pudong International Airport:70 US$ pick up
140 US$ return (both ways)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
70 US$ pick up
140 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 15.Feb.2018 - 23.Feb.2018, 05.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 18.May.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018 - 07.Oct.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019 - 10.Feb.2019, 05.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 07.Jun.2019, 13.Sep.2019, 01.Oct.2019 - 07.Oct.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Chinese Courses
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 950 903 | 1375 1307 | 1800 1710 | 2175 2067 | 2550 2423 | 2900 2755 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 4550 4323 | 325 309 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 06.Feb.2018, 06.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 29.May.2018, 12.Jun.2018, 26.Jun.2018, 10.Jul.2018, 24.Jul.2018, 07.Aug.2018, 21.Aug.2018, 04.Sep.2018, 09.Oct.2018, 06.Nov.2018, 04.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 06.Feb.2018, 06.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 29.May.2018, 12.Jun.2018, 26.Jun.2018, 10.Jul.2018, 24.Jul.2018, 07.Aug.2018, 21.Aug.2018, 04.Sep.2018, 09.Oct.2018, 06.Nov.2018, 04.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
6 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 635 604 | 915 870 | 1200 1140 | 1450 1378 | 1700 1615 | 1935 1839 | 2165 2057 | 2600 2470 | 3035 2884 | 215 205 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 29.Jan.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 29.Jan.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
4 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 - 12:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
570 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 1835 1744 | 2400 2280 | 2900 2755 | 3400 3230 | 3865 3672 | 4335 4119 | 5200 4940 | 6065 5762 | 435 414 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 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 - 12:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
646 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 1515 1440 | -- | 2715 2580 | -- | 3715 3530 | -- | 4715 4480 | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
$500 deposit per booking.
Price inlcudes: materials and text books, daily lunch, 4 activities or cultural activities per week.
Price inlcudes: materials and text books, daily lunch, 4 activities or cultural activities per week.
Starting dates
2018: 11.Jun.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018.
2019: 17.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019.
2019: 17.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019.
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 8
428 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 950 903 | 1375 1307 | 1800 1710 | 2175 2067 | 2550 2423 | 2900 2755 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 4550 4323 | 325 309 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 29.Jan.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 29.Jan.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
5 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
333 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 735 699 | 1065 1012 | 1400 1330 | 1700 1615 | 2000 1900 | 2285 2171 | 2565 2437 | 3100 2945 | 3635 3454 | 265 252 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 29.Jan.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 29.Jan.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
4 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 - 12:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
665 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 1470 1397 | 2135 2029 | 2800 2660 | 3400 3230 | 4000 3800 | 4565 4337 | 5135 4879 | 6200 5890 | 7265 6902 | 535 509 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 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 - 12:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Note: All courses offered by Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 28 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.
Comments about courses:Lesson length will be shortened to 25min when there are less than two students in one intensive group course.
For private tuition, surcharge may occur for lessons given outside of school.
Course change fee: US$50.
For private tuition, surcharge may occur for lessons given outside of school.
Course change fee: US$50.
Accommodation
In high demand!
3 reviews
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1140 US$ per month
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 1995 | 2280 | 2565 | 2850 | 3135 | 3420 | 285 | 300 | 65 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Located in metropolitan Shanghai, in an elegant and tranquil neighbourhood with easy access to public transportation and restaurants, supermarket, shops, banks and other living facilities nearby.
Price extra night:
48 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
25 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 15
Maximum age of students: 65
Maximum age of students: 65
Dates
High season dates 16.May.2018 - 15.Sep.2018
High season
High season supplement in: 10 % This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1540 US$ per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | 1925 | 2310 | 2695 | 3080 | 3465 | 3850 | 4235 | 4620 | 385 | 300 | 65 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Located in metropolitan Shanghai, in an elegant and tranquil neighbourhood with easy access to public transportation and restaurants, supermarket, shops, banks and other living facilities nearby.
Price extra night:
64 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
25 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 15
Maximum age of students: 65
Maximum age of students: 65
Dates
High season dates 16.May.2018 - 15.Sep.2018
High season
High season supplement in: 10 %
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 2000 US$ per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4500 | 5000 | 5500 | 6000 | 500 | 300 | 65 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Located in metropolitan Shanghai, in an elegant and tranquil neighbourhood with easy access to public transportation and restaurants, supermarket, shops, banks and other living facilities nearby.
Price extra night:
83 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
10 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 15
Maximum age of students: 65
Maximum age of students: 65
Dates
High season dates 16.May.2018 - 15.Sep.2018
High season
High season supplement in: 10 % Utilities are included on normal use basis; excessive use and waste is subject to surcharge and it will be deducted from security deposit.
Other housing options can be arranged upon request.
Other housing options can be arranged upon request.
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Overall rating
11 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.9/5.0
Organisation
4.4/5.0
Facilities
3.5/5.0
Social activities
3.3/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.5/5.0
Value for money
4.1/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.5/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.2/5.0
Other
3.5/5.0
Students liked about Mandarin Rocks, Shanghai
Alexander37 years - United States
“The location is very good, many restaurants, cafes, shops in the area. The atmosphere at the school is very cozy and friendly. The lessons were instructive and interesting (at intermediate level). The teachers had a real enthusiasm for teaching. Small class size gave everyone an opportunity to interact and practice. Staff offered very useful travel assistance.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: the neighboring cities of Hang Zhou and Su Zhou are worth visiting if you have time.
Other comments: A good school in a good city
Kenneth37 years - United States
“Location, atmosphere, teachers, activities... everything.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Chinese restaurants in the area (shanghai, sichuan, hunan, hot pot..), sushi is good and cheap. Bargains at QIPU road clothing market
Hebe 25 years - Netherlands
“Willingness to help & kindness of staff”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
2.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared apartment
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: A small class tends to work better than individual lessons.
Kristen30 years - United States
“School environment”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Natsuki32 years - Germany
“Accomodation”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
2.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Boat tour on the Huangpu River in the evening!
Other comments: You should have enough free time to enjoy the exciting city of Shanghai! Visa info: if you are Japanese, you don't need a visa up to 2 weeks of stay/language course in China (June 2008).
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