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That's MandarinBeijing, China

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

3 students - overall rating
3/F, Building 4, Xinzhong Street 12 B - 100027 Beijing - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Unlimited coffee, tea and water at the lounge area.
  • Small class sizes
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • E-learning platform.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 12%
18-24 years 22%
25-34 years 28%
35-50 years 31%
>50 years 7%
The average age outside summer is 17 years higher than in summer.

Location: That's Mandarin Beijing is a Chinese language school located in the historic Chinese capital city of Beijing. The school is housed in a modern and spacious building in the Dongcheng 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.

Course selection: In addition to General Chinese courses, taught in groups or privately, that are available to students of all levels, That's Mandarin Beijing also provides junior programmes (immersion/day/tuition only) during the summer and winter months. HSK Exam Preparation programmes are also available at this school.

The junior programmes have specific start dates and age groups, with students aged 7-17 years having some kind of programme available to them during winter and summer.

Social and cultural: Beijing is a large and daunting city for many people that have not travelled there before. The metropolitan area of Beijing has a population of over 20 million people. With this in mind, the school's staff are a useful source of information and are happy to assist students with guidance on how best to plan their time in Beijing accordingly. Some of the main attractions of the city include the grand Forbidden City complex, the Palace Museum, The Great Wall of China, several iconic and historic temples, and much more.

Chinese Courses

General Language
Junior
Private

Our prices for That's Mandarin include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • 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
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs

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  • Group lesson in progress
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  • Free time on the terrace
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  • School hallway
    School hallway5/14
  • Junior students on an excursion
    Junior students on an excursion6/14
  • Junior class in That´s Mandarin
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  • Private lessons in That´s Mandarin
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  • Use on online course materials
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  • Interactive whiteboard in the classroom
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  • Cultural visits with junior students
    Cultural visits with junior students13/14
  • Reception at the school That´s Mandarin
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Student opinions about That's Mandarin, Beijing

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
That's Mandarin, Beijing
3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Accommodation
Other
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very nice school. All teachers are very competent and learning Chinese there works great. Location is pretty central in Beijing, close to a big subway cross. Easy to access.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: -
Course: Part-time Group (TM Levels 1-4) - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Nov. 2023 by Thomas Meier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teaching method and the location.
Review details
Course: Part-time Group Program [Chinois] - 8 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2018 by Clémentine Oncins
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of That's Mandarin compared to ratings of all schools in China

 That's Mandarin BeijingAverage of all other schools in China
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

That's Mandarin

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% 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.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoWestern Union - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2005
Legal name/parent company
Shanghai Sidaorui Culture & Communication Co.,Ltd | Tax registration ID: 91310106574180290W

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Laundry (paid)

  • Dry cleaning (paid)

  • Ironing service (paid)

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Available area to pray 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: 37
    • Number of public PC workstations: 37

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 600
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 400
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
England 21%
USA 15%
Switzerland 5%
Italy 3%
Germany 3%
Sweden 3%
Spain 3%
China 3%
France 2%
Saudi Arabia 2%
Japan 2%
Korea 2%
Israel 1%
Thailand 1%
Turkey 1%
Brazil 1%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 31%

Information for all courses offered by That's Mandarin

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
1000.00 CNY
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 200 CNY 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.

Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
28 Jan 2025 - 07 Feb 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025 - 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 01 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025.
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
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

Beijing Capital International Airport:
500 CNY one way
1000 CNY return (both ways)
More details about airports near Beijing and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Beijing page. For flight comparisons to Beijing, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Finland 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
Yes
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet0.5 km
Basketball-0.5 km
Cooking-
Dancing-1 km
Football (soccer)-2 km
Golf-15 km
Horse riding-20 km
Ice Hockey2 km
Mountainbiking-20 km
Rugby-5 km
Skiing-30 km
Squash-0.5 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis-0.5 km
Tennis-0.5 km
Volleyball-0.5 km
Yoga0.5 km

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

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Questions and answers about That's Mandarin

  • Accommodation is available the day before and the last day of the junior programme is Sunday.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 07, 2023
  • Yes, the included transfer covers all Beijing airports, but only for arrivals and departures on Sunday. If a transfer is needed on any other day of the week, an additional fee will be charged.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 07, 2023
  • Yes, the courses are held in the same building.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 07, 2023
  • The price of a private lesson on site at the school is 160 CNY/lesson. The duration of a lesson is 50 minutes.
    So if your budget is 500 CNY/month, you can opt for 3 private lessons over 4 weeks.
    Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 08, 2024

FAQ about That's Mandarin, Beijing

  • Chinese courses at That's Mandarin start at 2565 CNY for Intensive Group (TM Levels 1-8) course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Beijing Capital International Airport (500 CNY)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at That's Mandarin varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons 16) to 10 students (Summer Camp - Class Only Camp)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at That's Mandarin comes from England with a 21% representation, followed by students from USA (15%) and Switzerland (5%).
  • That's Mandarin offers courses from 12 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.

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