That's Mandarin Shanghai, China
- 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 quality4.8
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation5.0
- 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
Intensive Group
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from2700CNY2565CNY / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 6200 5890 | 9300 8835 | 10800 10260 | 16200 15390 | 20000 19000 | 25000 23750 | 30000 28500 | 40000 38000 | 50000 47500 | 60000 57000 |
Price in US$ | 818 | 1227 | 1424 | 2136 | 2637 | 3296 | 3956 | 5274 | 6592 | 7911 |
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
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!from4250CNY4038CNY / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 8500 8075 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1121 |
Chinese lessons where a wide variety of interactive activities will be used.
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Summer Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from8000CNY7600CNY / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 16000 15200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 2110 |
This option includes Chinese lessons, cultural activities, field trips and lunch.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50
Summer Camp - Full Camp (12 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from14700CNY14333CNY / week Includes accommodationMore
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 29400 28665 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 3978 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50
Summer Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from15400CNY15015CNY / week Includes accommodationMore
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 30800 30030 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 4168 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50
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!from4250CNY4038CNY / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 8500 8075 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1121 |
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50
Winter Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)This course tends to sell out quickly!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from8000CNY7600CNY / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 16000 15200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 2110 |
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50
Winter Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from15400CNY15015CNY / week Includes accommodationMore
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | -- | 30800 30030 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 4168 |
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50
Online One-to-One Lessons16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from4784CNY4545CNY / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | 4784 4545 | 8288 7874 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 631 | 1093 |
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50
One-to-One Lessons16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from5760CNY5472CNY / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (CNY) Our price (CNY) | 5760 5472 | 9920 9424 | -- | 18560 17632 | -- | -- | -- | 37120 35264 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 760 | 1308 | 2447 | 4894 |
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50
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 before arrival
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Student opinions about That's Mandarin, Shanghai
That's Mandarin, Shanghai
Ratings of That's Mandarin compared to ratings of all schools in China
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That's Mandarin
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
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 27% |
England | 20% |
Germany | 15% |
France | 15% |
Spain | 10% |
Italy | 5% |
Switzerland | 5% |
China | 3% |
Brazil | 2% |
Netherlands | 2% |
Korea | 1% |
Thailand | 1% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 10% |
18-24 years | 15% |
25-34 years | 65% |
35-50 years | 7% |
>50 years | 3% |
Information for all courses offered by That's Mandarin
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
28 Jan 2025 - 07 Feb 2025, 04 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025 - 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 01 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025.
Airport transfer
14000 CNY return (both ways)
1000 CNY return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
2 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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2800 CNY/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in CNY | -- | -- | -- | 11200 | -- | -- | -- | 22400 | -- | 33600 | -- |
Price in US$ | 1555 | 3109 | 4663 |
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.
Homestay (Walking distance)
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay! Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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3500 CNY/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in CNY | -- | -- | -- | 14000 | -- | -- | -- | 28000 | -- | 42000 | -- |
Price in US$ | 1943 | 3886 | 5829 |
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.
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.
”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.”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 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 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) 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.
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