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Mandarin Morning
Shanghai, China

2F, No. 809, Yan'an Middle Road, JingAn District - 200002 Shanghai - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Only a 3-minute walk to the subway station, for easy access to the city and attractions.
What we dislike about the school
  • Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Korea

Location: Mandarin Morning is located in the fascinating and populous Megacity of Shanghai, on the central-eastern Chinese coast. The school is housed in the Caojia Ferry Residential area of the Jing'An District, with several eateries, shopping malls and bars close by. The famous Jing'An Buddhist Temple and Jing'An Park are within an 8-minute walk of the school's front doors. The subway station is just a 3-minute walk from the school, ensuring students have easy access to the city and its main attractions.

Course selection: Course selection includes something for students of all levels, with General programmes available all year round, over a variety of schedules and intensities. Lessons are taught in groups or privately, depending on the student's preference. Teen courses and HSK Exam Preparation programmes are also popular, as well as tailor-made courses in Corporate and Business Chinese.

The school's small group sizes ensure that all students receive the individual attention needed to reach their language goals accordingly.

Social and Cultural: Mandarin Morning arranges a host of regular activities, showcasing the local cultures and traditions, including Kungfu Tea Ceremonies.

Accreditations and Associations: The school is a Hanban authorised Chinese test centre in addition to an International Chinese Teachers Exam Centre for Shanghai.

School facilities: Free WIFI and air conditioning are available throughout the school for all students.

Chinese Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 5,880 5,586 11,760 11,172 0 22,120 21,014 0 31,080 29,526 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 809 1,618 3,042 4,274
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2, 4, 6 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 0 0 7,740 7,353 0 11,400 10,830 0 13,860 13,167 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,065 1,568 1,906
Starting dates
Every Monday

This is a individual package of 70 lessons, which can be taken when the student requires. It is only possible to purchase in packs of 70 lessons, 140 lessons or 210 lessons. Students can pick which schedule they follow based on a selection of 3 schedules; weekday classes, weekend classes and night classes.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 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: 10:00 - 12:15
Possible course durations
3, 5, 7 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Mandarin Morning include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Mandarin Morning

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Chinese teacher qualifications
70% hold a university degree
85% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Mandarin Morning and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2007

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 50

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Korea 40%
Japan 30%
USA 10%
Other nationalities 20%
Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6

Information for all courses offered by Mandarin Morning

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CN¥80 per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 258 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.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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.

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FAQ about Mandarin Morning, Shanghai

What is the best price for a course at Mandarin Morning, Shanghai?
“Chinese courses at Mandarin Morning start at 2166 CNY for Individual Class Package course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Mandarin Morning?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Mandarin Morning varies from 1 (Individual Class Package) to 5 students (Group Course)”
Which countries are students of Mandarin Morning from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Mandarin Morning comes from Korea with a 40% representation, followed by students from Japan (30%) and USA (10%).”

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First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
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Legal name/parent company
Shanghai Zaoan Educational Technology Co.ltd | Tax registration ID: 91310116662444196U

Visa Documents

Nationals from Poland require a visa to enter and study in China.
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Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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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