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Mandarin Inn Chinese School
Shanghai, China

1280 Huaihai Road(M) - 200031 Shanghai - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Central location just one minute from a subway station downtown.
  • Free after class cultural workshops.

Location: The Mandarin Inn Chinese school is located in the bustling and massive city of Shanghai. As China's biggest city, Shanghai has much to offer students, a great school often being key to the planning of a successful trip. The school are located in the Jing'an district of the city, in a beautiful building, with great access to transportation, Changshu Road Subway Station is only minutes away. Exciting attractions such as the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, the Shanghai Culture Square Theatre and the Shangai arts and crafts Museum are all within walking distance of the school, along with many further shops, eateries and attractions.

Course selection: Whether you are looking for a long or short term course, Mandarin Inn Chinese school are sure to have a course suitable for you. They provide Intensive, Part-time, Evening and Business courses, as well as Student Visa programmes and Junior summer programmes, available to students as young as 6 years of age.

School facilities: Mandarin Inn Chinese School has excellent facilities and is happy to assist students in arranging accommodation with its trusted partners. The school's facilities include a library, cafeteria, auditorium, movie room, free Wi-Fi, a garden, free parking and a student support desk to assist with any questions or queries that students may have. Air conditioning is also found in all classrooms, making for an optimal learning environment.

Social and Cultural: Mandarin Inn Chineses School in Shanghai also promote a wide range of cultural activities throughout the year which should not be missed!

Chinese Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 6
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 6,489 6,165 9,107 8,652 14,820 14,079
Price in US$ 914 1,283 2,087
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for students with a visa.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 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: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 6 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 4 6 9 12
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 6,489 6,165 9,107 8,652 12,132 11,526 14,820 14,079
Price in US$ 914 1,283 1,709 2,087
Starting dates
Every Monday
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: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
4, 6, 9, 12 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 6
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 11,256 10,694 15,860 15,067 27,621 26,240
Price in US$ 1,585 2,233 3,889
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 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: 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 6 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
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 6
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 8,379 7,961 11,350 10,783 19,330 18,364
Price in US$ 1,180 1,598 2,722
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 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: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:40
Possible course durations
2, 3, 6 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 4 6 9 12
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 11,256 10,694 15,860 15,067 22,453 21,331 27,621 26,240
Price in US$ 1,585 2,233 3,162 3,889
Starting dates
Every Day
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: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
4, 6, 9, 12 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
FREE changes
Weeks 4 6 9 12
Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) 8,379 7,961 11,350 10,783 14,975 14,227 19,330 18,364
Price in US$ 1,180 1,598 2,109 2,722
Starting dates
Every Day
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: 9:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:40
Possible course durations
4, 6, 9, 12 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Mandarin Inn Chinese School include

  • 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

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Mandarin Inn Chinese School (MI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Mandarin Inn Chinese School.
Year of school foundation
2008

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Bike rental

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

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

  • Tourist information

  • Career guidance service (paid)

  • Guidance for further higher education (paid)

  • Job placement guidance service (paid)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3
Additional comment about facilities of school
Our school is located in a beautifully preserved historic villa, offering a serene and elegant environment for learning. Conveniently situated on Huaihai Road, it’s easily accessible from anywhere in the city. Classrooms are equipped with advanced air purification systems, ensuring a clean and comfortable space. Combining tradition, convenience, and modernity, our facilities provide an inspiring setting for your learning journey.

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
France 30%
Korea 24%
Chile 17%
Germany 13%
England 11%
Brazil 9%
Japan 8%
USA 5%
Netherlands 2%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 15%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 50%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Information for all courses offered by Mandarin Inn Chinese School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
CN¥180
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CN¥120 per course level.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 28 Jan 2026, 29 Jan 2026, 30 Jan 2026, 31 Jan 2026, 03 Feb 2026, 04 Feb 2026, 04 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 May 2026, 05 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 01 Oct 2026, 02 Oct 2026, 03 Oct 2026, 06 Oct 2026, 07 Oct 2026, 08 Oct 2026.
In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 28 Jan 2027, 29 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027, 31 Jan 2027, 03 Feb 2027, 04 Feb 2027, 04 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 02 May 2027, 05 May 2027, 02 Jun 2027, 01 Oct 2027, 02 Oct 2027, 03 Oct 2027, 06 Oct 2027, 07 Oct 2027, 08 Oct 2027.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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
The 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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
CN¥2,000 one way
CN¥3,000 return (both ways)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
CN¥2,000 one way
CN¥3,000 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Mahjong
- Mandarin Night Language mixer

Adults - Paid activities

- Taichi
- Calligraphy
- Chinese Painting
- Qipao
- Cooking class
- Chinese tea ceremony workshop
activity possibledistance from school
Cooking1 km
Dancing5 km
Mountainbiking20 km
Music5 km

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FAQ about Mandarin Inn Chinese School, Shanghai

What is the best price for a course at Mandarin Inn Chinese School, Shanghai?
“Chinese courses at Mandarin Inn Chinese School start at 1541 CNY for a Part-time Mandarin Course course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Mandarin Inn Chinese School?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (2000 CNY), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (2000 CNY)”
What is the number of students per class at Mandarin Inn?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Mandarin Inn varies from 1 (Intensive Mandarin Course (Private)) to 6 students (Intensive Mandarin Course)”
Which countries are students of Mandarin Inn Chinese School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Mandarin Inn Chinese School comes from France with a 30% representation, followed by students from Korea (24%) and Chile (17%).”
Mandarin Inn Chinese School offers courses for which ages?
“Mandarin Inn Chinese School offers courses from 12 years to 99. The average age is 30 during the summer and 35 the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Mandarin Inn Chinese School

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 5076203182

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
200 CNY
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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Starting date
Course available
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Course material not included
FREE cancellation
FREE changes
Course available on selected date
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