XMandarin Chinese Language School Qingdao, China
Zhangzhou Er Lu No. 19 - 266000 Qingdao - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Best rated school in China
- Qingdao is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Learning progress guarantee.
Location: XMandarin Chinese Language Center is located in the Shinan District of Qingdao, China. Housed downtown, the school is surrounded by shops, eateries, restaurants, commercial centres and is a short distance from the port and the city's multiple green spaces and parks. Mount Fu, the surrounding skyscrapers and the red rooftops of the city centre offer spectacular views from the school. XMandarin Chinese Language Center is easily accessible via metro and bus, with several locations for entertainment also close by.
Course selection: Small group programmes, Intensive General Chinese courses and HSK Preparation programmes are available throughout the whole year, with something available for students of all levels. Summer Courses in Mandarin and for Juniors are available during the summer months.
School facilities: Students have facilities equipped for providing all that is needed to reach their language goals. These facilities include a lounge area, vending machines for drinks and snacks, free coffee, free WIFI and a student support desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: XMandarin Chinese Language Center in Qingdao is happy to assist students in arranging accommodation local to the school.
Social and Cultural: A complete events calendar, designed to engage students with local events and traditions, is promoted by the school, giving students unique opportunities to make lasting memories and friendships during their time in Qingdao.
Chinese Courses
General Language
Chinese Visa Program - Group Courses
6 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥450CN¥428 / week More
Chinese Visa Program - Group Courses
6 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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CN¥450CN¥428 / week
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| Weeks | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 4,500 4,275 | 6,230 5,919 | 8,010 7,610 | 9,790 9,301 | 10,680 10,146 |
| Price in US$ | 634 | 878 | 1,128 | 1,379 | 1,504 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 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: 8:30 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:30 - Possible course durations
- 10, 14, 18, 22, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Small Group Course - WeekdayThis course tends to sell out quickly!6 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCN¥480CN¥456 / week More
Small Group Course - Weekday
This course tends to sell out quickly!
6 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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CN¥480CN¥456 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 480 456 | 960 912 | 1,440 1,368 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,880 2,736 | 3,360 3,192 | 3,840 3,648 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,040 4,788 | 8,400 7,980 |
| Price in US$ | 68 | 136 | 203 | 271 | 338 | 406 | 474 | 541 | 592 | 710 | 1,183 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Classes take place 3 times per week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 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: 10:30 - 12:20 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Small Group Course - WeekendThis course tends to sell out quickly!2 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!fromCN¥140CN¥133 / week More
Small Group Course - Weekend
This course tends to sell out quickly!
2 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
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CN¥140CN¥133 / week
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| Weeks | 10 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 1,400 1,330 |
| Price in US$ | 198 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 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: 9:30 - 15:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 - Possible course durations
- 10 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Intensive Private20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCN¥3,600CN¥3,420 / week More
Intensive Private
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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CN¥3,600CN¥3,420 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 3,600 3,420 | 7,200 6,840 | 10,800 10,260 | 14,400 13,680 | 18,000 17,100 | 21,600 20,520 | 25,200 23,940 | 28,800 27,360 | 32,400 30,780 | 36,000 34,200 | 43,200 41,040 |
| Price in US$ | 507 | 1,014 | 1,521 | 2,028 | 2,535 | 3,042 | 3,548 | 4,055 | 4,562 | 5,069 | 6,083 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
A pack of 20 private lessons to be taken over 1 week.
Course specific data
- 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: 8:30 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Part-time Private6 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCN¥1,020CN¥969 / week More
Part-time Private
6 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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CN¥1,020CN¥969 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 1,020 969 | 2,040 1,938 | 3,060 2,907 | 4,080 3,876 | 5,100 4,845 | 6,120 5,814 | 7,140 6,783 | 8,160 7,752 | 9,180 8,721 | 10,200 9,690 | 10,240 9,728 |
| Price in US$ | 144 | 288 | 431 | 575 | 719 | 862 | 1,006 | 1,149 | 1,293 | 1,437 | 1,442 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
A pack of 6 private lessons to be taken over 1 week (Monday-Friday)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 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: 8:30 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
HSK Preparation Course 1 to 1
6 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCN¥1,200CN¥1,140 / week More
HSK Preparation Course 1 to 1
6 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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CN¥1,200CN¥1,140 / week
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| Weeks | 4 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 4,800 4,560 | 9,600 9,120 |
| Price in US$ | 676 | 1,352 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 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:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:20 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for XMandarin Chinese Language School include
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Student opinions about XMandarin Chinese Language School, Qingdao
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XMandarin Chinese Language School, Qingdao
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Course: Small Group Course - Weekday - 8 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2019
XMandarin Chinese Language School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
IPA- Chinese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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 XMandarin Chinese Language School.
- Year of school foundation
- 2006
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Lounge
Student support desk
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 12% |
| USA | 10% |
| England | 8% |
| Korea | 8% |
| France | 7% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Italy | 3% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Thailand | 2% |
| Switzerland | 2% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Netherlands | 2% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 34% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 15% |
| 25-34 years | 35% |
| 35-50 years | 30% |
| >50 years | 10% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 50Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40Junior courses - In summer: 3Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years7 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 70Adult courses Throughout the year: 80Junior courses In summer: 30Junior courses Throughout the year: 40
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by XMandarin Chinese Language School
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CN¥1,500
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CN¥100 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 170 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, 14 Feb 2026 - 23 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.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 14 Feb 2027 - 23 Feb 2027, 05 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 01 Oct 2027, 02 Oct 2027, 03 Oct 2027, 04 Oct 2027.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 before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Chinese corners, city walk, visit of cultural places, cultural workshops...
Adults - Paid activities
- Tea ceremony, sailing, barbecues, Chinese calligraphy, Beijing opera, dragon boat and many more!
Accommodation
Shared Apartment 
In high demand!
Single room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
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CN¥450/ week Show more
Shared Apartment
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CN¥450/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | -- | -- | -- | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 3150 | 3600 | 4500 | 5400 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 267 | 334 | 401 | 467 | 534 | 667 | 801 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in CN¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Does not include the water and electricity bill. The accommodation charges an extra CNY 200 per month for it.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival, a refundable deposit of CN¥1,300 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation, provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
No extra nights bookable
Serviced Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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CN¥750/ week Show more
Serviced Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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CN¥750/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | -- | -- | -- | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 5250 | 6000 | 7500 | 9000 | 750 |
| Price in US$ | 445 | 556 | 667 | 779 | 890 | 1,112 | 1,334 | 112 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in CN¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices are from CNY 3,000 to CNY 6,000 per month, with an additional service fee of CNY 200–400 and electricity charges. A deposit fee of CNY 3,000 is required.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival, a refundable deposit of CN¥1,500 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation, provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
No extra nights bookable
Questions and answers about XMandarin Chinese Language School
Is it possible to combine the visa course with private lessons?
“Yes, this is possible. Please note that the visa course has a duration of 20 weeks, individual lessons can be booked. The required visa (as of 2024) is the X2 student visa. For visa questions, see also Embassy. This applies to both our Qigndao and Chengdu locations.”
Ray, Adminstration from XMandarin Chinese Language Center, Qigndao - Nov 11, 2024
FAQ about XMandarin Chinese Language School, Qingdao
Do you know if a one-week course in your school can allow me to get a visa?
“If you have any questions about visas, we always advise our students to contact the embassy, as they are the ones who will give you information about the type of visa you will need. However, to enrol in this particular school you need to do minimum 4 weeks. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2023
What is the most popular accommodation offered by XMandarin Chinese Language School?
“The accommodation Shared Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of XMandarin Chinese Language School”
What is the number of students per class at XMandarin Chinese Language School?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at XMandarin Chinese Language School varies from 1 (Intensive Private) to 12 students (Chinese Visa Program - Group Courses)”
Which countries are students of XMandarin Chinese Language School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at XMandarin Chinese Language School comes from Japan with a 12% representation, followed by students from USA (10%) and Russia (9%).”
XMandarin Chinese Language School offers courses for which ages?
“XMandarin Chinese Language School offers courses from 15 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 30 the rest of the year.”
Terms of XMandarin Chinese Language School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 10:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Qingdao New Global Foreign Language School | Tax registration ID: 52370200MJD82458XK
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.
- 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)
- Europe: CN¥260,North America: CN¥260,South America: CN¥260,Africa: CN¥450,Oceania: CN¥260,Asia: CN¥260
- 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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