Overview
Mandarin House offers Mandarin in central Shanghai near People’s Square and East Nanjing Road. The central setting suits learners who want to use Chinese on public transport, in shops and around the city between classes. Its immersion options let students choose between concentrating on oral communication and spending more class time on literacy skills. The Shanghai programme is set up for students who want language practice in an urban setting. The school’s two immersion formats let learners choose whether their priority is conversation or a broader course that includes written Mandarin. A student who wants help with practical listening and speaking can compare the 20-lesson option with the 30-lesson schedule if character work is also a goal. The school also describes a host-family arrangement, which can extend language use beyond the centre. Use the Shanghai location when discussing class availability or selecting housing.
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Student mix
Mandarin House says it has taught over 50,000 international students from more than 100 nationalities since it was founded in 2004. This is a cumulative figure across the school network. The source does not give a Shanghai-only count or percentages by nationality or age.
Official student mix · Checked 2026-11-09
Courses
| Course | Lessons / week | Lesson length | Teaching time / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Mandarin | — | — | — |
| HSK Preparation | — | — | — |
The immersion programme describes 20- and 30-lesson weekly options. The 20-lesson format focuses on listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar. The 30-lesson format adds reading and writing. Ask the Shanghai centre which format is available for your dates, how placement works and how many minutes are taught per lesson. The 30-lesson schedule adds ten lessons a week to the core programme. The published immersion page is a programme description, so ask whether the adult schedule runs year-round and how your starting level is assessed.
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Fees
Request a Shanghai-specific quote for four weeks of the 20-lesson course. The school has published older China tariffs, so verify the effective dates and currency before booking. Ask for the tuition, registration, materials and any required insurance as separate line items. Request a 28-night quote for the chosen room, with meals, placement and transfers identified separately. The school’s homestay page lists four-week-tier rates of CNY 1,790 per week without meals and CNY 2,090 with half board. This gives housing-only reference amounts of CNY 7,160 and CNY 8,360 for four billed weeks. The page does not establish the adult Shanghai course total or confirm the room is available for the selected 28 nights. Ask whether those rates apply to your Shanghai placement, and whether there is a separate placement fee or deposit. A course quote should name the adult option and distinguish it from the summer programme. The two homestay references differ by CNY 1,200 for the same four billed weeks.
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Accommodation
The school describes single-room homestays and can also discuss private studios, serviced apartments, hostels and hotels. Ask which options are currently bookable for your Shanghai dates. A homestay offers regular contact with a host family, while a studio gives more independence. Confirm meal conditions, the commute to the teaching centre and any deposit. Mandarin House describes a private room with a desk and access to kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities. Its host guide gives about 30 to 45 minutes by public transport as a general rule. Confirm the actual route and whether the quoted plan is room-only or includes breakfast and dinner.
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Facilities
The People’s Square centre has Wi-Fi, computers, a lounge and air conditioning.
Location
Asia Mansion 12th Floor, 650 Hankou Road, Shanghai, China (People’s Square campus)
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- mandarinhouse.com / learn chinese shanghaiOverview · Courses · Fees · Accommodation · Checked 2026-11-08
- mandarinhouse.com / immersion chinese summer programsCourses · Checked 2026-11-08
- mandarinhouse.com / homestayFees · Accommodation · Checked 2026-11-08
- mandarinhouse.com / life in chinaAccommodation · Checked 2026-11-08