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Group Course - Intensive

Mandarin INN Chinese School
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Our Intensive Chinese Class is designed for learners eager to make rapid progress in a short time. This course focuses on building comprehensive language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—through immersive daily lessons. Ideal for beginners or those seeking to boost fluency quickly, our intensive program offers a structured, supportive environment to develop practical Chinese language skills efficiently. In the Intensive Chinese Class, you’ll develop essential skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Lessons focus on practical vocabulary, conversational fluency, and grammar for everyday interactions. For private classes, learning content is fully tailored to your personal goals and pace, ensuring a customized, impactful experience. Our Intensive Chinese Class combines immersive daily lessons with interactive activities to accelerate your language skills. You’ll engage in practical exercises, real-life conversations, and cultural insights, creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Small group or one-on-one formats allow for focused, personalized feedback, helping you progress quickly and confidently.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:40 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 04:40 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Shanghai.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 70 years old
Average 30 years old
(26 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Mandarin Inn Chinese school was founded in 2008，which aims to build a bridge of communication between Chinese and foreign cultures. With headquarter in Shanghai, Mandarin Inn sets up training centers and a representative office in Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu.

Mandarin Inn provides Mandarin courses from beginner to advanced levels, from daily life to business scope, for adults and kids. Students have the option of taking classes online/offline on at their own pace, with 1 on 1 tutoring, or in small groups. Additionally, Mandarin Inn offers student-visa programs as well as corporate training for people and companies with specific needs in learning Chinese.

We have provided Chinese language training for dozens of Fortune 500 companies and consulates in China over the past 14 years, and have been widely recognized and trusted for our high-quality teaching.

Our location is in the former French concession, 1 minute walk from Changshu Rd. Subway station. Contact us for learning Chinese smarter!

Year opened
2008
Number of classrooms
10

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Chinese Mandarin speakers
All
Teachers with Chinese Mandarin teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

Mi has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in China. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Mandarin INN Chinese School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 26.

Mi teaches students from all over the world, including:

France
20%
Germany
20%
USA
15%
Japan
8%
South Korea
8%
Thailand
8%
Canada
5%
Italy
5%
UK
5%
Malaysia
3%
Russia
3%
Spain
3%
Brazil
2%
Indonesia
1%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

1/F NO.1280 Huaihai(M) Rd, Shanghai, China. 200031 （1 minute walk from exit 1 of Changshu Rd. Metro Station.）

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Reviews

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"Relaxing learning environment"

Allan

During the four-week course, I noticed my level of comprehension and communication ability improve on a daily basis. I would strongly recommend Mandarin Inn to anyone who wishes to improve their Mandarin and have fun at the same time! The teachers are great and the school has a beautiful location.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
2 Apr 2015 - 28 May 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great teachers and study ambiance"

Kim P

We were taught by 4 different teachers, which allowed us to become to get used to different tones and be exposed to a variety of teaching techniques, which also kept our sessions fresh and interesting. All of our teachers had great senses of humor and ideas about how to remember the words and grammar. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to anybody looking for a friendly and personal place to study whether on a long or short term basis. I hope I can return there in the future!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
9 Feb 2015 - 8 May 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"They taught me with enthusiasm and made me feel comfortable to use my Chinese."

Elaine Tyson

My teachers at Mandarin Inn were fabulous! They taught me with enthusiasm and made me feel comfortable to use my Chinese. Although Mandarin is not easy to learn, my teachers helped me to progress much faster than I ever expected and made my Chinese language and culture experience in Shanghai a pleasant adventure.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
9 Sep 2013 - 29 Nov 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

Mi offers the following housing types:
apartment

Private apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals

£ 496
weekly
Age range: 18 - 65 years old
Location: In the city center of Shanghai
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
£ 496
Hotels are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Mandarin in Shanghai. These hotels are often between 25-50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Hotels usually offer free wifi & room clean service. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 18 years old and older.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $60 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Shanghai based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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