Mandarin Garden is the biggest Chinese school in Shanghai with 8 years of history, they're more than 6000 expats studying in our school with 200 certificated quality teachers. Mandarin Garden is an Official Student Visa provider and Official HSK On-line test Center. Different courses meeting your need! welcome to join in our Shanghai-Lijiang Chinese culture experience tour study!
In the past 9 years, more than 6,000 students from around the world registered with us, enjoying their time with our friendly staff and teachers, and putting into practice the knowledge they gained. Mandarin Garden is the bridge between you and China.
Mandarin Garden is also an officially recognized research center for Chinese teachers, and an IPA certified teacher training organization. We have already sent over 2000 Chinese teachers to other Chinese language schools all over the world. As only the most outstanding teachers stay at Mandarin Garden, we are able to provide our students with the most professional service.
It was founded to provide Efficient Mandarin Study Program, Quality Teaching Service and Overall Control System to overseas companies, expat families and individuals.
Through various Chinese language courses and cultural activities, we would help our foreign students to improve their skills of commercial and daily communication, cultural exchange, and living practice.
Teachers here are carefully selected throughout China with degrees in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (IPA), and receive professional retraining every 3 months. They are experienced, enthusiastic, and thus, well trained.
Every learner who come from different countries, own different background and have different learning purpose can achieve their mandarin study target, and also, we will let you know more about Chinese history, culture, and customs, in this way, you can make your life and work more comfortable and convenient in China.
We are always ready working for your Chinese language、culture needs and Interests.
Mandarin Garden has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in China. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at Mandarin Garden Language & Culture School (Baoshan Center) varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 12.
Mandarin Garden does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Language Studies International in Shanghai Central is located at Baoshan District. It is close to the Gucun Park. The school is converted from a villa, you will have a very comfortable learning environment.
Mandarin Garden is the earliest established international Chinese teaching center and mandarin teacher training organization in Shanghai. We have 7 centers in China. (Shanghai 3 centers, Wuxi, Changchun, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Lijiang) and 3 centers in the world. (London, Seoul, Sydney) All of which have a very Chinese-feeling environment to allow you to better assimilate into the sea of Chinese culture.
The teacher was very nice and good he explained the things very well. I did the HSK 3 Level so the listening and speaking were useful and the grammar however because in school I do A Level the writing is usually harder, with that said my stroke order was not good and the teacher took 10 minutes each lesson to go through the stroke order and help me writing the characters in the correct order and properly. It would take me usually an hour to get the school but I used the metro and walked a bit so it wasn’t too bad. I feel like I am going to start paying more attention to my stroke order and tones when speaking to try and sound more fluent and continue the practice I was doing at the school. There isn’t I can think of for what I didn’t like. I think it was very useful to try and get the basics well and improve with foundation.
Show details » Read more...To start with the positive aspects, the two teachers I worked with, did a good job, and I made some good progress. The school Organization was flexible to adapt the schedule towards the end of the course, when my job stated and I had less time.
What I did not like was the fact that one teacher was looking after 3-5 students of different level, so much of the leaning was self study with 2* 15 min one-on-one coaching by the teacher. What I had in mind for myself was rather a course with perhaps three - six students all a the same level, so that there can be more interaction with the teacher. Would have helped my pronunciation.
The school is using a script they have written themselves, which is ok-ish, but no match with the official HSK books.
To friends or family members, I would recommend to make sure the school works with material compatible with HSK. This gives students the option to continue after two weeks and take the exam.
Social activities were not offered.
We were housed at the rock and wood international youth hostel. From there, the school is only 10 mins by feet.
In each class, there is only few students, thus permit a better teaching. The teachers are very qualified, it was nice to learn with them.
Sometimes at the school, you can have extra activities, like calligraphy.
If you are not housed near from the school, you still can take the Subway (but you Will have to walk a bit).
My experience was very good. The classes were nice with AC, so it was the best environment for studying. I have also met with my classmates outside of the class, what was a great event to get to know each other. Location is 3 minutes biking from subway station, what makes it very convenient. I didnt use the housing. I would welcome next time that the book for studies will be covered in the cost.
Show details » Read more...Well-trained teachers, two to four students per class.
Housing- far away from school (45 mins. by taking two buses, no subway) the school was far away from city center (one hour away).
On my first night, I stayed in a very dirty dorm.
I paid the agency one month before coming to the school, but they did not receive the payment on time, so I had to pay for the second time in cash.
We are so sorry to hear that and express the sincere apology for the bother.Mandarin Garden is always committed to offering the best Chinese learning service for the students and we are happy that you are satisfied with our educational service,aside from that,we will make every effort to improve our financial services.Best wishes for your tour in China.
The classes were wonderful and practical. The teacher was nice and patient. The location was quite far away from the Shanghai Metro Station (around 15 minutes of walking). Its facilities and activities were fair. I liked the one-by-one course. I disliked the toilet because it was quite dirty.
Housing: N/A
Ngar Yee Oliver Pak Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Mandarin Garden. We hope you had a great experience here and were really able to learn and get a grasp of the Chinese language and culture. We wish that you will continue with your Chinese studies even after finishing your classes with us, it was a pleasure to have you studying here at Mandarin Garden!
Everything was good, but it would be more interesting and more productive if the school had added more to the individual group sessions. Thank you.
Show details » Read more...Good:
- Classes were very good, interesting lessons, teachers work individually with the students
- Opportunity to live at an apartment in Shanghai
- Very good managers who communicate with students and offer some interesting courses during free time, such as playing chess, or going to Chinese restaurants
Not very good:
- Would love to have more exposure to Chinese culture, more actual practice
- Staying with a family who was not communicating much
It was a great experience. I studied only one week but everything was excellent. Teachers was very polite and friendly. Ms. Sarah and Ms. Song were very professional and patient. I want to tell them "THANK YOU VERY MUCH" because they really help me to understand my problems in the first step of learning Chinese and direct the way to solve them.
I didn't use the chance to live with host-family or stay at school hostel, so I can't say anything about this part of school service. But I rented the apartment not far from the Ya'an road, so for me school location was very convenient.
The number of students in the class is good and the teachers are well trained. Because of the size of the class, it is also easy to disscuss the wishes with the teacher and the training can therefore be adjusted. Location is also ok, about a 10 minute walk from the subway. The school also organises the activities and I only participated once (the caligraphy class), which was fun to do. I didn't make use of the housing facility and can not comment on this.
The consultant is quite helpful from the beginning and is quite quick with responses. I received quickly the documents needed for visa application. During the course, there is also regular contact between me and the consultant.
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.
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.
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.
Language Studies International in Shanghai Central is located at Baoshan District. It is close to the Gucun Park. The school is converted from a villa, you will have a very comfortable learning environment.
Mandarin Garden is the earliest established international Chinese teaching center and mandarin teacher training organization in Shanghai. We have 7 centers in China. (Shanghai 3 centers, Wuxi, Changchun, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Lijiang) and 3 centers in the world. (London, Seoul, Sydney) All of which have a very Chinese-feeling environment to allow you to better assimilate into the sea of Chinese culture.
Have questions? Get answers from Mandarin Garden Language & Culture School (Baoshan Center) staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.
Ask a questionThe student's boyfriend also can stay with her for the duration of the course if she rents the private apartment. The school will have to charge housing placement service fee and utilities fee.