Shanghai Chinese Courses

At That’s Mandarin, we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of Chinese classes in Shanghai, as we understand the demands of our diverse student body.  In our Shanghai Chinese language school, conveniently located in the city center district of Jing’an, most students opt for one of our intensive Chinese language courses that begin at the first of each month.  We provide two options for this intensive learning in an environment that facilitates complete cultural immersion–our Small Group Intensive Chinese program and One-on-one Intensive Chinese program.  However, if you’re not aiming to study Chinese abroad in Shanghai, need more flexible start dates, or want a course tailored specifically to your learning needs, we have a long list of Mandarin course options from which you can choose.

Intensive Chinese programs in Shanghai

Whether you’re interested in long-term or short-term Chinese study, private or small group classes, full immersion or class-only programs, That’s Mandarin’s Shanghai Chinese school has an intensive Chinese program to suit your needs and interests.

Small Group Intensive Program in Shanghai

Our best value full Chinese immersion program for beginner students! Our small group intensive Chinese program in Shanghai includes a jam-packed schedule of Chinese classes, cultural activities and weekend trips to some of Shanghai’s best sights, including the Expo site and China pavilion, the Bund, the Yu gardens and Zhujiajiao water town. Students on our Shanghai intensive program will not only pick up lots of Chinese over their month-long stay in the city, but will also have plenty of chance to explore their new surroundings and enjoy themselves with fellow students from across the world!

One-on-one Intensive Chinese Program in Shanghai

Our one-on-on intensive Chinese program in Shanghai is perfect for students who want to focus their efforts on learning Mandarin during their stay in China. Students on this program take either 4 or 6 hours of classes per day, with every class tailored to their exact needs and interests.

Part-time Chinese courses in Shanghai

If you’re working or studying in China, and are looking for a way to boost your Mandarin by committing just a few hours of your time each week, then our part-time Chinese programs are the ideal option for you. Take advantage of the great choice offered by these courses – you decide how many hours you study, the class times best suited to your schedule and consult with your teacher on the content you wish to cover in your Chinese classes. For maximum flexibility, yet the same high quality standards we offer to all our students on intensive Chinese programs, join us on one of our part-time Chinese courses in Shanghai!

1 on 1 Flexi Packages in Shanghai

Our most standard and most flexible part-time program option, allowing you to fit your Chinese learning around your existing schedule, not the other way round! Classes are purchased in packages – the more classes you buy, the cheaper the price per class – which can be taken at the times most convenient for you. If you go travelling or need to go away on business, you can postpone your classes until your return without forfeiting any of your study time, or even take your classes online from wherever you are.

Small Group Part-time Programs in Shanghai

If you enjoy the classroom atmosphere of taking class with other students, but want to avoid the many drawbacks of studying Chinese in a classroom with 20 others, then our part-time small group classes in Shanghai could be the best option for you! Students can join one of our existing small group classes (maximum 4 students per class) or attend classes with friends, for a fun, yet productive Chinese study experience. If you feel that you could do with more individual attention alongside your small group study, then why not combine your small group classes with some private classes, for the best of both worlds?

Kids and teens Chinese programs in Shanghai

With many years experience of teaching Chinese to young children, and a wide range of fun and effective learning techniques at the ready, the That’s Mandarin Shanghai team is well equipped to give your child their first introduction to Mandarin. And with stories, cartoons, games and songs on the agenda, all children are certain to look forward to their Chinese classes with us!

Online Chinese programs

Our online Chinese programs can be taken from anywhere in the world, so if you can’t pop into one of our Shanghai or Beijing Chinese schools right now, you can get the same Chinese learning experience from your home, office or the other side of the world! Our teachers are trained in online teaching and our schools are equipped with all the latest technology, so that you can enjoy the same quality teaching online as the students in our schools.