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Study Mandarin in Shanghai

Compare Mandarin schools and university programs in this city. Browse courses, visa information and source summaries.

Listed providers 30
With source summaries 27
Visa hints mentioned 8

Shanghai provider list

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Semester or academic-year program Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Accelerated Mandarin / Individual Tutorials / Cultural Activities

Public-source summaries

9 collected

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StudyAbroad101

Jonathan found teachers accommodating when students made an effort and described the historical CIEE programme as personally significant.

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Shanghai
中文学习项目 Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Small Group Mandarin / Homestay / One-to-one / HSK preparation

Public-source summaries

10 collected

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GoAbroad

Mikael valued Mandarin classes and daily host-family conversation during a GAC-arranged Beijing stay; this is an organiser account, not university-...

Mandarin Garden
Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Small Group / Private Tutoring / Business Chinese / Chinese Culture / HSK / Chinese Teacher Training / Internship /...

Public-source summaries

13 collected

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Trustburn

The reviewer described helpful teachers and structured lessons.

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Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Student Visa Program / Intensive / Part-time / Online / Culture / Business / Kids & Teens

Public-source summaries

6 collected

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Language International

Elaine praised enthusiastic teachers who encouraged Chinese use and helped make language and cultural learning enjoyable.

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Shanghai Jiao Tong University

上海交通大学国际中文教育中心 / International Chinese Education Center

Shanghai
University language center Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Chinese Language Program / Language Programs / international student services

Public-source summaries

6 collected

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note / personal study blog

The learner enjoyed campus life and improved comprehension, but found teaching quality uneven.

Shanghai MEIZHI Mandarin School
Private Mandarin school Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Chinese Pinyin / Fundamental Chinese / Daily Conversation / Business Chinese / HSK / 1-on-1 / Small Class

Public-source summaries

19 collected

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Language International

The learner valued patient answers and practical HSK strategies for difficult material, writing, and speaking.

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Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Comprehensive Chinese / Private Course / Survival Chinese / Business Chinese / Pre-HSK Preparation

Public-source summaries

1 collected

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Chinese-Forums

A Chinese-learning forum thread discusses SICC as a Shanghai Mandarin-study option; this is a discussion signal, not a full review.

SN Mandarin
Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Visa note Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Small Group / 1-on-1 / Online & Offline / HSK

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50 collected

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Go Overseas

The learner came away with a positive view of progress in Mandarin and speaking confidence and the location and study environment.

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CET Shanghai

CET 上海中文项目

Shanghai
Semester or academic-year program Public-source summaries
Featured courses

学期班 / 初级 / 中级 / 高级中文

Public-source summaries

13 collected

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Go Overseas

Bachir valued CET Shanghai's summer internship and welcoming community, while sometimes finding academics overwhelming; this broader programme...

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East China Normal University

华东师范大学

Shanghai
University Chinese language program Public-source summaries
Featured courses

学期班;Immersion / intensive;Business Chinese

Public-source summaries

6 collected

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iAgora

An anonymous student valued ECNU's bilingual learning and helpful teachers, but wanted more native English-programme instructors; the review is...

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Fudan University

复旦大学国际文化交流学院 / International Cultural Exchange School

Shanghai
University language center Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Chinese Language Programs / International Chinese Language application materials

Public-source summaries

9 collected

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StudyAbroad101

Jiali valued opportunities to learn Chinese both on and off campus and would choose the experience again.

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Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Immersion / intensive / 学期班 / 暑期班 / HSK / Business Chinese

Public-source summaries

126 collected

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Trustpilot

Hershell valued tailored private lessons, flexible scheduling, and learning resources, while acknowledging the higher price.

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Shanghai
Training center Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Immersion / intensive / 学期班 / 暑期班 / HSK / Business Chinese

Public-source summaries

32 collected

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Go Overseas

Pedro's 2021 review concerns Hutong's online app, praising engaging teachers and level-appropriate content; he had not yet attended an on-site course.

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IFSA Shanghai Intensive Chinese

IFSA 上海强化中文项目

Shanghai
中文学习项目 Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Immersion / intensive / 学期班

Public-source summaries

9 collected

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StudyAbroad101

Jayson valued the small programme's flexibility to tailor teaching and adjust study pace during the semester.

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Keats School Shanghai learning site

济慈汉语上海学习点

Shanghai
Private school Public-source summaries
Featured courses

1-on-1 / Immersion / intensive / HSK

Public-source summaries

1 collected

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Go Overseas

Neela valued adaptable Shanghai teachers and reading progress over 13 weeks, while finding speaking and listening harder and wishing for more...

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Private Mandarin school Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Immersion / intensive / 学期班 / 暑期班 / HSK

Public-source summaries

324 collected

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Go Overseas

Roswitha reported better speaking after small-group study in Beijing and appreciated responsive staff and cultural outings.

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Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Immersion / intensive / 学期班 / HSK

Public-source summaries

16 collected

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Trustburn

The reviewer praised dedicated teachers, a structured curriculum, and strong resources.

New Concept Mandarin
Private Mandarin school Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Business Mandarin / HSK Prep / Kids / Online 1-on-1

Public-source summaries

21 collected

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New Concept Mandarin — school-published / 学校发布

School-published: Alessandra described growing conversational ability and motivation through private Mandarin study in Suzhou.

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Shanghai
University Chinese language program Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Summer Chinese Language Immersion / Elementary to Post-Advanced Chinese / Study Away

Public-source summaries

7 collected

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NYU Shanghai — university-published / 学校发布

School-published: Pitchakorn connected Mandarin study with family heritage and encouraged embracing mistakes, cultural activities, and peer support.

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青少年中文项目 Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Mandarin Summer Camp / Small-group Classes / One-to-one Tutoring / Cultural Activities

Public-source summaries

9 collected

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GoAbroad

Accompanying teacher account: Hanson valued interactive lessons, individual tutoring, cultural activities, and a supportive environment for his...

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青少年中文项目 Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Mandarin Summer Camp / University-campus Classes / Cultural Workshops / Online Programmes

Public-source summaries

9 collected

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RISH — school-published / 学校发布

School-published: Alexander valued Chinese learning, cultural exposure, friendships, and experiencing everyday local life.

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Shanghai
University Chinese language program Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Immersion / intensive;HSK support

Public-source summaries

7 collected

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Masaryk University · exchange report

MU-published 2019–20 SISU account: helpful teachers used student presentations and HSK practice; the second semester moved online during COVID-19.

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Shanghai University

上海大学

Shanghai
University Chinese language program Public-source summaries
Featured courses

学期班;Immersion / intensive

Public-source summaries

3 collected

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StudyAbroad101

Jason praised the challenging, supportive Mandarin class but criticized unclear expectations and teaching in other exchange courses.

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Shanghai
University Public-source summaries
Featured courses

初级 / 中级 / 高级中文 / 学期班

Public-source summaries

3 collected

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Masaryk University · exchange report

MU-published 2018–19 SUFE account, campus unspecified: fixed Chinese classes used teacher-led exercises; teachers were praised, but daily classes...

Silk Mandarin
Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Intensive / Private / Part-time / Online / Cultural Course / Kids / HSK

Public-source summaries

365 collected

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GoAbroad

Online experience: Jodie valued private lessons linked to everyday needs, clear explanations and a teacher who helped build speaking confidence.

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Shanghai
Private Mandarin school Public-source summaries
Featured courses

Immersion / intensive / 学期班 / 暑期班 / HSK / Business Chinese

Public-source summaries

443 collected

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Trustpilot

Maria valued responsive support, varied teachers, and digital materials, but noted high prices, fewer activities, and reduced hours after...

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Tongji University

同济大学

Shanghai
University Chinese language program Public-source summaries
Featured courses

学期班;Mandarin language & culture

Public-source summaries

4 collected

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iAgora

The learner found communication difficult initially but improved with time and patient local interaction.

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Shanghai
Private Mandarin school
Featured courses

1-on-1 / Group Class / Online Chinese / Enterprise Chinese / HSK Preparation / Teen Chinese

Public-source summaries

None collected yet

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Independent Mandarin teachers in Shanghai

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