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Chinese course in Shanghai, China

Student with host family in Shanghai
Student with host family in Shanghai

Learn Chinese in Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city with the best of the oriental and western worlds! Shanghai, known as the 'Paris of the East' is a young city, full of energy and glamour. If you're looking for China's latest trends and fashions, take a walk down Nanjing Lu, China's premier shopping street and a cross between Broadway and Oxford Street! For a bit of Shanghai sophistication and great nightlife, try the famous riverside Bund area. Don't forget, Shanghai is above all a city of celebrations, and with festivals and fairs taking place year round, you'll find plenty to do during your Chinese course! From the dragon and lion dances of the Spring Festival, to the International Arts Festival in November, you'll find the best of Chinese culture in Shanghai!

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Shanghai Students in school gardenInside our school in ShanghaiStudents in between classes Relaxing in school garden
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Our school in Shanghai

Our students relaxing in the school garden
Students relaxing in the school garden
One of the best things about our school is its unbeatable location - right in the heart of downtown Shanghai! Our school is located in a comfortable, modern building with air-conditioning and wireless hotzones throughout. In addition to 10 spacious classrooms, there's a school garden - perfect for relaxing and practising the Chinese you've learnt in class!

Your Chinese course in Shanghai

We offer a range of Chinese courses in Shanghai, taught by fully qualified, native Mandarin speakers. What's more, the maximum class size is just 8 students, so you'll receive plenty of individual help and attention. Our popular Standard Course takes place in the mornings, leaving you plenty of time to explore the city! If you want to concentrate on a particular area of Chinese, why not try one of our combined courses? You'll have 20 group lessons/week, plus 4, 8 or 10 private lessons/week.

  • Standard Course (20 lessons/week)
  • Combined Course A (20 + 4 private lessons/week)
  • Combined Course B (20 + 8 private lessons/week)
  • Combined Course C (20 + 10 private lessons/week)
  • One to One Course (20 lessons/week)

If you like, you could even do part of your Chinese course in Shanghai and part of it in the fascinating capital, Beijing! A multi-stay course allows you to divide your time between our Shanghai school and our Beijing Option 3 school.

If you have any questions regarding our Chinese courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Accommodation in Shanghai

Homework in our shared apartment
Homework in our shared apartment
If you'd like to study Chinese in Shanghai, we'd recommend staying in one of our shared apartments. Just 10 minutes' walk from the school, these shared apartments (single rooms only) have free broadband Internet, telephone with free local calls, TV, air-conditioning, washing machine and fully equipped kitchen. You'll share with other students from our school. Would you prefer a little comfort and privacy during your Chinese course ? Then stay in an air-conditioned , private studio apartment, with the same great amenities as our school’s shared apartments, including free broadband Internet access.
  • Shared Apartment
  • Private Studio Apartment

For more information on any of our accommodation options, please contact us.

Cultural Activities

Meeting the locals, doing Tai Chi in Shanghai Park
Meeting the locals, doing Tai Chi in Shanghai Park
One of the things our students like about our school in Shanghai is the range of activities available. At least one activity per week is included in the price of your course, including walking tours of the city. You can also choose from a range of optional weekend excursions, such as a trip to the beautiful cities of Yangzhou and Hangzhou or a trip to the famous ancient town of Wuzhen.

Star Points


  • Fascinating city, with lots to do and see!
  • Study Chinese in the heart of downtown Shanghai!
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms with wireless hotzones
  • School garden ideal for relaxing after class
  • Excellent accommodation with air-conditioning and free Internet access
  • All accommodation with walking distance of the school

How to get there

Fly to Pudong International Airport or Hongqiao Domestic Airport. We can arrange an airport transfer for you if require.

Useful local information

Thinking of studying Chinese in Shanghai? You can view a map of the city on the Lonely Planet Shanghai page.


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