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Chinese Visa Program in Shanghai

Adults | GROUP INTENSIVE | VISA PROGRAM

Chinese Visa Program in Shanghai is created for foreigners who want to experience the Chinese culture, travel in China, and study Chinese at the same time. It’s a program designed to help you reach your Chinese learning goals.
We will provide you will all the necessary documents to apply for an X2 Student Visa or help you apply for a Tourist Visa.

FREQUENCY

5 days/week
3 classes/day

WHEN

Mon to Fri
09:00-11:50 am

CAPACITY

Max. 8 students

WHERE

Shanghai, Wuding Road

Schedule

2022 & 2023 COURSE START DATES FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS

Mon to Fri

Mon to Fri

2022

Nov 7, Dec 5

2023

Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 8, Jun 5, Jun 19, Jul 3, Jul 17, Jul 31, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27

Other level students can join on any day.

Advantages

Teaching Methodology

Our methods have been tried and tested for more than a decade. You’re guaranteed to get great results.

3- or 6-Month Visa

Students enrolled in this course can apply for the X2 visa and stay and study in China legally.

Smaller Class Size

Study in a small group of up to 8 students only and get personalized teaching.

Services

COMPARE THAT’S MANDARIN (TM) TO OTHER CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Free access to our online/mobile app

Others: No online/mobile platform.

Well-lit, clean, modern classrooms

Others: Old design classrooms.

Free beverages. Unlimited coffee and tea

Others: No free beverages.

Classrooms equipped with Apple computers

Others: No computers/high-tech learning aids.

Over 15 years of hands-on experience

Others: Freelance teachers, often hired with no experience/certification.

Full-time, experienced teachers who completed our training course

Others: Freelance teachers, often hired with no experience/certification.

Campus In Shanghai

HOW TO GET TO OUR CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Our Shanghai campus is located in the heart of downtown Shanghai, a 10-minute walk away from Jing’an Temple subway station, Line 2, and less than 5-minute walk from Changping Road subway station, Line 7.

Wuding Road No. 881, Bldg 1, 5/F, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 200040

(+86) 21 6095 8317

info.shanghai@thatsmandarin.com

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For the taxi

静安区武定路881号（近常德路）
Jìng’ān qū Wǔdìng lù 881 hào (jìn Chángdé lù)

lit. “Jing’an district, Wuding road, number 881 (near Changde road)”

Around the campus

Jing’an Temple (10 mins); expat area full of restaurants and bars

Nearby subway stations

You can get to our school by taking Line 2 to Jing’an Temple Station or Line 7 to Changping Road Station, and, in both cases, get out at Exit 3.

Shanghai subway is one of the most convenient ways to get around the city. Shanghai has more than 17 subway lines that link the city, with stations mainly set near top destinations and hubs. Fares typically average anywhere from 3 to 9 yuan, depending on the distance traveled. You can get a Shanghai subway card at nearly any station - via an automated machine or a ticket counter.

Students’ Feedback

What Our Students Say

I have been studying Chinese on my own using cellphone APPs for over a year, but at this school, in just a short time, I feel my Chinese has dramatically improved!! I would highly recommend That’s Mandarin school to anyone who really wants to learn Chinese and see immediate results. It’s a great school and I am so happy to have found such an outstanding program.

Fletcher D, The USA

Student

I learned so much in so little time. The experience has also motivated me to deepen my learning and to work towards a high level of fluency. The teachers we had during the intensive class were just great, answering our innumerable questions while helping to make the whole experience fun (an important element to effective learning).

Sam M, Canada

Student

My instructors are great at teaching and have great personalities. They really make the classes fun and I actually had a ton of good laughs from one’s stories. Class sizes are small so the sessions feel very intimate which is perfect for me.

John A, The USA

Student

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the course schedule?

According to the new visa rules, to obtain the Student Visa, you need to have a minimum of 15 hours of classes per week. The classes will be held in the morning, from Monday to Friday from 9am to 11:50am with a 10-min break after each class (a total of 3 classes per day). That way you will have the whole afternoon and evening for yourself. Your Saturdays and Sundays will be free, so you can fully enjoy your stay in China.

Who are the teachers?

Our teachers are all native Chinese speakers who are highly-qualified and experienced in teaching Chinese to foreigners. Our teachers are university graduates with majors in Chinese language education or Chinese literature. They have also previously obtained a “teaching Mandarin as a second language” certificate before they joined us and successfully completed That’s Mandarin’s mandatory Teachers Training Course (TTC).

What teaching materials do you use?

We developed our own teaching and learning methods. We use our own Chinese learning platform for all our classes. There you can find all the materials, read the teacher’s comments, review your lessons, and even schedule your classes.

Will the classes be taught in English?

All of our classes are taught in Chinese to give students a fully immersive Chinese experience. Even for absolute beginners, our teachers will only use limited English to help you understand. Our teacher will use pictures, videos, signs, and gestures to help students remember and understand new material.

Do you provide accommodation?

Yes. We can help you to arrange your accommodation in China. The accommodation options are different for different campuses. Please contact us directly to get more information.

What type of visa can you provide?

We can provide you with an X2 Student China Visa or help you apply for a China Tourist Visa.

Will you send me all the documents?

Sure. You can either get the scanned documents sent to your e-mail or we can send you everything via DHL or any delivery service.

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