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SN Mandarin Chinese Language School

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Why choose SN Mandarin Chinese Language School?

Since 2007, SN Mandarin has offered top-notch Mandarin education in Shanghai and Online.📚 TCSOL recognizes us as a Quality Mandarin School an authorized HSK Test Center and a Strategic Partner of the Online Confucius Institute. Our school has taught more than 20.000 on-site foreign students and even more online! With effective and interactive teaching methods, we make learning Chinese a fun journey and help learners achieve their goals quickly.🚀🎯

At our school, we're more than happy to offer you a variety of courses to suit your needs! You'll find Intensive Chinese courses, Part-time courses, Private classes, HSK preparation courses, and Business Chinese courses. We even run Summer camps! And don't worry about the paperwork - we've got your back with visa assistance too.🌟

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www.snmandarin.org
Founded
2007

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Hedaya
Germany
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Intensive Chinese Language Course in Shanghai, China

Mandarin class

Jun 4, 2026

Classes are small so you can get good feedback and help with your mistakes. location within the city is very good and very easily reachable. Programs are being organized by the school frequently that you can attend after class if you want to. Communication about classes is very easy. The classes are very focused on the official HSK books so it's good to take them if you want to pass the exams. The focus is equally distributed on vocabulary, grammar and speaking and any difficulties can be reviewed.

EUNGANG
24
Male
South Korea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Intensive Chinese Language Course in Shanghai, China

HSK 5 WITHIN 3 MONTHS

Apr 7, 2026

I am truly happy to have achieved HSK Level 5 within just three months.
At first, it felt overwhelming, but thanks to the structured guidance from the teachers and their detailed support in addressing my weaknesses, I was able to improve rapidly. In particular, the personalized feedback and consistent guidance made a significant difference.

Studying alongside other students in a supportive and motivating environment also helped me stay focused and encouraged throughout the process.

I highly recommend this academy to anyone who wants to study chinese and achieve solid results in a short time!

What was your funniest moment?
The most memorable and enjoyable moment was when we did a short role-play in Chinese during class. At first, I was nervous and struggled to speak, but as I practiced with my classmates and shared some laughs, I gradually became more comfortable. The whole process was really fun, and I think correcting each other’s mistakes helped us improve much faster, which made it even more memorable.
Pros
  • well-structured curriculum
  • detailed feedback and personalized guidance
  • the positive and motivating atmosphere among students
Larissa
19
Female
Germany
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Intensive Chinese Language Course in Shanghai, China

Learning Mandarin while having fun

Nov 10, 2025

I am currently a student at this school and I really enjoy going there. The school is located near the Centre and easy to reach by subway . The teachers are really nice and we always have fun while learning a lot during our classes with Crystal, one of the teachers. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or if you already know some words, the class is for everyone and it’s always fun to learn new words together. In addition, the school organises events for example one where you can learn tai chi.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Don’t worry too much about your Chinese level and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Pros
  • Nice teachers
  • Fun and interesting learning approach
  • Fun events
Jasmin
Germany
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Intensive Chinese Language Course in Shanghai, China

My experience

Oct 20, 2025

I had a wonderful teacher who taught me a lot about the language and the culture. Every lesson was engaging and easy to follow. Each month there was an activity that was organized by the school. I 100% recommend this school for learning chinese. Additionally I was able to find a lot of connections and friends through this program. Every member of the schools team was very kind and supportive. Each lessons follows with a small homework that helps you to memorize characters and words. During the lessons you are able to speak a lot which improves your skills greatly.

What was your funniest moment?
Every class had funny and entertaining moments
Pros
  • Community
  • Events
  • Teachers are kind
Ekaterina
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Intensive Chinese Language Course in Shanghai, China

I really enjoyed studying at this school

Jun 5, 2025

And want to come again. I started my classes from the beginner level and attended lectures for 1.5 months. I arrived on a student visa. The school provides the necessary documents for it in advance and there were no problems. It helps you with any question by email, and also upon arrival in the office they are always happy to help you

Their employee Elizabeth helped me with any question. Since it was my first visit to China, this was valuable. She was in touch with me first by email, and then by WeChat.
And I could always contact her in the school office as well.She helped very carefully, with attention to details

The location of the school is ideal - 15 minutes walk from Nanjing street and 5 minutes from the metro. At first we were in the building, which is located 10 minutes from the metro, but the number of students in the class increased and we changed the building and the room to a larger one. The school has free wifi

There are delicious food places nearby. I also miss steamed dumplings in one of them:)) Our teacher Linda explained everything very clearly and with interesting examples, she is a professional in her field.

Special thanks to the director of the school Frank, who is interested in each student and tries to help everyone himself. And thanks to the school, my impressions of the city were more interesting and more authentic. We had a tea meditation and a master class on making traditional sweets.Thank you SN Mandarin!

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Ruban Elizabeth 玲珑

Program
Part-time Chinese Course - Evenings/Weekend Group
Job Title
Marketing Specialist
Dedicated educator, content creator, and marketing specialist at SN Mandarin Chinese language school. With extensive experience in language instruction and cultural exchange, Elizabeth is passionate about helping students achieve their learning goals in an immersive and engaging environment.
Ruban Elizabeth 玲珑

What is your favorite travel memory?

One of my favorite travel memories is my first time arriving in China as a student. Every day felt like an adventure because everything was new—the language, the food, the culture, even simple daily routines. From ordering meals with basic Mandarin to navigating the bustling streets, every experience was exciting and eye-opening. It challenged me to adapt, step out of my comfort zone, and ultimately made me stronger and more confident.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Working at SN Mandarin has deepened my understanding of language education and cultural exchange. I've developed stronger communication skills, adapted to diverse student needs, and gained experience in educational content creation. This role has also enhanced my ability to create engaging learning experiences and support students in achieving their goals.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

One of the best stories I’ve heard is about a student who joined our Flexible 12 program for just one semester. With dedication and the support of our instructors, she successfully passed HSK 5 within that short time. Her progress was so impressive that she secured a job in China immediately after completing the program, proving how effective and practical our courses are for real-world situations.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

If I could join any program at SN Mandarin, I would choose the Intensive Chinese 20 course. It offers a perfect balance of structured learning and free time to explore Shanghai (after 1 pm it's free time)! With 20 lessons per week, it provides solid progress while allowing time for cultural immersion—an ideal way to improve Chinese in a short time!

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

SN Mandarin stands out for its flexible and personalized approach to Chinese language learning. Unlike traditional programs, we offer customized courses, small class sizes, and engaging cultural experiences that make learning both effective and enjoyable.

I was especially proud of our team when they quickly adapted to online teaching during global travel restrictions.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe the biggest factor in a successful company is a strong commitment to student success and adaptability. At SN Mandarin, we prioritize personalized learning, cultural immersion, and flexible programs to meet diverse student needs. By continuously improving our methods and listening to feedback, we create an engaging and effective learning experience that keeps students motivated and achieving their goals.

 

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Michael Wang

Program
Business Internship in Shanghai | SN Mandarin Chinese School
Partner and Coordinator of West East Internship Bridge, nearly seven years of work experience in multi-cultural communication, four years of work experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, founder of online learning Mandarin, wealth of multi-cultural experience and communication skills. Michael studied at the University of Hertfordshire and Malvern House London College of ABE Business Administration course.
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What position do you hold at under SN Mandarin? What has been your career path so far?

I am West East Internship (WEIB) Program Coordinator and Partner at SN Mandarin, respond in coordinating with interns and job sponsors and assisting program director. Before joining SN Mandarin to start the WEIB program, I was with an online Mandarin Teaching Organization as the founder. As a partner with a more reputable school program, I take more responsibility, from managing website design, making brochure, answering enquiries, interviewing with applicants to matching best positions from our data base.

It is much busier, but I really like it, because it is exactly my career vision, to be an international culture communication worker. It is to a great extent, because of my oversee study and work experience in London.

What does the future hold for WEIB? Any exciting new programs to share?

Talking about the future is my favorite topic. People say future is in China. I have no doubt about it. China hold the biggest population/marketing, and people work hard, same as me. In WEIB we have the best international team, led by Jon B. Anderson who has nearly 20 years of on-the-round experience in Asia, an MBA from Pepperdine University. In addition to his expansive career as an international senior business leader and consultant, and he has also taught at the University level in both Shanghai and Chicago.

Our company motto is :” WEIB - Your Reliable Global Internship Partner”. Apparently we want to be the best one in Asia.

What about the future of the industry? How do you think study abroad and international education will change over the next 10 years?

Well I think people are no doubt now it is a global world in economy. See what happened to The Russian ruble now, seriously plunge. some people don't really like it, say it is too much everything is about economic, business and money now, Poland tomato price change easily because Russian fruit embargo from EU and competition from China tomato but I think the global economic is more positive and it is the future.

Now back to our subject, I think economic globalization promote the international exchange of education. Westerners more willing to work or study in Asia, not like before just one direction (East to West). So I think study abroad and international education will still maintain upward trend and more balance.

Which study abroad destination is most underrated? Conversely, which is most overrated?

It's hard to say which destination is the best and which is not that good, as different people have different opinions. In my opinion, US and Europe still are a nice destination for eastern people to embraces international multi-culture and diversity. To some extent, China is quite like America, and full of opportunities, challenges and love. So China is also a perfect study abroad destination.