Silk Mandarin Language School Reviews

Our son attended the two-week summer camp and the two-week homestay, both in Shanghai, and had a fantastic time. The camp was very organized and the activities were excellent. I liked how the camp had the students do warm up exercises in the morning before class to get them going and to encourage physical activity. The staff kept us informed of the lesson progress and sent lots of pictures. We got a daily report of how he was doing in class. Also, our son got a bad cold one night and the Silk Mandarin staff took great care of him and took him to see a doctor very late at night. We are very thankful of how well they took care of him. His language skills definitely improved during the camp and he made few new friends. He did not want to come home! I highly recommend this camp.

This is our second year attending Silk Mandarin, and we couldn't be happier. The school offers an exceptional, engaging teaching method that makes learning Chinese a stimulating and natural journey.

A heartfelt thank you to the teachers—they are extraordinary, highly qualified, patient, and always able to convey great passion. Seeing such fantastic progress and watching the students head to class with a smile every time is priceless.
We recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone looking for excellence, professionalism, and a truly special environment!

I want to share our delight with the summer language school! Our son attended for four weeks in 2025 and 2026, and each time it was an unforgettable adventure.

The school has very professional and friendly teachers who find a unique approach to each child. The program is truly exceptional: regular field trips and introductions to Chinese culture allow the children to not only learn theory but also see how the Chinese language works in everyday life. The sightseeing tours and practical classes are stunning—they teach how to use Chinese in various situations, which is crucial for progress.

I'd also like to highlight the excellent organization of the school: the daily routine is designed to perfectly balance learning and entertainment, and the meals during classes were high-quality and delicious. Thanks to this approach, my son's level of knowledge has improved significantly. The team always maintained a healthy and positive atmosphere among the children, which made learning even more enjoyable and allowed my son to make new friends from different countries.

For us, this is the best language school in China. We will be returning again and again!

My kids had a wonderful experience at Silk Mandarin. Their Chinese has improved noticeably, especially in listening and speaking reflexes. They also learned more about Chinese culture through the lessons. We’re very happy with the progress! ❤️
I also really appreciate that learning at Silk Mandarin is not only about learning vocabulary, grammar, or textbooks. My kids had many opportunities to learn about Chinese culture, traditions, food, daily life, and the way people communicate. I believe this cultural understanding makes learning a language much more meaningful and helps children become more interested in the language.
The teachers are friendly, patient, and encouraging. They create a positive learning environment where children feel comfortable making mistakes and trying to speak. I think this is especially important for language learning because confidence and the willingness to communicate are just as important as knowing vocabulary and grammar.

When I found out that I would be transferred to China, I felt nervous because I couldn’t speak any Chinese at all. However, since I started attending this language school, I’ve overcome my fear of speaking Chinese and improved a lot thanks to the friendly, supportive, and fun teachers!

I took group lessons, where I had the opportunity to study with people from many different countries, which was a very inspiring experience. I highly recommend this school to beginners because you can enjoy learning Chinese while building a solid foundation!

I enjoyed learning Mandarin at Silk Mandarin in Shanghai. I had a one on one instruction. My instructor, Emily, was very patient and very thorough. This enabled me to make progress rapidly. In the afternoon I joined a group for cultural activities. The cultural activities were well thought out. They allowed us to better understand the dynamics of Chinese society. I appreciated the dynamism, joviality and hard work of the cultural activities instructor, Joe. Both the morning classes and the afternoon cultural activities contributed to my progress.

The program is well balanced. It combines language learning and cultural experiences. The language learning component was one on one in my case. This approach did suit me because I did not fit in a specific category having had Mandarin classes intermittently in the past due to my hectic schedule. I was able to review what I had already acquired and to learn new grammar points and vocabulary.
The cultural experiences were done in a group, which I appreciated. They enabled us to better understand Chinese history and Chinese society.

Before Silk Mandarin, I had zero experience with Mandarin, no vocabulary, no sense of tones. I wanted a structured way to actually learn, not just pick up scattered phrases.

Silk Mandarin has made a real difference. After just the first monthbof lessons, I feel comfortablewith the basics. The blended learning style, with preview and review built into each lesson, keeps things focused on speaking, sentence formation, and pronunciation, exactly what I needed to actually use the language day to day.

What surprised me most was how patient and effective the teaching was. My teacher, Sisi, worked with me through every challenge and adjusted to where I was at. Going from total beginner to having a real foundation this quickly wasn't something I expected.

Highly recommend Silk Mandarin

I originally planned to take advantage of the summer break to send my child to Suzhou for a week of Chinese language study, so I searched online and found information about SilkMandarin. After some preliminary communication with them, they provided a professional language consultation. This time, I enrolled in their Youth Chinese Intensive Private Course after the demo class. Christina is very professional teacher. During the first class with my child, she conducted a more detailed language proficiency assessment and initially confirmed that his level was between HSK 2 and HSK 3. Right after the first lesson, she provided a detailed evaluation report of the proficiency test results along with a subsequent study plan. Their courses are also flexibly adjusted during the teaching process based on the child's receptiveness. We initially signed up for 24 lessons and later added 6 more. After this intensive study, my child's Chinese proficiency improved very quickly. I am extremely satisfied with the results of this course! Highly recommended!

Hands down the best experience my children have had so far!
Excellent organization, always kind and helpful, fun and useful activities, and well-structured lessons! My children had a great time and learned a lot about Chinese culture and language; they made friends with their fellow campers and had no issues at all during the camp. I hope we can return next year, and I recommend it to any family interested in a fun and educational experience.