Silk Mandarin Language School Reviews

In the moning there is Chinese class with lnky 2 to 5 other students, in the afternoon you experience Chinese culture in doing Chinese puppet masks, lantern painting, cooking or Chibese sport such as kung fu or tai chi.
The focus lies on speaking for the beginners and on reading and writing for the mire advanced students. You can fast progress if you do your homework. I have only one main concern: there should be more study time with the Chinese teachers as well as more quite self-study time for reviewing.
New and modern building in a great neighborhood of Shanghai.

What I enjoyed most about this program was the homestay element. I believe that it gave me insight into how Chinese people live on a day to day basis and it also gave me a very authentic environment to put my Chinese to the test. I also really liked how the hosts spoke Chinese the entire time, something I would have liked the staff/teachers to try to do a tiny bit more of. Overall, the lessons were very organized and the activities very structured, which was great! Overall, a fantastic first exposure to Chinese language and culture.

Fun and interactive lessons. I started in January with HSK 1 and liked from the get go. I was with three students and we were studying in a social dynamic of Mandarin.

I found that I was using lots of the mandarin that I had learned in the classroom in real life.

The sentence strucuture starts simple and then slowly gets harder which is very useful

It's a lot of fun and the classes have giving me the confidence to continue my studying into HSK2 and the learning of Hanzi! I

Definitely would recommend!

The Silk Mandarin Summer language camp in Shanghai was an excellent experience. The program provided a perfect balance between structured classroom learning and immersive cultural exploration. The teachers were very skilled and helped me to gain more confidence in my speaking abilities. I enjoyed how the lessons transitioned into real life practice through excursions and cultural activities. This is a well-organized program for anyone serious about improving their Mandarin while experiencing the vibrant culture of China.

This was our first time navigating the academic summer camps in Shanghai. Silk made it super easy and the program is very well planned. The kids have a great time and the entire experience is really easy for the entire family. The kids do a lot of learning but there is also play involved so it’s a good balance. The kids get a mix of everything and they are not overwhelmed. It’s a good time for everyone and the parents do not need to stress. We highly recommend this program for families to join. Everyone will have a great time.

Learning Chinese has always been a challenge for me, especially because I have a busy work schedule and often struggled to stay consistent. I was looking for a school with a structured learning method that could help me make steady progress while keeping the classes engaging.

Choosing Silk Mandarin was definitely the right decision. The school’s teaching methodology is very well organized, making it easier to build a strong foundation and continuously improve. I also really appreciate the frequent activities and events organized by the school, which create opportunities to practice Chinese in real-life situations and make the learning experience much more enjoyable.

The biggest difference, however, has been my teacher, Catherine. She has an incredible ability to make every class feel light, interactive, and enjoyable. She creates a welcoming and encouraging environment where I feel comfortable speaking, asking questions, and making mistakes, which is essential when learning a new language. Her patience, enthusiasm, and positive attitude make every lesson something I genuinely look forward to.

Overall, my experience at Silk Mandarin has been excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a professional, well-structured Chinese language school with dedicated teachers who truly care about their students’ progress.

I came to Silk Mandarin for their 4-week HSK2 immersion program and was so impressed that I decided to continue to the next level. The morning classes built a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary, while the afternoon conversation sessions pushed me out of my comfort zone and greatly improved my confidence. The teachers are professional, knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely make learning fun.
If the price seems high, it's because the quality is exceptional, they're worth every penny. Highly recommend!

I studied at Silk Mandarin for a year now. All the teachers are great and make lessons engaging. My current teacher, Yanqin 老师, is an exceptional Mandarin teacher. Although our lessons are online, she makes the lesson really engaging and ensures that she relates content to her students’ individual interests, experiences and daily lives.
She teaches me difficult content in clear and digestible parts so I can learn and build on that knowledge myself. Doing private lessons allows me to tailor the lesson to learning Mandarin I need in my everyday life, needs and goals.
After trying other Mandarin centres in Shanghai, I recommend Silk Mandarin. As an overseas educator myself, I recommend Yanqin 老师. I particularly respect her teaching practices, professionalism and commitment to making learning meaningful for every student. She is passionate, approachable and highly skilled at helping students build both confidence and practical language ability.

I’m on my way to the end of hsk 2, and I feel very confident about how my Chinese has been improving. The best thing about Silk Mandarin is how flexible they are, when building the best and individual plan that fits into our needs! The teachers and staffs are very kind and helpful. I’ve had classes with 3 different teachers and all of them are very professional, matched our speed but at the same time, influences us to practice the more we can. The platform is easy to use, no issues at all, I’ve been loving the experience.

Some things you sign up for having no clue if it will be a good thing. This camp was one of those things our 15 year old signed up for and it turned out to be a great thing! Jack not only learned Chinese like never before, which was his goal, he also made some good friends and experienced a true Chinese culture immersion. Highly recommend to anyone whose child has an interest to advance their learning while having fun in the process. As a parent I can say I feel this program will be a foundation for son’s Chinese that he will never forget.