Chinese Language School in Shanghai - LTL Shanghai Mandarin School

LTL Mandarin School believes that Chinese study should not be limited to the classroom. For us, learning Mandarin means fully immersing yourself in China's language and culture from Day One.

Full Time Courses
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For those who want to focus on studying Chinese intensively, we offer a wide range of full-time study programs at our central Shanghai school.

Full Time 1-on-1 Full Time Group
Part Time Courses
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If you’re already in Shanghai, LTL Mandarin School can organise part-time classes at the school, your office or your apartment – to suit your busy schedule!

Part Time 1-on-1 Part Time Group

Other Chinese Language Programs

LTL Semester
Programs

Go from complete beginner to functional fluency in 18 weeks with the LTL Semester Program. Aimed at those who want to study for a longer period of time at a discounted price.

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Multi City
Programs

Learn Mandarin whilst exploring three very different Chinese cities – cosmopolitan Shanghai, traditional Beijing and the lesser-known historic city of Chengde.

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More Part Time Courses

Super Flexible 1-on-1
Part Time

LTL offers private Chinese study programs for business professionals in Shanghai who require a particularly flexible learning schedule.

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Spoken Only Chinese
Part Time

For those who want to concentrate purely on speaking and listening skills and not on learning to read or write Chinese characters.

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Experienced and Certified Teachers

Our teachers have dedicated their careers to teaching Chinese. All are fully-qualified with years of classroom experience.
International Student Community & Activities

There is no typical LTL student. Our students come from all over the world and speak dozens of different languages.
24/7 Help and Support Service

For most of our students LTL becomes more than just a school. It's a home away from home, where you meet friends and find support.
Government Accredited School

LTL is one of China’s leading language schools and accredited by the Chinese, German and Swedish governments.
Homestays and Shared Apartments

We believe the best way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to live with a Chinese family.

What our students say about LTL

Chris

UK, Booz Allen Consulting

“I studied Business Chinese for one year with LTL. Because I have to travel abroad a lot for work, it was great how supportive the staff was with scheduling.

They were professional and flexible with everything, including my curriculum. I’d recommend them to others looking to study in Shanghai.”

Eleanor

USA

"My 4 weeks with LTL have been amazing! I have had a wonderful time – living with my homestay family, having dinner with Chinese friends, learning Mandarin. So much of this was possible because of the LTL staff. Thank you for your flexibility and dedication. I’ll never forget this trip!"

Kay

Germany, Siemens

“Before starting my Skype lessons, I thought online classes might not offer the same learning experience, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sound quality is great and you can share your desktop with your teacher. For me there is no difference between face-to-face and Skype lessons. Since I travel a lot, that’s a big advantage to me.”