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25 Chinese Language Study Abroad Programs in Shanghai, China
CIEE College Study Abroad
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Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Shanghai lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities wh
University Studies Abroad Consortium
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Transitioning into an innovative and sophisticated city with a colorful night skyline, Shanghai is one of China’s modern aspects without losing its rich cultural and artistic heritage. This makes the city an ideal setting to study Chinese language and business development. The Shanghai program offe
WorldStrides
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Study in Shanghai, China, through a unique semester program featuring Fudan University, one of the country’s most prestigious institutions, and a leading Mandarin instruction program from the University of Virginia. Take courses in English across subjects like business and liberal arts while buildin
IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
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Explore the social impact of rapid economic development. What’s it like to watch a city develop at an unprecedented pace? Shanghai is the place to find out. Explore this cosmopolitan metropolis as you dig into sustainable urbanization, economic reform, Chinese politics, foreign policy, public healt
See All 5 ProgramsNew York University
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At NYU Shanghai, the newest of NYU’s three degree-granting campuses, you’ll take courses that focus on China taught by expert faculty. Professors bring China’s history and unique culture to life through trips to art galleries, local businesses, and film screenings. You can take a Chinese language co
See All 2 ProgramsGo Abroad China Ltd.
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Experience the best of Chinese language education at one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious institutions: Fudan University in Shanghai. With over a century of history and a vibrant international community of 7,000 students from 120 countries, Fudan offers an ideal environment for immersive
See All 2 ProgramsLTL Language School
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LTL Language School is a perfect fit for students looking to improve their Mandarin quickly. Our comprehensive Chinese programs allow students maximum flexibility. You can study at LTL for a week up to a full year. We offer Mandarin language lessons in 10 cities across Asia including Beijing, Shang
SN Mandarin Chinese School
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Choose our Intensive Course in Shanghai to immerse yourself deeply in Chinese learning and start speaking! This program also includes visa support. 1. Types of Groups: a) Small: Intensive 30 (6 lessons/day - 5 times/week) Intensive 20 (4 lessons/day - 5 times/week) Flexible 12 (4 lessons/day - 3 ti
Apply for China
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Experience China while building your Mandarin skills through immersive university language programs designed for international students. Available for one semester or a full academic year, these programs offer a supportive pathway for learners at every stage. Through structured classes covering sp
See All 2 ProgramsStudyAbroad.com
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Studying abroad at Shanghai University offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing cities. Located in the heart of Shanghai, China’s global financial and cultural hub, the semester program provides students with a rich academic experience, cult
Lingoinn Teacher Homestay
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Join any of our immersion homestay programs, choosing between fixed and tailored options that last from 1 week to 4 weeks. Our professional teachers deliver lessons in various subjects, including General Chinese, Business Chinese, and HSK examinations. They also offer cultural lessons in calligraphy
Non-Profit Study Abroad (NPSA)
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Have the opportunity to study at East China Normal University, one of the first universities in China to provide international Chinese education. Based in vibrant Shanghai, you will enroll in a non-profit, low-cost study abroad program. Benefit from direct enrollment opportunities, choosing from a w
Academic Programs International
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API offers students an opportunity to study abroad in Shanghai, China, and experience traditional cultural elements while still being mindful of the context and realities of contemporary Chinese society. China presents a fascinating juxtaposition – it is home to one of the world’s most ancient civil
Silk Mandarin - Language Training Institute
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Intensive Program: With 6 lessons a day you will feel immersed in Chinese language and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing, and will all be taught in a balanced way. It aims at acquiring the highest level of Conversational Chinese. The focus of the lessons will be on daily life and thi
See All 3 ProgramsAsia Exchange
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Do you want to get the most out of your study abroad experience? Shanghai, China, is the perfect destination offering excellent education, an outstanding culture, and endless travel and free time opportunities. Dive deep into the Chinese culture, learn Mandarin, and boost your CV! Asia Exchange's p
CET Academic Programs
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Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art
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Best place to learn Mandarin!
August 22, 2026by: Jream Henderson - United StatesLearning at Silk Mandarin is a great experience! The teachers are very knowledgable, encouraging, and accomodating. The location is super convenient to get to and the building and classrooms are welcoming. Apart from the part-time lessons they also hosted a Mahjong session which was super fun. I'll definitely return for HSK-2. Highly recommend!
Min erfarenhet av LTL Beihai
August 21, 2026by: Siri Åslund - SwedenMin erfarenhet av LTL i Beihai Jag har haft en väldigt bra erfarenhet av att studera mandarin hos LTL i Beihai. Jag tycker att skolan passar väldigt bra för den som vill lära sig kinesiska på ett effektivt sätt och samtidigt få en djupare förståelse för kinesisk kultur och vardagsliv. Det jag uppskattar mest med skolan är hur engagerade, tålmodiga och bra lärarna är. De anpassar undervisningen efter elevens nivå och behov. Jag har haft både privatlektioner och grupplektioner. Vilket båda har olika fördelar. Jag får mycket möjlighet att prata och öva på mandarin. Lärarna har bra koll på hur snabbt vi går framåt och kan anpassa tempot när det behövs. Det gör att undervisningen känns personlig och att jag kan fokusera på de områden jag behöver öva på mest. Jag tycker att det är till stor fördel att inte bara följa ett fast tempo och schema, utan att undervisningen faktiskt anpassas efter mig. En annan stor fördel med LTL i Beihai är att miljön är väldigt immersiv. Det finns knappt några utlänningar utanför skolan, vilket gör att jag hela tiden befinner mig i en kinesisktalande miljö. Jag behöver därför använda mandarin i vardagen. När jag handlar, beställer mat, träffar människor eller gör andra saker och aktiviteter. Jag får möjlighet att använda det jag lär mig på lektionerna. Jag tycker att det gör stor skillnad för min språkutveckling eftersom jag får mycket naturlig träning även utanför skolan. En annan sak jag tycker mycket om är möjligheten att träffa andra elever på skolan. Under rasterna kan man prata med elever från andra länder och lära känna personer med olika bakgrunder och kulturer. Det gör tiden på skolan mer social och rolig. Det är också motiverande att prata med andra elever som befinner sig i samma situation, som också försöker lära sig mandarin. LTL anordnar dessutom olika aktiviteter där man får möjlighet att lära sig mer om kinesisk kultur tillsammans med andra elever. Jag tycker att detta är ett väldigt bra komplement till språkstudierna. Att få uppleva kulturen på plats gör det lättare att förstå språket och hur det används i vardagen. Aktiviteterna ger en chans att göra saker utanför klassrummet och få en mer komplett upplevelse av livet i Kina. Jag bor dessutom hos en värdfamilj under min vistelse i Beihai. Familjen är väldigt snäll och jag känner att det hjälper mig mycket i min inlärning av mandarin. De behandlar mig som en familjemedlem vilket jag uppskattar mycket. Genom att bo med en kinesisk familj får jag möjlighet att höra och använda mandarin även utanför skolan. Det gör att jag får mer naturlig träning i vardagliga situationer och vågar använda språket mer. Jag får också en bättre förståelse för hur vardagen ser ut i en kinesisk familj, lär mig ord och uttryck som jag kanske inte skulle stöta på i läroböcker och klassrummet. Jag tycker att kombinationen av lektioner, en immersive miljö och att bo hos en värdfamilj är särskilt bra för mina språkstudier. På lektionerna får jag strukturerad undervisning och kan fokusera på de områden där jag behöver utvecklas mest. Utanför skolan får jag sedan möjlighet att använda det jag har lärt mig i verkliga situationer. Sammanfattningsvis är jag väldigt nöjd med min tid på LTL i Beihai. Lärarna är tålmodiga och flexibla, de individuellt anpassade lektionerna, den immersiva miljön, möjligheten att träffa andra elever och skolans kulturella aktiviteter gör upplevelsen både lärorik och rolig. Att dessutom bo hos en värdfamilj ger mig ännu fler möjligheter att använda mandarin i vardagliga situationer. Jag skulle absolut rekommendera LTL till andra som vill lära sig mandarin och samtidigt få uppleva kinesisk kultur och vardagsliv på nära håll.
Tack så mycket för den här utförliga recensionen! Vi är glada att kombinationen av lektioner, vardagsliv pa kinesiska och en välkomnande värdfamilj i Beihai har gjort en sådan skillnad for ditt lararande. Fortsatt lycka till med mandarin och vi hoppas fa se dig hos LTL igen! LTL Team
Five stars, great time!
August 21, 2026by: Christopher Story - United StatesI was a student here for four weeks, and signed up for group classes. However, they didn’t have other students at my skill level entering at the same time, so they converted my classes into two hours of private tutoring, a compromise I was more than satisfied with. I found my teacher, Juan Tang, to be knowledgeable, kind, and overachieving in teaching. She brought games, changed her curriculum to suit my needs, and answered questions outside of school hours. Besides that, she was kind, enthusiastic, and very encouraging, even going so far as to give me a gift in our final lesson! Besides the teaching, the location is excellent, the admin organized, and the community warm. The students are varied and international, with weekly, always changing activities.
So glad you had a great four weeks with us, Christopher! It was a pleasure having you with us and we hope you continue your Mandarin journey and make further progress. LTL Team
LTL Beihai Amazing Learning Environment!
August 19, 2026by: Cesar Aguilar - United StatesMy daughter and I had the privilege of talking an entry level Mandarin class for two weeks in July of 2026. Our teacher, Heather, was fun, patient, and had professional teaching skills! The director of the Beihai location, Savannah, was super helpful in arranging two separate wonderful accommodations for the two of us. Our respective host families were friendly, caring, and prepared delicious food for us. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and support. We are looking forward to coming back in the near future and continue our Mandarin language and culture journey! Thanks again to everyone involved who helped us have an unforgettable time in Beihai! With love❤️ Nayra and Cesar
Thanks for the kind words, Cesar. It was a pleasure to host you and your daughter at LTL Beihai :) We hope to see you back again!! LTL Team
Cool summer
August 14, 2026by: Tim Tim - KazakhstanIt’s not my first time come to China and this time I chose Beijing to attend the camp. I was astonished that there are so many students from different countries and we all try to speak Chinese while we were at class( teacher was very friendly and nice) even even though after class, there are English discussion everywhere hahaha! I like the activities every day especially the ping-pongand I also went to the Great Wall. That was fabulous!
Love to hear it Tim! We loved having you at LTL and we can only hope you come back soon :) Best wishes, LTL Team
Amazing trip in china
August 14, 2026by: Giulia G - ItalyI want to write this review because my school trip to Beijing was really, really beautiful. I am so happy and I want to share my experience. Every morning we had Chinese class. The teacher was very nice and she laughed a lot with us. Chinese language is very difficult for me, but she explained everything slowly. I learned to say "ni hao" and "xie xie" and also "wo yao" – I want! In Italy we don't learn Chinese, so this was my first time. I liked it very much. The class was not boring – we played games and repeated words like parrots. It was funny! In the afternoon we went to visit many famous places. First, we went to the Forbidden City. It is so big – really, really big! I thought it was only one building but it is many, many buildings. The red walls and golden roofs are fantastic. I took many photos with my phone. My friends and I walked for hours and we were tired but happy. Then on Saturday we went to the Great Wall. This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my whole life! The wall goes up and down the mountains – it is like a dragon. We climbed and climbed and when we arrived at the top, the view was amazing. I could see everything – the trees, the mountains, the sky. I felt like a king! I stayed there for a long time because I didn't want to go down. It was a long tired day trip though. We also visited theA lot of other famous attractions in Beijing, which we heard before we came To China, and we took a little boat with the whole group and our teacher. It was so relaxing. I also liked the markets – we went to the Market and I bought a scarf for my mother and a t-shirt for my brother. The sellers were very friendly and we laughed when I tried to speak Chinese. They said my pronunciation was not so good but they were nice about it. Well, our group tried different food every day but still just a small portion of Chinese multiple food styles. the food was very different from Italian food. But I liked it! Peking duck is really delicious – the skin is crispy and you eat it with pancakes and sauce. Also I tried dumplings and noodles. Some food was strange for me but I tried everything because when you travel, you must try new things, right? While, we were at LTLschool, there are also some other students not from our group, they are from different countries, but also luckily I use home Italian students like us. Our teachers and guides were also very good. They always controlled us and never lost anyone. They told us many stories about China and we listened with open mouths. And each of us got a present on our last day!! Now I am back in Italy and I miss Beijing a lot. My friends and I still talk about this trip every day. We look at our photos and we laugh and remember everything. I think this was the best week of my life this year. If you are a student like me and you have the chance to go to Beijing – GO! Do not think too much. Just go. It is far from home, yes. The language is difficult, yes. But it is so, so worth it. You will see amazing things, eat good food, meet nice people, and make memories that stay forever. I hope to come back to China one day. Maybe I will study Chinese more and speak better! For now, I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone in Beijing – teachers, guides, shop owners, and all the friendly people. You made my trip special. Grazie! Xie xie! Ciao! 🇮🇹❤️🇨🇳
Feeling like a king at the top of the Great Wall!! We love that image! It sounds like an unforgettable first taste of China and we are so happy the classes, the food and the sights all made such an impression. Thanks so much for sharing this and keep up the great work studying Chinese. Grazie e xie xie! LTL Team
Studying in LTL
August 14, 2026by: Ximena Hernández - SpainI really enjoy learning Chinese with Jaime ! She is extremely patient, encouraging, and makes complex characters and grammar easy to understand. Her classes are always well-structured and engaging. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn Chinese!"
So pleased to read this review, Ximena. Hugely appreciate the time you took to share your story and we hope you continue to make great progress back home. Best wishes from all the staff. LTL Team
wonderful experience at Beijing LTL
August 14, 2026by: Dani N - AngolaI had a wonderful experience at Beijing LTL Mandarin School. The teachers are professional, supportive, and make learning Chinese enjoyable. A special thank you to Carol and Violet for their patience, kindness, and dedication. They made every lesson engaging and helped me gain confidence in speaking Mandarin. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn Chinese!
Carol and Violet are going to be so pleased to read this! We are thrilled they helped build your confidence in speaking Mandarin. Thanks so much for the recommendation and keep up the great work studying Chinese! LTL Team
Unforgettable
August 14, 2026by: Beatriz Fonseca - BrazilJamie was an incredible Chinese teacher who made learning so much more enjoyable. I learned a lot of Chinese and about Chinese culture with her, and she became a really good friend along the way. ❤️ My host family was just as special. They welcomed me with so much love and made me feel at home from the very beginning. They truly became my family in Shanghai, and I’ll always be grateful for them. ❤️
A great teacher who became a friend and a host family who felt like home! That's what LTL is all about :) So happy you got the full LTL Shanghai experience! Jamie will love reading this. Thanks so much for taking the time and keep up the great work studying Chinese! LTL Team
life changing experience!
August 13, 2026by: Angela Farella - ItalyThe best esperience I've ever had! Beautiful atmosphere, amusing activities and amazing people. I really want to thank our teacher Alice for her hard work and understanding, her kind teaching method helped all of us have great time together.
Amazing Angela! The best experience you ever had means the world to us :) Please come back sometime and let's do it all again! LTL Team
so interesting
August 13, 2026by: Claudia Masia - ItalyI really liked this experience and I think than chinese is a really different and interesting language. I really liked Alice’s lessons because she is really kind and she made the lessons interesting even thought chinese it’s really difficult to learn and to understand.
Thanks Claudia, so happy to hear you had a blast studying with us. You made great progress anmd we hope you continue to do so back home as well :) LTL Team
Beautiful class experience
August 13, 2026by: Davide Cadau - ItalyBeautiful class experience, loved the atmosphere and the attention and education of the teacher Alice, always helping and confronting us during class time, always keeping us stimulated during classroom
Love to hear it Davide, we're so pleased you had a great time with us and also withj Teacher Alice :) Come back soon and keep up the great work. LTL Team
The best experience of my life
August 12, 2026by: Laly Leveque - FranceI stayed in Beijing for a month during this summer, and it was absolutely amazing. I had the chance to have Mrs Snow as a teacher, she was a true life saver and helped me and my classmates as much as she could. Thanks to her, I made amazing progress and felt listened and supported by her in my difficulties, she was absolutely amazing ! Beijing was also a great choice of city, so authentic and welcoming for foreigners ! There was so much things to visit, and to discover, it was truly the most wonderful thing experience ! I couldn’t have imagined or asked for better honestly, and if I have the occasion to re-do, I wouldn’t even question my choice !
Snow Laoshi will be so happy to read this! Thanks so much for taking the time and keep up the great work studying Chinese. We hope to see you back at LTL soon! LTL Team
Outstanding 2-Week Intensive in Kunming with an Incredible Teacher!
August 07, 2026by: Lawrence Federman - United StatesI just wrapped up a 2-week Chinese program at LTL Language School in Kunming, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Having studied with several language teachers over the years, I can confidently say that my teacher, Helene, is one of the absolute best. She is remarkably experienced, exceptionally patient, always positive, and came to every single lesson thoroughly well-prepared. She knew exactly how to tailor the material to my pace while pushing me to expand my speaking confidence and vocabulary. Studying in Kunming provided a relaxed, authentic backdrop for immersion, and LTL created a very supportive learning environment. If you are considering studying Mandarin in China, I highly recommend LTL Kunming—and if you get the chance to study with Helene, you are in excellent hands!
So pleased you had a great time in Kunming with Teacher Helene, Lawrence :) It was great to see your progress in such a short amount of time and we hope you continue to study hard back home! LTL Team
Great Experience
August 05, 2026by: Gemma C - AustraliaI went to Shanghai, Chengdu and Kunming LTL and really had a great experience in travel and language learning. All the teachers brought a vast level of experience and technique to assist in contrasting learning techniques. All were professional and really helpful. I really enjoyed my experience with every single one. Thank you to Alessandra who assisted with the technical glitches for orientation and prep-meeting scheduling. She was able to assist in getting me into contact with all the staff I needed to speak with. In Shanghai, I had Kristin J and Kaka. Chengdu; Ziyin and Kunming; Teacher Helene. The opportunity to travel while learning was an experience that I would love to repeat. Especially Kunming, where the weather is lovely and the scenery peaceful. I highly recommend the programme there, Director Savannah is very professional and values communication. The organised school gatherings are well thought out, interesting and different to usual experiences. Teacher Helene is especially helpful, she identifies any areas you need assistance and works on those areas. She really wants you to succeed in learning Chinese by understanding the culture, text and translating those into real life experiences and you can feel she is highly experienced. Note: The cafe culture across China is different to western cultures, you can study there most of the day. This is extremely helpful to understand prior to coming to China for planned study.
Wow, Shanghai, Chengdu and Kunming!! So happy you've enjoyed all 3 experiences with us, Gem :) We're so happy to read your review and appreciate your kind words dearly! Keep up the great work with your Mandarin and hope to see you sometime soon. LTL Team
It was an enriching experience
August 04, 2026by: Claudia Graziano - ItalySummer, my teacher, taught me a lot about chinese language and Chinese culture, she was always ready to help, even with things unrelated to school. I was just a beginner, but i feel I've improved a lot in just 2 weeks.
Love to hear it, Claudia :) Happy to hear you had a pleasant time in Beijing and with Summer 老师. Come back soon and let's do it all again. LTL Team
An experience of a lifetime of memories!
August 01, 2026by: preston stuart - United StatesProgram: USAC CHINA: Shanghai-International Business Studies
My study abroad trip to Shanghai was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The city is full of energy, with an amazing mix of modern skyscrapers and rich cultural history. Every day felt like a new adventure, whether I was exploring local markets, trying authentic Chinese food, walking along the Bund, or visiting beautiful temples and gardens. One of the most rewarding parts of the trip was experiencing a different culture firsthand and meeting people from around the world. It helped me become more independent, confident, and open-minded. I also learned so much about China’s history, traditions, and daily life in a way that you simply can’t learn from a classroom.
Beijing 2 weeks trip
July 31, 2026by: Aurora B - ItalyI’m very glad I chose to attend the trip with my classmates coming into Beijing from Italy.these two weeks. The capital is very beautiful convenient and we had every morning Mandarin classes, and afternoon we explore all the famous places in Beijing. After that past 13 days, I would say I have more interest in Chinese language and will try to communicate with other Chinese people.
Siamo così felici! Thanks so much, Aurora :) It was a pleasure to invite Giocamondo to Beijing once again! Keep up your Mandarin back in Italy! LTL Team
LTL Giocamondo Ann course
July 31, 2026by: Salvatore Tamburrino - ItalyOne of the best study experiences I had ever I could meet people from all over the world while learning Mandarin one of the most interesting languages for all the differences with Latin languages and of course to grant me this month of opportunity we have to sex the work of our teacher and overall welcoming we received!
We're so happy you had the time of your life with us, Salvatore! It was a pleasure to invite Giocamondo to Beijing once again! Keep up your Mandarin back in Italy! LTL Team
Teacher Ann is amazing
July 31, 2026by: Benedetta Barbaresco - ItalyMy experience was extraordinary teacher Ann was fantastic and in just two weeks I have learned a lot of new things! we came as a big group of 25 students and our classes is so fun!!!!!!!!!really enjoy the weeks in Beijing!
Thanks for the lovely words, Benedetta :) We are so pleased you've had a great time in Beijing and classes were so fun!! Come back again :) LTL Team
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