Learn Chinese in Shanghai

24 places in Shanghai teach Chinese: 16 universities and 8 language schools. 5 also teach online. 4 have classes for children. 5 are official HSK test centres.

Donghua University, International Cultural Exchange School University For adults · Level A1 to C2 · on site · HSK test centre
Uses the school's own course book series, Life Chinese (Shenghuo Hanyu).
Full-time comprehensive Chinese semester programme · Winter and summer short programmes · Online and in-person classes · Bachelor in Chinese Language
East China Normal University University Level A1 to C2 · on site
The standard programme runs 16 weeks per semester with a placement test.
Standard Chinese Language Program (semester or longer) · Short-term and summer programmes · BA and MA programmes in Chinese
Fudan University University Level A1 to C2 · on site
The language students office of the International Cultural Exchange School takes applications for the semester and year Chinese programme.
Semester and year-long Chinese language programme (non-degree) · BA Chinese Language (Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language) · Master of International Chinese Education · Preparatory programme for international students
GoEast Mandarin Language school For adults and children · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in English
A Shanghai school founded in 2010 with a second campus at Zhongshan Park (Changning).
Group Chinese classes (HSK 1-6) · Spoken Chinese · Chinese characters · Business Chinese
LTL Mandarin School Shanghai Language school on site · HSK test centre
LTL also offers homestay accommodation, and its site lists an accredited HSK testing centre.
Group classes · One-to-one classes · Semester programmes · Part-time courses
Mandarin House Shanghai Language school Level A1 to C2 · on site · HSK test centre
A registered HSK test centre near People's Square.
Group Chinese courses · Private one-to-one lessons · Business Chinese · HSK preparation
Mandarin Inn Chinese School Language school For adults and children · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in English
Offers student-visa support and a free trial lesson with a level check.
Intensive adult class · Part-time class · Business Chinese · HSK preparation
Mandarin Morning Chinese School Language school For adults and children · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in English
Five senior teachers hold CTCSOL certificates, some are HSK examiners.
Private tutoring · Intensive group course (3-8 students) · Part-time group course · Online course
Panda Education Language school For adults · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in English · HSK test centre
Shanghai language school since 2004 with Jing'an, Hongqiao and Pudong schools; it says it is a designated HSK test centre.
Mandarin group and private courses (in person and online) · Mandarin placement test · Corporate Chinese courses · Chinese culture courses
Shanghai Conservatory of Music University For adults · on site
Non-degree Chinese language study is listed for international students.
Non-degree Chinese language study for international students
Shanghai International Studies University University Level A1 to C2 · on site
Applications go through apply.shisu.edu.cn; autumn 2026 classes run 21 September 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Non-degree Chinese language programme (1 to 2 semesters) · Short-term Chinese programme (1 to 3 months) · Afternoon electives: Shanghainese, calligraphy, tai chi
Shanghai Jiao Tong University University on site
The Chinese programme for language students sits in the School of Humanities and takes online applications at applychinese.sjtu.edu.cn.
Full-time long-term Chinese language programme · Summer Chinese language programme · Heritage learner classes · Business and culture seminars
Shanghai Maritime University, International Education College University For adults · on site
Chinese language training (对外汉语培训) · Degree programmes · Belt and Road talent programmes
Shanghai Normal University, International College of Chinese Studies University For adults · on site
The school has taught Chinese to foreigners for decades; the college has its own site.
Long-term Chinese language programme · Short-term Chinese language programme · Summer Chinese programme · Bachelor, master and PhD programmes
Shanghai Theatre Academy University For adults · on site
Takes international students; its international pages describe Chinese language study.
Chinese language courses for international students
Shanghai University University For adults · on site
Chinese language study and a preparatory year are listed for international students.
Non-degree Chinese language study for international students · Chinese-language preparatory (foundation) year before degree study
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, School of International Cultural Exchange University For adults · on site
Non-degree programmes (Chinese language) · Short-term programmes · Degree programmes · Exchange programmes
Shanghai University of International Business and Economics University For adults · on site
Non-degree Chinese language study is listed for international students.
Non-degree Chinese language study for international students · Teaching Chinese (business Chinese track) degree programme
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law University For adults · on site
Non-degree Chinese language study is listed for international students.
Non-degree Chinese language study for international students
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine University For adults · on site
Chinese language study and a preparatory year are listed for international students.
Non-degree Chinese language study for international students · Chinese-language preparatory (foundation) year before degree study
Silk Mandarin Shanghai Language school For adults and children · Level A1 to C2 · on site and online · Taught in English · HSK test centre
Group classes have 3 to 6 students; the school is an HSK test centre.
Intensive group courses · Part-time group courses · Private lessons · Kids and teens camps
That's Mandarin Shanghai Language school on site
The school was founded in 2005 and opened its Shanghai campus in 2011.
Intensive group Chinese classes · Private one-to-one classes · Part-time group classes · HSK preparation
Tongji University University on site
The International School of Tongji University runs the long-term and short-term Chinese courses.
Long-term Chinese programme · Short-term Chinese programme
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, International Students Office University For adults · on site
The English site lists non-degree programmes next to degree courses.
Non-degree programmes · Degree programmes

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