Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Chinese Mandarin in Shanghai. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
● The host families are selected by our professional agents. ● Host families usually require the students' personal information in advance. ● Most families are located within 20 minutes on public transportation. ● These properties will be leased in the students name. ● Home stay families are responsible for related hostel problems, and iMandarin will assist to solve if necessary.
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
● Located in residential buildings, students will live with other international students in a pleasant international atmosphere. ● Each student has their own private bedroom. The apartments are simple, but are furnished in high quality. ● The students can use the public kitchen in the apartment to cook meals for themselves. ● Fridge, microwave, stove, pans and cutlery are included in the public kitchen.
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Shanghai, but this tends to be more expensive. provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
Includes equipped kitchen; washing machine, refrigerator; gas and electricity costs; cleaning service once a week.