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Chinese Culture Classes |
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| Levels | Hours/Wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Class size |
Tuition Fee |
Beginner 1 |
25 |
3 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Beginner 2 |
25 |
3 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Beginner 3 |
25 |
3 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Individual |
25 |
3 Months |
Every Week |
1 student |
€590,-/month |
Textbook
’My Chinese classroom’. This series of texts are the first series of Chinese textbooks published by a training school, specifically designed for foreigners living and working in Shanghai. Due to their popularity, these texts are published nationally and internationally.
What are the features of our textbook?
* Interesting and practical topics that are related to daily life;
* CD of standard pronunciation attached, read by the TV anchors from the Shanghai Broadcast Station.
* Useful listening exercises
Everyday Mandarin Course
Intermediate Courses
The intermediate level includes three courses –Intermediate I, Intermediate II & Intermediate III. These courses are suitable for students who have achieved beginner level or possess a vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words. The courses focus on topics concerning the expat-experience in China, whether it be living, working or traveling. As a primary classroom activity, dialogue exercise will be conducted so as to enable students to master different expressions within diverse situations. Upon completion of the courses, students should have a command of about 1,800 words, as well as the ability of speaking fluent Chinese in daily life using complex sentences.
Schedule for Group Class
| Levels | Hours/Wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Class size (Max.) |
Tuition Fee |
Intermediate 1 |
25 |
2 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Intermediate 2 |
25 |
2 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Intermediate 3 |
25 |
2 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Individual |
25 |
2 Months |
Every Week |
1 student |
€590,-/month |
Textbook
Intermediate I, II, III
For more info see: Beginner Courses
Everyday Mandarin Course
Advanced Courses
The advanced level includes two courses–Advanced A and Advanced B.
The course is suitable for students who have achieved intermediate level or possess a vocabulary of approximately 2,000 words. Courses focus on communication skills through discussion of current issues in society, for example; the economy, culture, and other facets of China. The texts are mostly selected from magazine, newspaper and literature. There will be a unique topic in each lesson, such as, “Knowing Yourself”, “Leisure and Entertainment”, or “Human beings and the natural science”, etc. Upon completion of the course, students should have a command of about 3,500 words, including slang, phrases and, especially, local dialects. In addition, students will acquire a better understanding of Chinese society and culture and further perfect their language ability.
Details & Prices for Group Class
| Levels | Hours/Wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Class size (Max.) |
Tuition Fee |
Advanced A |
25 |
2 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Advanced B |
25 |
2 Months |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Individual |
25 |
2 Months |
Every Week |
1 student |
€590,-/month |
Textbook
Advanced Spoken Chinese I, II
For more info see: Beginner Courses
| Levels | Hours/Wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Class size (Max.) |
Tuition Fee |
Beginner |
10 |
1 Month |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€130,-/month |
Intermediate |
10 |
1 Month |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€130,-/month |
Advanced |
10 |
1 Month |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€130,-/month |
Textbook
Self-made Materials
SPECIAL COURSES
Professional Chinese
If you want to study for professional purpose, such as finance, chemicals, literature, etc, we will customize the vocabulary content of the text materials on an on-going basis, seek advice and comments from you to cater your specific requirements. This course normally will be arranged for private tutoring.
| Tuition | Less than 20 hrs |
20+hrs |
One level(10 hrs) |
10+hrs |
Two levels(80 hrs) |
100+hrs |
1 on 1 |
€12,- hour |
120 |
110 |
100 |
90 |
85 |
1 on 2 |
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100/person |
85/person |
75/person |
70/person |
65/person |
Textbook
Self-made material
| Levels | Hours/Wk |
Weeks |
Start Date |
Class size |
Tuition Fee |
Beginner |
25 |
3 Months |
Every Month |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Pre-intermediate |
25 |
3 Months |
Every Month |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
intermediate |
25 |
2 Months |
Every Month |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
advanced |
25 |
2 Months |
Every Month |
6 students |
€360,-/month |
Textbook
This teaching material is especially made for children. It is vivid and practical, most suitable for children from five to fifteen years old and is internationally recommended.
Schedule for Group Class
| Levels | Hours |
Duration |
Start Date |
Class size (Max.) |
Tuition Fee |
Chinese Calligraphy |
10/wk |
4-12wk |
Every Monday |
8 students |
€175,-/Month |
Chinese Cooking |
12.5/wk |
1-6wk |
Every Monday |
8 students |
€80,-/Week |
Chinese Kung-Fu |
20/wk |
2-12wk |
Every Monday |
8 students |
€180,-/Month |
Chinese Tai Chi |
20/wk |
2-12wk |
Every Monday |
8 students |
€200,-/Month |
Chinese Tea Ceremony Course |
10/wk |
1-4wk |
Every Monday |
8 students |
€200,-/Month |
Cantonese course |
15/wk |
2-8wk |
Every Monday |
8 students |
€200,-/Month |
Note: The longer your course – The lower the price
For detailed information please contact us
| Levels | Hours/Wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Class size (Max.) |
Tuition Fee |
Beginner |
10 |
1 Month |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€130,-/month |
Intermediate |
10 |
1 Month |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€130,-/month |
Advanced |
10 |
1 Month |
Every two Weeks |
6 students |
€130,-/month |
Schedule for Group Classes
5 hours per day |
Monday to Friday |
Each lesson is 50 minutes |
Level: absolute beginner to advanced |
Class size: 6 students maximum |
Duration: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks |
Starting dates: In accordance with the HSK test
Prices for Group Class
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4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
HSK Beginner’s Level |
€390,- |
€575,- |
€745,- |
€890,- |
€975,- |
HSK Basic Level |
€390,- |
€575,- |
€745,- |
€890,- |
€975,- |
HSK Elementary-Intermediate Level |
€390,- |
€575,- |
€745,- |
€890,- |
€975,- |
HSK Advanced Level |
€390,- |
€575,- |
€745,- |
€890,- |
€975,- |

Two Weeks Painting Holiday in Breathtaking China for only €1365,-
France is Fascinating, Portugal is Pretty and Italy is Impressive, but for those who enjoy to paint scenery we'd like to introduce a new possibility to you. Discover the natural beauty of the steep mushroom-like, green coloured mountains combined with the smooth brightness of meandering rivers flowing gently between bamboo bushed banks in the South of China.
Chosen by the Chinese to be the most beautiful scenery in the world, the adorable farmer village of Yangshuo has hidden itself amongst inspirational mountains and peaceful rice-paddies. With no major cities nor industries in the near surroundings the town hasn't heard of the word 'Pollution'. Skies are blueish blue and trees are greener than green.
Yangshuo – Life inside a Painting!
* What is it?
A fifteen day holiday in one of the world's most astonishing and inspiring locations, where we shall focus on the painting of Karst Mountains, Rivers and Forests using traditional Chinese painting methods. A certified teacher will help you to obtain all the necessary skills so you will be able to paint landscapes in a Chinese way yourself.
* When is it?
Mandacentre organizes two painting holidays every year. We have chosen April and September to be the most impressive Months and therefore our trips will take place during these periods. The next trip will start on September 17 2008. It is possible to chang the arrival and/or departure date and place at will. Please inform us in advance.
* What will we do?
Every morning after we finish our eggs on toast we will have one hour Theory Class, where you will be educated in Chinese painting methods, brush usage, history, culture, etc. Classes will be given by a Chinese painting teacher with an English speaking translator for your convenience. After our morning class we will leave the village of Yangshuo for the countryside where we come at ease at a quiet spot and let our brushes do the work, while our teacher observes, monitors, suggests and helps out to let you create your own pieces of art. We will spend our lunch in a traditional farmer restaurant.
* For who is it?
Our painting holiday is specifically created for people who enjoy painting magnificent landscapes and who are eager to explore new painting methods. Professional painters as well as amateurs can join this trip, since art is still an individual and personal experience.
* Where is it?
The holiday will take place in the South of China in Guangxi province. Known best for its Karst Mountains, we will stay ten nights in Yangshuo. Two nights will be spent among the world famous rice terraces of Longji. Another two nights will be spent in the night train from Hong Kong to Guilin (near Yangshuo) and vice-versa.
* How many people can join?
The number of people who can join the group is limited to eighteen. We have experienced that this is a convenient number and we don't want to cross this line for logistic and attentional reasons.
* How much will it cost?
The two week painting holiday costs €649,- to be paid on arrival in China in local currency. Exchange rates can differ so the fixed price in local RMB is ¥6990,-

* What is included?
Accommodation in decent hotels with Western Comforts based on two people per room. Single rooms can be booked for an extra RMB 1950,- (€165,-);
· All transportation, using night trains (2x), private buses and minibuses;
· Entrance fee for the Longji Rice terraces;
· Painting equipment;
· Painting teacher and English speaking translator;
· English & Dutch speaking tour leader from Holland who will meet you at Hong Kong airport.
* What do I have to take care of myself?
· Airplane ticket to Hong Kong. (Return ticket from Amsterdam for €715,- with KLM);
· A 30 day Visa for China. Cost: €35,- Easy to obtain at the Chinese Embassy in your country or in Hong Kong;
· Foods and Drinks (Countryside prices are low);
· Individual excursions or day trips besides the regular schedule;
Travel Insurance;
· NB: Mandacentre can advise you about all of these five topics and we can strongly recommend you to contact us first if you seem to have any questions.
* How do I book this holiday?
In order to keep our prices low, Mandcentre is registered as a foreign-owned joint-venture operating from Yangshuo, China and so we can only collect your payment inside China. At the moment of booking, however, we require a deposit of €125,-. For your convenience we have opened a European bank account in Holland to which the deposit can be paid. The booking procedure goes through email or telephone and booking for the September 17 trip will close on August 31.
* How to contact Mandcentre?
If you have any questions you can contact us by
Email: spoormaker@gmail.com
mandacentre@gmail.com
Telephone: +86 1387 837 4343 (China – Dutch & English)
+31 641 85 82 74 (Holland – Dutch & English)
Website: http://www.mandacentre.com/painting.htm
* Useful Information
· Chinese currency is the RenMinBi (RMB), also named Yuan, and 11 yuan is about as much as €1,- ATM's can be found anywhere using Western bank- or Credit cards.
· The language in China is Mandarin, but in Yangshuo and Longji all you need is English, since all hotel and restaurant personnel can speak English.
· Yangshuo & Longji both have every kind of necessary Western conveniences.
· The weather in April and September is nice with temperature circling around 25°C and normally fair weather conditions.
· We advise you to visit your local Health Department for information about vaccinations. Malaria doesn't occur in the area's we'll visit.
· The schedule we have created for this trip is optional. This means that if you rather don't follow a morning class or prefer to go on a bicycle tour in an afternoon you are of course free to go.
· Mandacentre is a partner of the Dutch travel organization JoHo, where you can find information about Airplane tickets, Travel Insurance and more travel related topics. See www.joho.nl for more information.
The Mandacentre Travel Team Welcomes You!
Mikolaj Macioszek & Roland Spoormaker
