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  • “Before coming to Shanghai, I had studied Mandarin for 3 years, but since taking up classes at Ocean Mandarin, my Chinese has improved significantly. My primary reason for approaching the school was for specific HSK tuition. At that time, I worked full-time and could only study at evenings and weekends, but through the specialist guidance of its teachers, I improved from Level 4 to Level 7 in the space of 12 months.
    Now, back in the UK, I continue taking classes with Fiona over Skype. She makes sure my learning objectives are clear before class, and delivers effective lessons based on our agreed learning plan. Highly recommended! ”
    (Huw Morgan Jones)

    “I have been studying with OceanMandarin for 6 months and have made significant progress. They are flexible, friendly and always push me to improve. I have and continue to recommend them to friends and everyone is impressed. It is difficult not to take advantage of this great value.”
    (James Hull)

    "I have been taking weekly one-on-one classes with Ocean Mandarin for the last five months. I am working full time in Shanghai so it has been great to have space and time each week to focus on my Chinese and prepare for the HSK with a professional and caring teacher. It can be hard to fit study and homework into a working week but Ocean Mandarin offers me the flexibility and structure I need. I am sure I would have given up if it weren't for the great support and enthusiasm my teacher has shown for my studies. I will always be grateful to her for her guidance and encouragement...and my HSK certificate!"
    (Freya Aitken-Turff)

    “I would suggest "Ocean Mandarin" to everyone that wants to learn or improve his Chinese level. Teachers are highly knowledgeable and very careful to the student's need. They don't offer you only a simple language lesson but the staff is very friendly and they help you to deal with everyday Chinese life. Moreover prices are reasonable and location is central. Try one lesson and you won't do without it!”
    (Erika Carpin)

    What I like in these courses is that it is very flexible: We can talk of any subject of interest, and thus learn the related vocabularies. Also, we can do some role play, which help to improve as I have to react as if I was the real character. Thus it prepares me better to speak Chinese correctly. (Sophie Lemunier)
  • Thank you very much Fiona!Thank you for your help and kindness! I will recommend my friends to take classes in your institute. I was glad to have Rita as a teacher,she is hard working and really patient. Two excellent qualities for a teacher. Wish you the best of luck for the future! If you open a new school in Beijing,let me know! (pierre Antoine Cierin)
>>Intensive HSK Tutoring (from RMB80/hour)
>>Long Term HSK Tutoring (from RMB110/hour)
>>Private HSK Tutoring – Pay Monthly (from RMB150/hour)
>>General Introduction to the HSK
>>HSK 2010 Schedule
>>How to Register a HSK Test
>>HSK Downloads---Test Paper
Intensive HSK Tutoring (from RMB80/hour)
Why Us?
We have designed our HSK course from 5 years’ research on the Outline of the HSK (Basic, Elementary & Intermediate and Advanced). A collection of frequently tested language points will be taught in the class. We teach not only language points but also practical HSK strategies. We recommend effective HSK preparation books as your guidance, and provide teachers with 3 years’ HSK teaching experience. We will try our best to help you get the best result.


Take the HSK (Elementary & Intermediate Level) as an example:
The highest score we have achieved in the listening part is 88, which was obtained by one of our Korean students;
The highest score we have achieved in the grammar part is 100, which was obtained by a Turkish student;
The highest score we have achieved in the reading part is 94, which was obtained by one of our Japanese students;
And the highest score we have achieved in the comprehensive exercises part is 86, which was obtained by one of our Japanese students.

Courses &Prices

Types Rate Hours Material Fee Total Amount
Basic Level
RMB80/hour 40 hours RMB100 RMB3300
Elementary&
Intermediate Level

4RMB80/hour 40 hours RMB100 RMB3300
Advanced Level RMB80/hour 40 hours RMB100 RMB3300

1. Definition of Intensive Courses: The schedule of lessons is from Monday to Friday or any 5 days in one week. Schedule can be flexible, but the lessons should be finished in the official hours.


2. Payment: The payment should be paid by cash in 3 days after the demo lesson and you sign the contract. Only accept one time pay.


3. No registration fee will be charged


4. Demo lesson will be arranged before clients who make a decision to take lessons in Ocean Mandarin.The demo lesson is 2  hours, and it charges 100RMB.The payment should be paid after the trial lesson.

 

5. Teaching Place: the campus of Ocean Mandarin, your office or your residence (downtown area).


6. Terminate Courses: Ocean Mandarin will keep the learning hours left for 3 months which start from the day that clients terminate courses by personal reasons. The rest of tuition fee will not be refunded.


7. Work Time of Ocean Mandarin: Our work time is from 8:00 to 21:00(Monday to Sunday).The additional tuition of RMB 30/hour will be charged if you take lessons before 8:00 or after 21:00.

 
8. Two hours is the minimum of each lesson per time. An additional charge of RMB30 will be charged for any lesson less than 2 hours.


9. One hour’s tuition fee will be charged if clients did not inform Ocean Mandarin or teachers 4 hours in advance for the cancellation of lessons.

Long Term HSK Tutoring (from RMB110/hour)
Why us?

The arrangement of HSK courses is on the basis of our 5 years’ research on the Outline of the HSK (Basic, Elementary & Intermediate and Advanced). A collection of frequently tested language points will be taught in the class. We teach not only language points but also practical HSK strategies. We recommend effective HSK preparation books as your guidance, and arrange teachers with 3 years’ HSK teaching experience as your instructor. We will cooperate with you and try our best to help you get the best result.

Take HSK (Elementary & Intermediate Level) as an example:
The highest score for listening part is 88, which is created by one of our Korean students;
The highest score for grammar part is 100, which is created by one Turkey student;
The highest score for reading part is 94, which is created by one of our Japanese student;
And the highest score for cloze test part is 86, which is created by one of our Japanese student.

Courses &Prices
Hours Basic Level

Elementary&
Intermediate Level

Advanced Level
100hours(no expiry date) RMB110/hours RMB110/hours RMB110/hours
80+hours(no expiry date) RMB120/hours RMB120/hours RMB120/hours
60+hours(no expiry date) RMB130/hours RMB130/hours RMB130/hours
40+hours(no expiry date) RMB140/hours RMB140/hours RMB140/hours

1. Definition of Long Term Courses: As for lessons, 2 times or 3 times should be taken by clients in one week. Schedule can be flexible.


2. Payment: The payment should be paid by cash in 3 days after the demo lesson and you sign the contract. Only accept one time pay.


3. No registration fee will be charged


4. Demo lesson will be arranged before clients who make a decision to take lessons in Ocean Mandarin.The demo lesson is 2  hours, and it charges 100RMB.The payment should be paid after the trial lesson.

 

5. Teaching Place: the campus of Ocean Mandarin, your office or your residence (downtown area).


6. Terminate Courses: Ocean Mandarin will keep the learning hours left for 3 months which start from the day that clients terminate courses by personal reasons. The rest of tuition fee will not be refunded.


7. Work Time of Ocean Mandarin: Our work time is from 8:00 to 21:00(Monday to Sunday).The additional tuition of RMB 30/hour will be charged if you take lessons before 8:00 or after 21:00.


8. Two hours is the minimum of each lesson per time. An additional charge of RMB30 will be charged for any lesson less than 2 hours.


9. One hour’s tuition fee will be charged if clients did not inform Ocean Mandarin or teachers 4 hours in advance for the cancellation of lessons.

Private HSK Tutoring – Pay Monthly (from RMB150/hour)
Why us?
The arrangement of HSK courses is on the basis of our 5 years’ research on the Outline of the HSK (Basic, Elementary & Intermediate and Advanced). A collection of frequently tested language points will be taught in the class. We teach not only language points but also practical HSK strategies. We recommend effective HSK preparation books as your guidance, and arrange teachers with 3 years’ HSK teaching experience as your instructor. We will cooperate with you and try our best to help you get the best result.

Take HSK (Elementary & Intermediate Level) as an example:
The highest score for listening part is 88, which is created by one of our Korean students;
The highest score for grammar part is 100, which is created by one Turkey student;
The highest score for reading part is 94, which is created by one of our Japanese student;
And the highest score for cloze test part is 86, which is created by one of our Japanese student.
Courses &Prices
Hours/month Basic Level Elementary&
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
8hours(with expiry date) RMB170/hours RMB170/hours RMB170/hours
16hours(with expiry date) RMB160/hours RMB160/hours RMB160/hours
24hours(with expiry date) RMB150/hours RMB150/hours RMB150/hours

1. Definition of Monthly paid Courses: This program aims to meet the need of clients who want to pay each month. Schedule can be flexible, but the lessons should be finished in the official hours.


2. Payment: The payment should be paid by cash in 3 days after the demo lesson and you sign the contract. Only accept one time pay.


3. No registration fee will be charged


4. Demo lesson will be arranged before clients who make a decision to take lessons in Ocean Mandarin.The demo lesson is 2  hours, and it charges 100RMB.The payment should be paid after the trial lesson.

 

5. Teaching Place: the campus of Ocean Mandarin, your office or your residence (downtown area).


6. Terminate Courses: Ocean Mandarin will keep the learning hours left for 3 months which start from the day that clients terminate courses by personal reasons. The rest of tuition fee will not be refunded.


7. Work Time of Ocean Mandarin: Our work time is from 8:00 to 21:00(Monday to Sunday).The additional tuition of RMB 30/hour will be charged if you take lessons before 8:00 or after 21:00.


8. Two hours is the minimum of each lesson per time. An additional charge of RMB30 will be charged for any lesson less than 2 hours.


9. One hour’s tuition fee will be charged if clients did not inform Ocean Mandarin or teachers 4 hours in advance for the cancellation of lessons.

General Introduction to the HSK
Certificate Types and Grades Score
Levels
Total Score Vocabulary Tuiton Hours(at Ocean Mandarin)
Tpyes Grades
Basic C Level 1 100-154 600 100
B Level 2 155-209 1200 160
A Level 3 210-300 2000 200
 
Elementary C Level 3 152-188 2500 280
B Level 4 189-225 3000 340
A Level 5 226-262 3000 420
Intermediate C Level 6 263-299 3500 460
B Level 7 300-336 4000 540
A Level 8 337-400 5253 640
 
Advanced C Level 8 280-339 7000 800
B Level 10 340-399 8000 900
A Level 11 400-500 8822 1000

 

China's Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, known as the HSK or the Chinese Proficiency Test, is a standardized national test designed and developed by the HSK Center at Beijing Language and Culture University to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers (foreigners, overseas Chinese and students of Chinese national minorities). The HSK consists of the basic Chinese Proficiency Test (Basic HSK), the elementary and intermediate Chinese Proficiency Test (Elementary-Intermediate HSK) and the advanced Chinese Proficiency Test (Advanced HSK). The HSK is held regularly in China and overseas each year. HSK Certificates will be issued to those who secure achievement according to the above table.  

The Chinese Ministry of Education established the China National Committee for the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)(CNCCPT). The Committee is the supervisor of the HSK and the issuer of the Chinese proficiency certificates. The CNCCPT office called the Office of China National Committee for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) takes care of HSK matters in conjunction with the HSK Center of BLCU.

The functions of HSK Certificates
(1)to certify that the holder has acquired the required Chinese Proficiency to enter a college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
(2)to certify that the holder can be exempt from taking the Chinese language course depending on the level of certification.
(3)as a basis for employers to evaluate the Chinese proficiency of job applicants.
Period of Validity for HSK Certificates
The HSK certificate has a permanent validity, whereas the accompanying test report will only be valid for two years (beginning from the date of the test session) as certification for foreign students wishing to enter a college or university in China.
HSK 2010 Schedule

HSK Basic:Twice in 2010 ;

HSK Elementary-Intermediate:Four times in 2010;
HSK Advanced:Twice in 2010

Type of HSK Time of HSK Register on
the Spot
Online Registration TestFee (RMB)
Basic 17th,April,
2010
15th-19th,
Marcn,2010
1st-10th,
March,2010
200 RMB
Basic 27th,
November,
2010
1st-5th,
November,
2010
19th-27th,
October,2010
200 RMB
Elem
entary-lnte
rmediate
18th,April,2010 15th-19th,March2010 1st-10th,
March,2010
250 RMB
Elem
entary-lnte
rmediate
20th,June,
2010
17th-21st,
May,2010
1st-12nd,
May,2010
250 RMB
Elem
entary-lnte
rmediate
17th,October
,2010
16th-22nd,
September,2010
1st-10th,
September,
2010
250 RMB
Elem
entary-lnte
rmediate
28th,
November,
2010
1st-5th,
November,2010
19th-27th,
Octhober,2010
250 RMB
Advanced 17th,April,
2010
16th-19th,
March,2010
1st-10th,
March,2010
400 RMB
Advanced 16th,
October,2010
17th-22nd,
September,
2010
lst-10th,
September,
2010
400 RMB
How to Register a HSK Test
(1) On-line registrationClick here to find the “online registration” page http://www.hsk.org.cn
(2) Register on the spot
1)When registering in person, candidates must take two recent 30 x 40 mm photos (without headwear) and present one piece of photo ID, such as a passport or a residence permit.
2)After registering, each candidate will be given an admission ticket and a handbook about the HSK. Candidates should arrive at the site before the time specified on your admission ticket.
HSK Downloads---Test Paper
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  • Tel:+(86)13764423107(Fiona)
  • Tel:+(86)13764423102(Carrie)
  • E-mail:oceanmandarin@gmail.com
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