Why you should learn Mandarin in Shanghai
At Next Step China, we recommend two cities in China to study Mandarin – Beijing and Shanghai. Beijing might be the city of choice for many because it is known to have the best universities and schools in China, but Shanghai also has a couple of well-known universities that it can boast about. Shanghai has other great reasons for you to consider studying there. Listed below are only a few of them.

 Shanghai – the economic capital
Shanghai is one of the busiest ports in the world. It is also considered to be the economic capital of China. This city is also one of the most populated cities in the world. However, it continues to be a very popular international destination. Being the economic capital, it is also well connected through air, rail, road, and sea to the rest of the world. You will find that this connectivity makes life convenient for students who choose to study Mandarin in Shanghai.

Great career prospects
If you are looking at the prospect of a career in China after you study Mandarin, Shanghai is the right place to be. Shanghai is a booming enterprise city with 300 out of the world’s 500 largest corporate companies having offices there. The city has grown so rapidly over the last decade that today it can be compared to other leading cities such as New York City and Londong. You will definitely be able to establish a career in this city.

 Growing international community
We have many students who choose to learn mandarin Shanghai over Beijing. This is because the international community in this city is expanding rapidly. Shanghai is becoming more and more friendly and open to international vistors, making it a favorable learning environment.