Small-Group Mandarin Classes in Midtown South
$169/month. Cancel Anytime.
Mastering Chinese requires consistency, expert guidance, and an environment where you feel comfortable speaking. At Sishu Mandarin’s Midtown South campus, located directly across from the Empire State Building, we provide premium, small-group language instruction for adults at every proficiency level.
Whether your goal is to converse with family, expand your business network, or pass the HSK exams, our U.S.-based, Master’s-level faculty will get you speaking confidently from your very first lesson.
347 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016
Group Class Schedules & Overview
New groups (enrolling):
Level 1 - 6:30-7:30 pm, Thursday (Start date: 1/7/27)
Level 1 - 7:30-8:30 pm, Thursday (Start date: 2/4/27)
Level 1 - 5:30-6:30 pm, Thursday (Start date: 4/8/27)
Registration fee: $49 (one-time, non-refundable). Pay here.
Subscription fee: $149/month (Cancel anytime)
Levels: HSK 1
Class length: 60 minutes/class
Class frequency: 4 classes/month
Class cap: 10 students
Address: 347 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016
Textbook: HSK Standard Course (not included)
Trial lesson fee: $29 (Pay here)
Free trial lessons are not available for group classes
All subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled
Level 1 (HSK 1) - Absolute Beginner
Level 1 is designed for individuals with no prior experience in learning Chinese. This level corresponds to the first year of a Chinese language course in college (Chinese 101) or high school (Chinese 1). We will utilize the HSK 1 Standard Course for this level. Students are expected to complete Level 1 in 40-48 hours.
The Midtown South Experience
Learning at our 5th Avenue campus offers a focused, professional environment designed for rapid language acquisition.
Intimate Class Sizes: We strictly cap our group classes. This ensures you are never lost in the background and guarantees you receive maximum speaking time and personalized feedback.
Highly Credentialed Teachers: Over 95% of our educators hold Master’s degrees. You are learning from dedicated career professionals who specialize in language acquisition.
Immersive, Goal-Driven Curriculum: From Absolute Beginner (HSK 1) to Advanced Conversation, we use structured materials and real-world scenarios to build your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills simultaneously.
Conveniently Located at Herald Square
Fitting language classes into your New York schedule should be seamless. Our Midtown South campus is located at 347 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016, placing you in the heart of Herald Square and steps away from Koreatown.
This campus is highly accessible for professionals working in NoMad, Flatiron, and Midtown, as well as commuters traveling from New Jersey or Brooklyn.
Transit Access:
Subway: A 2-minute walk from the 34th St-Herald Square station (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains) and the 33rd St station (6 train).
PATH Train: Located just one block from the 33rd Street PATH station, making this an ideal location for New Jersey commuters.
Penn Station: A short walk from the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, LIRR, and NJ Transit lines.
How to Enroll
To secure your spot, please pay the registration fee.
Once you have registered, you will receive an invitation to our Google Classroom, where you can find class updates and materials.
Sign up for the class to become an official student. Your monthly payment must be set up before your first class. You do not need to make the monthly payment now. We will send you an email to confirm your registration first.
You will receive email reminders before your first class, including details on when to arrive, the textbook, and the reading assignments.
Nihao Midtown South
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Cancellation, Make-Up & Refund Policies
As this is a group class setting, there will be no cancellations, rescheduling, or make-up classes. However, you may cancel your membership at any time.
Free trial lessons are not available for group classes.
All students must choose a designated class appropriate to their level. Students may transfer to a higher or lower-level class if seats are available.
Refunds are not available for any missed or unused classes.
All subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled.
Special Perks
You'll get a free digital textbook after you officially enroll.
Other levels and schedules
We have a limited number of in-person group classes available. Additionally, we offer both in-person and virtual one-on-one classes for flexible scheduling and more advanced speakers.
Inquire: info@sishumandarin.com