WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program Large, busy city (12 million) & one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in the world. School is downtown less than 10 minutes walk away from Tiananmen Square with small class sizes.

Enjoy a Mandarin language course in China at our language school in the city of Beijing.

The capital of the People's Republic of China (with a population of 12 million) and an ancient capital of six dynasties, it is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in the world.

Beijing is the centre of China's tourism and one of the world's most fascinating cities. Situated in the northwestern part of China, Beijing is a huge city and has 18 districts.

Beijing has countless things to see and do such as temples,parks, museums, palaces and the Great Wall of China is only 75 km away. "You haven't been to China if you haven't stood on the Great Wall."

SCHOOL FACILITIES 10 bright classrooms, social room, cafeteria and restaurant, computers with high speed internet/e-mail (a small fee is charged), library, tennis court, garden surrounded by the silence of the forbidden city.

Our school could not be better located, it is within the Imperial Gardens in the Wen Hua Gong - the cultural palace of Beijing, surrounded by the silence of the forbidden city.

This area, forming part of the imperial palace, is surrounded by the concealed yet imposing beauty of the Forbidden City, with trees hundreds of years old and garden landscaping in typical Chinese style.

The school is decorated in traditional Chinese style in order to maintain the sacred nature of the building.

Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public plaza, and the connected metro station is only a short walk away.

Other places of interest within walking distance from the school include: Changan Street, Beihai Park, Jingshan Park, the Museum of Chinese Art, Wang fu jing (the most famous shopping street in Beijing), many restaurants, shops and the fascinating night market.

Additional school information

THE BASICS Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held 8:00am to 12:00 noon - min age 18 - Max. 8 students per class - course length limited only by visa restrictions. NOTE: A visa is required for this program - so plan to book atleast 10 weeks before your start date.

Standard group course: (20 lessons per week)
Intensive group course: (30 lessons per week)

Receive transferable credits for your course
Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Alternative Classes & Courses:
Tai Chi Training Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions.
Chinese Painting An introduction to Chinese painting.

Teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. Chinese programs designed for all levels of the language and a lot emphasis is placed upon the speaking ability of the student.

In addition to the normal classes, audio and video equipment, songs and local Chinese newspapers are used to promote the many different ways the language can be used.

After classes are over for the day our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life.

Examples : could include Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, martial arts, qigong, taiji, and other subjects related to Chinese culture or society. It also arranges for students to visit villages, factories, and schools around country.

Social activities & attractions in Beijing

What to see at the weekends: The Badaling Section of The Great Wall, The Ming Tombs, Zheng Yang Gate (watch tower), Lu Gou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge), LiuLiChang Cultural Street, Tian'anmen Square, Liyuan Theatre (Beijing Opera, known as "China's State Opera"), The Alter of the Sun & the Summer Palace.

Day & Weekend excursions around Beijing

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Guesthouse: Private room (or double room can be arranged for two students travelling together), breakfast & lunch are included from Monday-Friday, breakfast is included on the weekends.

We offer two-star guesthouses within easy reach of the Beijing school (maximum distance from the school is 30 minutes by metro). Guestrooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom. Some guestrooms may be air-conditioned or have televisions. A room cleaning service is included and laundry service is available for a small feee.

The guesthouses do not offer cooking facilities, however, breakfast is served in the guesthouse and lunch is served at school during the week.
Additional information on our guesthouses

Hotel: Private room (or double room can be arranged for two students travelling together), breakfast included. Each room contains an en-suite bathroom, television, telephone, air conditioning, expansive lobby, Internet access, and hotel cafés/restaurants.

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