Language Schools China

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Learn Chinese in Beijing! Our Chinese school in Beijing is located in the right city center of Beijing, close to the Embassy area.
Facilities: 8 bright classrooms; class break in the downstairs relaxation area; the balconies overlooking the central; courtyard garden; up-to-date facilities and Internet access.
Students nationalities: In general, 30% of the students come from North America, 30% come from West Europe, the rest come from other parts of the world.

HIGHLIGHTS
Our Chinese school in Beijing is located in the China Central Place complex and is easy reach to Beijing’s most popular shopping destinations. It is situated 5 minutes drive of the airport expressway. Moreover, the school is situated in a brand new office building - the Beijing Fortune Plaza. Our chinese school in Beijing offers several modern and convenient facilities as well as a wide range of activities for its students.

COURSE
Type of course: Mandarin Chinese
Exam preparation: HSK exam
Number of lesson/week: 20, 25 or 30 classes.
Course duration: 50 minutes/class
Course content: The fundamental aspects of the language are studied. The courses are particularly oriented on communication so as to help students to improve their comprehension and oral expression skills.
Test on arrival: yes
Number of students per class: 10 students maximum from different nationality.
Course material: included (partially)
A certificate will be offered at the end of the stay.

ACADEMIC STAFF
Our Chinese school in Beijing has over 100 teachers. All of the teachers are professionally trained, each one has a university degree, and some also hold a masters degree and a certificate to teach Chinese as a foreign language. Strong professional skills together with a warm and caring attitude is required for its teachers.

LOCATION
Beijing a metropolis in northern China is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC).Beijing is also one of the four municipalities of the PRC, which are equivalent to provinces in China's administrative structure.
Beijing is China's second largest city, after Shanghai. It is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields.
The Chinese capital is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. It will host the 2008 Summer Olympics. Beijing received 3.1 million people/times of overseas tourists in 2002, which brought to the city a total of tourist revenue of 3.1 billion U.S. dollars. Beijing was regarded by the national tourist authority as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in China. Learn chinese in Beijing!
Beijing thrives today as the political and cultural capital of China as well as a center of international activity and an important socialist base. Enjoy our Chinese school in Beijing!

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LOCATION MAP - CHINESE SCHOOL IN BEIJING:

SCHOOL TYPE :

Chinese school

ACCOMMODATION :

- Shared flat: single room; shared bathroom and kitchen. The flats are located within 30 minutes from the chinese school in Beijing by public transport.
- Host Family: (only for students with an intermediary Chinese level): single room, half board (breakfast and evening meal). The chinese host families live within 50 minutes from the chinese school in Beijing.

ACTIVITIES :

Our chinese language school in Beijing is dedicated to take the students out of the classroom to participate in excursions and cultural activities (Various visits thought Beijing; Chinese Martial Arts: Tai Qi and Kung Fu; Chinese Calligraphy; Culture and History Workshops…).
Students are responsible for any fees related to these optional activities.
Enjoy yourself and learn chinese in Beijing!

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ELIGIBILITY :

ELIGIBILITY: 16+
Minimum language level: beginner
VISA You should apply for an L Visa (tourist visa) by your flight tickets before you enter in China. This visa is normally valid for 30 to 90 days. Please note that the school will help you to find a qualified visa agent in China to extend your visa if necessary.

DEADLINE :

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen.

CONDITIONS - CHINESE SCHOOL IN BEIJING :

CHINESE SCHOOL IN BEIJING


MANDARIN CHINESE

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- Courses (see options)
- Accommodation (see options)
- Course books (only the first one)
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (40 euros)

EXTRA ACTIVITES :

ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
- Regular airlines to Beijing: Air China (www.airchina.com); China Eastern Airlines (www.chinaeasternairlines.com.ch); Dragonair (www.dragonair.com); Air France (www.airfrance.com); Skyjet (www.skyjet.co.uk)...
Nearest airport: Beijing Capital International Airport (http://en.bcia.com.cn), which is located in northeast of Beijing.

Transfer possibilities: pick-up at your arrival and assistance until the place of living and/or return transfer at the end of the stay; Cost for each way: 40 EUR.

LIVING COST
Big Mac Price Index: EU= $3.73; China = $1.20 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
Approximately exchange rate: 1 EUR = 10 RMB
Social costs:
Bus ticket = €0.10 (RMB 1)
Can of soda = € 0.20 (RMB 2)
Taxi = €1 (for the first 3 km) and €0.20 per additional km)
Dinner at a Chinese restaurant for 4 people = €1.40 each ( RMB 15).
Fast food = €1.85 (RMB 20).