Location:

Beijing, China

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Sinology Institute's Intensive Chinese Program (hereafter referred to as ICP) has been specially designed for students wishing to advance their Chinese at a high pace. Students will take classes 20 hours a week for as long a period of time as desired (as a private school the Sinology Institute only takes off official holidays). The ICP aims to have students at HSK level 5 (out of 6) within one year of training. The HSK 5 is a prerequisite to enter most Chinese universities. The ICP is a great option for foreign students and professionals wishing to advance their Mandarin skills in a very short time. The course uses the 3S teaching system separating the speaking, listening and reading disciplines from the handwriting discipline. The course aims to have students speaking and reading at a basic linguistic competency level (HSK 3) within three months.

Chinese Classes: Four hours of Chinese classes Monday to Friday taking place in the mornings and early afternoons separated by Speaking, Listening, and Reading classes. If you are interested you may also participate in writing classes. Cultural Activities: From climbing the Great Wall, Kung Fu class, to visiting the Great Pandas at the Beijing Zoo, our cultural activities encompass all the things you want to have done before leaving Beijing.

Intensive Chinese Program: 4 Hours/day Chinese Classes - Participation in Weekly Cultural Activities - Textbooks and Learning Materials - Assistance with Accommodation - Visa Assistance - Airport Pickup - On-ground Support. Super Intensive Chinese Program: Same as above PLUS 2 Hours/day Extra Training and Tutoring - PDF and MP3 Notes, and Weekly Course Summary

Setting Description:

The Sinology Institute is located in a Hutong courtyard in the heart of Beijing just inside the Northern Second Ring Road. Its surroundings feature some of the most prominent sights in Beijing city, such as the Drum and Bell Towers, Houhai Lake and Nanluoguxiang. Most importantly, Beijing is the cradle of standard Mandarin Chinese - the official language of the People's Republic of China.

Cost:

Intensive Chinese Program: $850 USD/month Super Intensive Chinese Program: $1050 USD/month