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Chinese Language Institute (CLI)
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Join the Chinese Language Institute (CLI) and learn Chinese through one-on-one language training and complete immersion. Located in the famed southern city of Guilin and officially affiliated with Guangxi Normal University, CLI delivers intensive Mandarin, College Study Abroad, China Seminar, and Te
LTL Language School
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LTL Language School is a perfect fit for students looking to improve their Mandarin quickly. Our comprehensive Chinese programs allow students m...
Go Abroad China Ltd.
4.81
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Experience the ultimate Chinese language immersion in China with Go Abroad China’s award-winning Mandarin programs for university students, teena...
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Lingoinn Teacher Homestay
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Lingoinn offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Chinese language while experiencing authentic local culture through our homestay ...
See All 8 ProgramsThat's Mandarin
4.97
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Learn Chinese fast! With intensive classes, you will make rapid progress together with a group of peer learners. This program is designed for students who want to accomplish more within a shorter period. That’s Mandarin offers classes with top-quality teachers, relevant modern content, an in-house
See All 2 ProgramsOmeida Chinese Academy
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Learn Mandarin Chinese in a charming destination! Omeida Chinese Academy's Comprehensive Course package provides students with a weekly schedule of 15 to 30 lessons tailored to individual needs. Each course is taught by a professionally trained teacher in a class of no more than 2-6 students. The a
See All 3 ProgramsWuxi Schönberg Education Technology Co.,Ltd
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Schönberg Education specializes in language training, offering high-quality education. It is our honor to help over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries enhance their language skills. Our class includes Daily Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK test, Technical Chinese, Spoken Chinese, Business En
See All 2 ProgramsXMandarin Chinese Language School
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Find your balance in our structured small-group classes. Two lessons each day for two or three days a week give students spare time to study and take on other activities. Encouraging interaction and unrelenting progress, our beginner-level courses mainly focus on practical Chinese speaking and liste
See All 3 ProgramsSN Mandarin Chinese School
4.64
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Choose our Intensive Course in Shanghai to immerse yourself deeply in Chinese learning and start speaking! This program also includes visa support. 1. Types of Groups: a) Small: Intensive 30 (6 lessons/day - 5 times/week) Intensive 20 (4 lessons/day - 5 times/week) Flexible 12 (4 lessons/day - 3 ti
See All 3 ProgramsLanguage Vacation
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Enjoy your summer Chinese language vacation in the largest city in China at the mouth of the Yangtze River. The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower
See All 5 ProgramsWeihai Chuanyue Cultural Exchange Co., Ltd.
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Are you dreaming of immersing yourself in Chinese culture? Join Chuanyue Cultural Exchange, a professional Chinese Au Pair agency with 10+ years of placement experience! Our program offers a transformative gap year experience, blending independence, language learning, cultural exchange, and adve
LoPair Culture Exchange
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Immerse yourself in China in this tailored journey of adventure, business culture, and language. Go on an unforgettable summer program designed to blend academic learning with deep cultural discovery. Offered in partnership with top Chinese universities and language institutions, it allows you to f
See All 2 ProgramsLanguBridge Education Centre
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By hosting our summer programs on a university campus, students are provided with a safe and quiet learning environment. By studying intensive courses with 20 classes per week, staying on campus or with our carefully selected host family, and participating in various cultural activities and trip
RICH Chinese Summer Camp
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RICH Chinese Summer Camp is a university-based, full-board Chinese summer camp for international students ages 8–17. Designed for non-native Chinese learners, the program combines structured language learning, real campus life, and supervised cultural immersion in China. For 2026, RICH offers one u
Silk Mandarin - Language Training Institute
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Silk Mandarin's Chinese Camps 2026 are now open for enrollment - Winter, Spring & Summer adventures await! Experience their thoughtfully designed immersive Mandarin practice with fun, real-life speaking tasks, exciting cultural activities ranging from culinary arts to ancient traditions, and thrill
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Discover The Really Chinese Immersion Camp—your ultimate gateway to immersive Chinese learning, authentic cultural experiences, and global connections across China’s iconic cities! Designed to blend practical language progress with unforgettable cultural adventures, this program offers a dynamic, sa
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Learn Chinese in the heart of Beijing with PLUS Language Studies and experience language learning alongside authentic Chinese culture. Our partner school offers both group and private Chinese lessons, allowing you to choose the format that best suits your goals and learning style. You can also enri
Q Language Ltd
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We have Intensive Chinese courses, with group classes consisting of multinational students 18 years and older, running for 15 or 24 hours per week. You can also convert 3 hours of group lessons into an hour of private lessons with a flexible schedule, from beginner to advanced levels available. Cla
CET Academic Programs
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Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art
The National Registration Center for Study Abroad
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Learn Chinese through an institution dedicated to providing the highest quality Chinese programs to students. They take pride in their enthusiastic and highly professional staff and teachers, and in their comprehensive and dynamic curriculum. The faculty is professionally trained, with each one
See All 2 ProgramsDAO MANDARIN
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Dao Mandarin`s 1-on-1 program is the most effective way to learn Mandarin with personalized attention from a highly qualified teacher. Available both online and in Beijing, this program is designed for learners of all ages, from kids to adults. Why Choose Our 1-on-1 Program? Flexible Location – St
A Guide to Language Study Abroad in China
Best Cities
The world’s top companies operate in at least one of China’s three leading cities: Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Beijing. Therefore, these three cities have the largest number of language schools in China and serve as the best places to study languages abroad.
Hong Kong is a global trading hub and one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The city’s historical roots as a British colony make it an “East meets West” city. If you’re just beginning to study Chinese, you might want to consider attending a language school in Hong Kong as the majority of residents speak English.
Shanghai is China’s economic capital and the largest city in China, with over 14 million people. This exciting city is a fusion of Eastern and Western culture, and is the most international area in all of China. Boasting over 50 skyscrapers in its skyline, while still containing small historical markets throughout the city, you’ll see firsthand the juxtaposition of old and new.
Beijing is the capital of China and the center for the country’s political entities. The city also houses seven UNESCO world heritage sites, making it the perfect place for language students interested in learning more about China’s history.
Popular Languages
When deciding which language program to select, consider your language goals. Do you want to learn a specific dialect? Do you want to utilize Chinese for your career path? If so, which dialect will be more useful in business settings? Considering questions like these can really help you focus on the important aspects needed in your language program in China.
Chinese is the choice language of study in China by far. There are a variety of language programs in China which offer many types of language learning opportunities. As one of the most important languages in international business and relations, it only makes sense to study Chinese in China.
It’s important to keep in mind that there are 56 different ethnicities in China and a multitude of dialects spoken throughout the country. However, the popular dialects taught at language schools in China are Mandarin (spoken in Beijing), Wu (spoken in Shanghai), and Cantonese (spoken in Hong Kong).
Though it may seem counterintuitive, English is another great option for language schools in China. Given the roles that Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai play on the international stage, English has been adopted as a commonly-spoken language in all three locations.
Ways to Study Languages in China
Language class sizes can vary depending on the program’s focus. Private lessons tend to be one-on-one with a teacher, while group lessons can have up to 20 students. Generally speaking, as language programs do involve a low student-to-teacher ratio, classes usually do not sit more than 20 students, with average class sizes ranging from 10 to 15 students per class.
The class length also depends on the type of language program you choose; if it’s an intensive program, students might study for up to eight hours per day with two four-hour sessions, while long-term semester or year-long programs might heavily focus on language study each day, combined with other cultural classes throughout the week. University programs, culture centers, homestays, and language exchanges are all options for studying languages in China.
A number of programs offer culture electives, social activities, and guided tours. These out-of-class settings are designed to broaden a student’s awareness of Chinese culture, history, and lifestyle, while dually improving each student’s linguistic ability. Language schools in China entail a time-intensive process, as does language study abroad in general, and the more you are involved in each program component, the faster your language skill will progress.
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Studying and living in China is affordable compared to Western standards. Eating out for a local lunch can cost around $5 and Boba milk tea less than $2. Living expenses often depend on each student’s lifestyle. It’s relatively easy to cut back on costs, especially by avoiding buying imported Western goods; items that are not natively found in China, like wine and dairy products, can cost more than in your home country.
Air pollution might be a factor in your decision of which language school to attend in China. If you experience health issues that affect the heart or lungs, you might want to consider limiting your outdoor activity or wearing a N95 mask in bigger cities. Some language programs in China will even offer housing that includes an air filter system because pollution levels are so significant in some areas.
Studying Chinese in China can provide you with the opportunity for career advancement and increase your competitiveness in the global job market too. There is no shortage of need for individuals who can communicate with corporations in China’s booming economy.
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