Description

Budget study abroad. Low prices, high quality. Academic programs worldwide. Admission guaranteed. Open to all. Documents sent quickly. Earn college credit. Flexibility with program, housing, travel, and payment. Since 1990.

Study Mandarin or Cantonese in Hong Kong. Located in both the Yaumatei area of Kowloon and the Wanchai area of Hong Kong Island, the program provides an intensive and comprehensive learning program in conversation and Chinese reading and writing. All courses are conducted by qualified teachers, certified in teaching Chinese as a second language. Classes are small, with a maximum of 7 students per class, which assures that each student receives the maximum of individual attention. Beginners thru advanced levels are available.

Highlights

Low prices, high quality. Admission guaranteed. Open to all. Since 1990.

Students take 3 hours of class per day, Monday - Friday. Thus, 15 hours of classes per week, or 60 hours per month. It ncludes language lab. Classes are usually conducted in the morning. All students take a placement test to determine level, and then placed in the proper level course. All levels are offered, from the absolute beginners thru intermediate and advanced levels. Both Cantonese and Mandarin courses are available, with a major focus on "immersion - conversation" learning as well as reading and writing. Students are guided to speak only Cantonese or Mandarin in the classroom, and class size is kept small (7 or less), to maximize personal attention. All the courses are taught by qualified teachers from Hong Kong who has completed special training for teaching Chinese as a second language to non-native speakers. A transcript (Certificate) is awarded to all students upon completing the course. See the CSA website for details.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese
• English

Subject Areas

• Asian Studies
• Chinese Language
• Humanities
• Intensive Language
• Liberal Arts

Cost in US$:

45 USD to register. Low prices. See CSA website.

Program Fees Include:

Fee Includes: full tuition, registration, orientation on site, documents for visa, housing confirmation, and transcript (Certificate). The actual cost of housing is extra, as mentioned in housing section, but CSA does confirm host family housing. May arrange your own housing if preferred.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 - 2 months

Center For Study Abroad(CSA) - Budget Academic Programs's Mission Statement

Budget study abroad. Since 1990 (over 20 years), CSA continues to provide low cost academic programs worldwide. Open to all. Only 45 USD to register and be confirmed. Quick confirmations. Flexibility with program, housing, travel, and payments. Can pay balance upon arrival. Since 1990.

Year Founded

1990