Description

Founded in 1982, this program is designed for beginning through advanced students. Located at the Beijing Institute of Education (BIE), CET Beijing is uniquely positioned to provide students with excellent language instruction in China's political, cultural and historical center and the home to "standard" Chinese. CET students are the only Americans on the campus, and CET's is the only program in Beijing that allows students the opportunity to live with Chinese roommates from local universities. The program includes a minimum 20 class hours of Chinese language instruction per week. Average class size is eight students with lower enrollments in the upper levels and oral courses.

Note that in addition to enrolling in the fall, spring and/or summer terms, students may also elect to participate in CET's January Term in Beijing. This is an intensive four week program for intermediate and advanced students of Chinese language. The program prepares students for continued study in China and is designed to make maximum use of Beijing's rich linguistic environment, with intensive classes and structured outings that contextualize students' language skills.

Highlights

* Beginning through advanced students study in small, intensive language classes
* Enjoy language practica that facilitate use of Chinese skills outside of the classroom
* Live with Chinese roommates
* Travel to off-the-beaten track locations
* Participate in activities arranged by CET's Resident Director

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese
• English

Subject Areas

• Asian Studies
• Chinese Language
• Culture
• Intensive Language
• Student Trips (non-credit)

Cost in US$:

Spring or Fall: USD 12,590, Summer: USD 6,790, JanTerm: USD 4,090 (please see CET's website for current pricing)

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition & transcript
* Online pre-departure information
* Pre-departure advising & orientation webinar
* Arrival day meet & greet
* On-site orientation
* Full-time resident staff
* Housing with Chinese roommate in double occupancy dormitory room
* Traveling seminars & excursions
* CET immersion activities
* Overseas university services
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Visa information packet & fees

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

*CET Asia Programs Scholarship *Outstanding Scholar Award *Marie H. Karger Memorial Scholarship for Women *Helen T. Lin Scholarship

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement

CET Academic Programs mission is to... * To create intensive study abroad programs for students who choose to be challenged, both academically and experientially. * To immerse students in our programs' off-the-beaten-path locations and unique subject matter. * To equip students with new skills, broader perspectives and an appreciation of cultural differences. * To create study abroad innovations for the field, and to serve as a resource to faculty and educational institutions in the development of programs abroad.

Year Founded

1982