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Description

School could not be better located! It is within the Imperial Gardens in the Wen Hua Gong, the cultural palace of Beijing, surrounded by the silence of the Forbidden City. This area is stunning with hundred-year-old trees and typical Chinese landscaped gardens. The school building maintains its sacred quality with is traditional Chinese decor.

The school is just a short walk from Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public plaza, and the connected metro station. Other places within walking distance include Changan Street, Beihai Park, Jingshan Park, the Museum of Chinese Art, Wang fu jing (the most famous shopping street in Beijing), countless restaurants, shops and the fascinating night market.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
- 4 lessons daily (20 group lessons per week)
- 6 lessons daily (30 group lessons per week)

* We accept all language levels / ages 18+
* Unlimited course length
* A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
* Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
* Loan of course materials are included
* Placement test and orientation on first day of course
* Maximum 8 students per group class

You have the following lodging options:
* Guesthouse (2 star): (private room)
- Double room arranged for students traveling together
- Breakfast and lunch (at school) included Monday-Friday
- Breakfast is included on the weekends
- Rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom
- Cleaning service included
- No cooking facilities
- Air conditioned and newly renovated
- Apartments are co-ed; bedrooms are same gender
- Shared kitchen including cooking utensils
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your apartment
- Located 20 - 30 minutes by public transport

* Hotel: (private room)
- Double room arranged for students traveling together
- Breakfast included daily
- Rooms have an en-suite bathroom
- Rooms have TV/Phone/AC
- Cleaning service included
- Shared kitchen including cooking utensils
- Bed linens and towels provided
- Located 20 - 30 minutes by public transport

Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students and optional weekend excursions. Tai Chi Training and Chinese Painting workshops are available.

Enjoy classes: Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, martial arts, qigong, taiji, and other subjects related to Chinese culture or society. It also arranges for students to visit villages, factories, and schools around country.

At the weekends: The Badaling Section of The Great Wall, The Ming Tombs, Zheng Yang Gate (watch tower), Lu Gou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge), LiuLiChang Cultural Street, Tian'anmen Square, Liyuan Theatre (Beijing Opera, known as "China's State Opera"), The Alter of the Sun & the Summer Palace.

Languages

• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese

Cost in US$:

Various

Cost Include Description:

- Selected language course
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000