Description

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, and its new reputation as a cosmopolitan center of culture and design.

Today, Shanghai is the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.

Located in the heart of the city off Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai's premier shopping street (over 3 miles long) this area attracts thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world.

Highlights

* 5 Group Lessons Daily- 25 lessons per week

- We accept all levels
- A lessons usually lasts 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday starting at 9am
- Course materials are included
- You will take a placement test on the first Monday
- Maximum 15 students per group class

Lodging options:

* Homestay
- Private room
- Includes 3 meals daily
- Breakfast and dinner with family
- Lunch and snack at the school
- Travel time to school 20 - 45 minutes

Supervision, curfews and student info:
- This immersion offers very little supervision outside of class.
- Teens will expected to travel independently to/from the school each day.
- Recommended for the more independent and mature teenager.
- Open to students from the ages of 16 - 18
- Estimated students on the immersion: 25 - 40 students
- Staff ratio 1 counselor for every 12 students

After class activities:
- Enjoy a schedule of social and cultural activities during the week with other students and weekend excursions.
- One day excursion, two cultural activities and one field trip weekly.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours

Languages

• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese

Subject Areas

• Languages / Linguistics

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course and course length
- 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

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

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