Description

Students from around the world have learned Chinese through our customizable study abroad offerings and extensive experience in arranging homestays. As the immersive environment of a homestay is by far one of the most effective ways to study a foreign language, it is the cornerstone of all our programs. Additionally, the homestay experience provides exposure to Chinese culture that just can't be found in the classroom. Live with one of Lotus' over 2,000 carefully selected host families and watch your Chinese improve faster than you ever imagined.

Benefits and opportunities at Lotus:

* Live with a local Chinese family and immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture
* Practice Chinese while enjoying daily breakfast and dinner with your host family
* Enroll in daily intensive language courses according to your individual preferences
* Explore Beijing's historical and cultural landmarks during afternoon or weekend excursions
* Participate in activities such as calligraphy lessons, cooking class, and a traditional Chinese medicine workshop
* Volunteer at local senior centers and schools
* Participate in a part-time internship at a local business or association in Beijing
* Cap your program off with travel to some of China's most remarkable locations
* Rest assured with assistance and supervision provided by our on-site staff

Visit our website for details and to see previous students' feedback and video testimonials!

Highlights

When beginning to learn Chinese language, culture and business of China, it's hard to get far without having contact with the local people. Our unique 'Learn Chinese with Homestay' program gives you a great opportunity to live with a Chinese family, and have close contact with their culture, while studying at reputable universities in China. By staying with your host family, you will not only get a 'home-away-from-home' feeling, but will also have an opportunity to participate in a unique inter-cultural experience that you just can't get from staying in campus dormitories. That's why our unique program stands out from many other companies that provide study abroad in China programs.

Languages

• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese
• English

Cost in US$:

1,610 - 5,480 per summer; 4,580-7,980 per semester

Program Fees Include:

- Registration and all paperwork
- Homestay including private bedroom, breakfast & dinner, computer and DSL service
- Assistance and supervision, provided by our on-site staff
- Excursions and trips, as mentioned in program description
- Texts and other required materials
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Orientation Package which includes: Chinese-English-Chinese dictionary, map of Beijing, phone card of 100RMB and a mobile SIM card
- Welcome dinner and other stuff prepared by the host family

Credit Available

yes

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-4 weeks

Lotus Educational Foundation's Mission Statement

At Lotus Educational Foundation, we endeavor to create and provide an Environment to Nurture Learning, Imagination and Growth of a future generation focusing on the cultural Health and Traditions of the east and the west, Enriching the minds of all from different Nations in our Effort to celebrate and bridge our Differences.

Year Founded

2000