Gap Year Programs in China,Beijing

Being an au pair in China is a really good way to experience life there. You get to live with a Chinese family, which means you're surrounded by the culture every day. I got to travel, try a lot of new food, and learn about their customs up close. Living with a Chinese family helped me understand their lifestyle better and made the whole experience more meaningful. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that you might feel a bit alone at first—you have to figure things out on your own, like exploring your neighborhood and getting used to everything but finding other au pairs nearby makes a big difference and can turn the experience into something really fun and memorable.

Perfect option for a GAP year

April 20, 2025by: Aurelia Braun - GermanyProgram: LTL Language School || Learn Chinese (11 Cities)

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I stayed in Beijing LTL location for two months. I really enjoyed my stay. Any issues that I encountered where taken care of and you can reach the student advisor any time. I did encounter a problem with my first home stay, but the school handled the situation very professionally and I was able to switch. During my stay I met different people from all over the world and made lots of new friends as well. My teacher (Alice) did a great job as well. She is very patient and you can really tell that she loves her job! I can definitely recommend! ;)

life as an aupair

April 24, 2025by: Meline Zalinyan - ArmeniaProgram: Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program

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Being an au pair in China is a really good way to experience life there. You get to live with a Chinese family, which means you're surrounded by the culture every day. I got to travel, try a lot of new food, and learn about their customs up close. Living with a Chinese family helped me understand their lifestyle better and made the whole experience more meaningful. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that you might feel a bit alone at first—you have to figure things out on your own, like exploring your neighborhood and getting used to everything but finding other au pairs nearby makes a big difference and can turn the experience into something really fun and memorable.

Perfect option for a GAP year

April 20, 2025by: Aurelia Braun - GermanyProgram: LTL Language School || Learn Chinese (11 Cities)

8

I stayed in Beijing LTL location for two months. I really enjoyed my stay. Any issues that I encountered where taken care of and you can reach the student advisor any time. I did encounter a problem with my first home stay, but the school handled the situation very professionally and I was able to switch. During my stay I met different people from all over the world and made lots of new friends as well. My teacher (Alice) did a great job as well. She is very patient and you can really tell that she loves her job! I can definitely recommend! ;)

A Guide to Gap Year Programs in Beijing

Why Take a Gap Year in Beijing?

To say Beijing is impressive is an understatement. If ancient imperial structures like the Forbidden City or the Temple of Heaven don’t do it for you, the futuristic 1,000 foot skyscrapers will. There, you’ll find challenging internship and study abroad opportunities. Because Mandarin is the official language in this city, a language immersion gap year in Beijing will help you acquire one of the world’s oldest and (now) most widely spoken languages. Truly, a Beijing gap year will take you on journey of both ancient and modern.

Of course, gappers should make time to visit one of the world’s wonders, the Great Wall—on a clear day, you can see for miles as the stone and brick structure snakes over green peaks. Back in the city, you can trace its 3,000 years of history through the hutongs—the capital’s narrow alleyways. Get lost in the busy streets and neverending rings of highways that wrap around the city’s ancient gates. Hungry? Gap year programs in Beijing could never be complete without a taste of the traditional Peking Duck!

What are you waiting for? Read more to see how Beijing gap years will keep you busy!