AFS: High School Abroad in China
by AFS-USA
Program Overview
Study abroad in China to discover a fascinating intersection of ancient cultures and language with ultramodern infrastructure, innovation, and opportunity.
By living with a host family and studying at a local high school in China, you’ll be totally immersed in Chinese language and cultures. You’ll find China’s size and diversity make it an ideal place to explore vibrant and varied cultures, with...
Study abroad in China to discover a fascinating intersection of ancient cultures and language with ultramodern infrastructure, innovation, and opportunity.
By living with a host family and studying at a local high school in China, you’ll be totally immersed in Chinese language and cultures. You’ll find China’s size and diversity make it an ideal place to explore vibrant and varied cultures, with different regions offering wide-ranging cuisines and customs. Enjoy mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn, sip and savor Shanghainese xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), or slurp noodles of all sorts (mostly wheat in the North and rice in the South). Traditional celebrations, like the Lantern festival and Chinese New Year, happen throughout the year. Whether you go for a year or semester, you’ll experience ...
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Student Exchange
- American
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Beijing, China
Types & Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Student Exchange
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- In-Person Interview Required
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
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