Study Abroad in China – Earn College Credits
Program Overview
CLI's study abroad program combines accredited university coursework with one-on-one Mandarin instruction in Guilin, a city in southern China known for its karst mountains and the Li River. Students earn college credit through Guangxi Normal University (GXNU), CLI's academic partner, and receive an official GXNU transcript for transfer to their home university.
Most instruction at CLI is one-on-o...
CLI's study abroad program combines accredited university coursework with one-on-one Mandarin instruction in Guilin, a city in southern China known for its karst mountains and the Li River. Students earn college credit through Guangxi Normal University (GXNU), CLI's academic partner, and receive an official GXNU transcript for transfer to their home university.
Most instruction at CLI is one-on-one, so lessons move at your pace, not the pace of a 30-person classroom. Students choose a standard or intensive track based on how many weekly hours of Chinese they want. Those who need non-language credits can add English-taught courses, or they can put every credit toward Mandarin. The optional Pengyou Program pairs each student with a local GXNU student for language exchange and a built-in fri...
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- Academic Year
- Chinese Language
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Locations
- Guilin, China
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Chinese Language
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
Starts At
- 3 weeks: $2,480
- 9 weeks: $5,930
- semester (15 weeks): $10,290
- academic year (32 weeks): $18,620
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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