CIEE Gap Year in Shanghai, China: Chinese Language & Culture
Program Overview
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture, learning Mandarin in China’s most Westernized city.
Spend a semester abroad honing your Mandarin fluency. Study with native-speaking instructors, taking 20 hours of classes per week to improve your language skills. Put your knowledge into practice in your dorm, while shopping, relaxing, and learning local customs.
Outside the classroom, you’ll get to know you...
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture, learning Mandarin in China’s most Westernized city.
Spend a semester abroad honing your Mandarin fluency. Study with native-speaking instructors, taking 20 hours of classes per week to improve your language skills. Put your knowledge into practice in your dorm, while shopping, relaxing, and learning local customs.
Outside the classroom, you’ll get to know your new city and classmates, visiting historic sites like Zhujiajiao, a preserved water town, and the peaceful Chongming Island. Foster new friendships and improve your Mandarin in an authentic setting, creating a life-changing experience you’ll remember forever!
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Post High School
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- American
Updated Jul 17, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Shanghai, China
Types & Subjects
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-25
Duration
- Post High School
Starts At
Refund Policy
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