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GAC Chinese Language Immersion Program

by: Go Abroad China Ltd.

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Master Mandarin in China with Go Abroad China's 22-year legacy. We offer four program types tailored to your goals: -University Program – Study at top partners like SJTU, Peking University, and BLCU with expert-led classes and accredited credits. -Small Group Program – Learn in intimate classes of 10-15 students with flexible durations and Business Chinese tracks. -Homestay Program – Achieve aut...

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Program Highlights

Learn at China’s most prestigious institutions, including Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai JiaoTong University, and Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU).

Tailor your study with flexible options: small groups, 1-on-1 tutoring, HSK prep, and cultural electives for all skill levels, from 1 week to 1 year.

Receive accredited, transferable university credits applicable to your home degree program during your short- or long-term study.

Live authentically with homestay, shared apartment, or campus dormitory housing for full language practice and daily cultural integration.

Focus on learning while we handle logistics: visa support, airport pickup, accommodation, a local SIM card, and 24/7 personal assistance.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Beijing, China
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Trimester
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Chinese Language
Focus Areas:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Gap Year
  • Homestays
  • See more
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • European
  • British
  • Canadian
  • Australian
See more
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Awards

Top Rated Program Study Abroad in China 2025
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Intern Abroad2025 Finalist - Innovation in Community College Programming2025 Winner - Innovation in Community College ProgrammingCommunity Choice Awards 2024 WinnerGoOverseas Top Language Schools 2024National logo6AQC approved Level 5 coursesCommunity Choice Awards 2023 - Best Gap Year ProviderGoAbroad Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program, 2023 FinalistGOCCA Silo BadgeZero Carbon

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.84

Total Reviews

107

Chinese language is really that big

February 14, 2026by: Olivia Thompson - Canada

Program: GAC Chinese Language Immersion Program

9

whenever i was watching any Chinese or Japanese movies or something i was like what language is this like looks really complicated and hard, and then growing up i really wanted to explore the rich Chinese culture and learn the language, haha still i can't speak fluently but i loved it. i went on a month program with homestay by the help of program provider (Go Abroad China) and i want to see i really feel to go again and just live the rest of my life there with my host Chinese family like i never felt like i am a stranger but i was always kept closer. I was practicing with them Chinese while doing anything haha even cooking and i felt like finally i am speaking with a Chinese person.

Come on it was really amazing and wonderful journey

This program is total language saturation.

January 03, 2026by: Sofia Costa - United States

Program: GAC Chinese Language Immersion Program

10

This program is total language saturation. From morning classes focused on conversational fluency to afternoons where the city became my classroom, Mandarin ceased to be a subject and became my environment. The homestay was the cornerstone; my host family’s patience and inclusion turned daily routines into practical lessons, from cooking to local customs. Structured activities like calligraphy and tea ceremonies were enjoyable, but the real growth happened in unplanned moments—asking for directions, joking with market vendors, and thinking in Chinese without translation. This isn't just study abroad; it's cultural and linguistic deep-dive training.

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Go Abroad China Ltd. responded to this reviewJanuary 03, 2026

Hi Sofia, You've perfectly captured the essence of total language saturation—where Mandarin becomes your entire environment, not just a subject. We love that your homestay provided the cornerstone for learning through daily life, and that real growth flourished in those unplanned, authentic moments. Thank you for sharing your deep-dive journey into language and culture. Warmly, The Go Abroad China Team

This program redefines immersion.

December 27, 2025by: Saskia Vogel - United States

Program: GAC Chinese Language Immersion Program

10

This program redefines immersion. It is a full-spectrum language acquisition protocol where Mandarin ceases to be a subject and becomes your environment's operating system. The formal morning classes at the Beijing institute built a robust syntactic framework, but the true fluency was forged in the furnace of daily life: negotiating a taxi fare, interpreting the chatter in a crowded tea house, and navigating the delicate dance of family dynamics within my homestay. GAC’s design is brilliant—it provides the scaffolding (classes, activities, support) and then trusts you to build your own linguistic reality within it. I didn't just learn to speak Chinese; I learned to listen to the city's heartbeat and think in its cadence. This is not a course; it is a transformation.

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Go Abroad China Ltd. responded to this reviewDecember 29, 2025

Hi Saskia, You've captured the essence of our program perfectly—a full-spectrum immersion where Mandarin becomes the very operating system of your life. We love that you built your linguistic reality within the scaffolding we provided, learning to think in the city's cadence. Thank you for sharing this powerful story of transformation. Warmly, The Go Abroad China Team

Program Details

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Locations

  • Beijing, China

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Chinese Language
  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Gap Year

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • European
  • British
  • Canadian

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Language Lessons
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview

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Interviews

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Catherine Smith

Participated in 2024

Alumni

I have always been fascinated by different cultures, and China’s rich history and language intrigued me.

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Master Mandarin in China with Go Abroad China's 22-year legacy. We offer four program types tailored to your goals: -University Program – Study at top partners like SJTU, Peking University, and BLCU with expert-led classes and accredited credits. -Small Group Program – Learn in intimate classes of 10-15 students with flexible durations and Business Chinese tracks. -Homestay Program – Achieve authentic fluency through daily life with a vetted local family, combined with formal instruction. -High School Program – Safe, supervised cultural immersion for ages 13-18 with interactive classes, peer exchanges, and workshops. All levels welcome—beginner to advanced. Choose one week to a full academic year, add one-on-one tutoring or HSK prep, and earn transferable credits. Our all-inclusive sup...

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