Omeida Chinese Academy

Our daughter of 7 spent a week with Omeida. She happened to be the youngest in the particular group she was in. Our daughter had been learning Chinese for 3 years. Since my wife and I do not speak Mandarin, we chose this program for a more immersive experience. We were very glad to see the Chineses activities were not only in the classroom, but also out on the streets, parks, and markets. One activity our daughter did was to ask in Chinese strangers do perform a task with them -- like take a picture or jump in the air. It was a very fun and engaging way to speak Chinese to native speakers. The staff were very attentive to her. For example, they make sure she had an umbrella and was covered when it rained, they carried the heavier items for her when needed, and looked out for her needs. The staff also created an environment conducive to kindness among campers. For example, during the cave exploration activity, despite having overalls on, our daughter was a bit short and water would have gotten wet. The campers carried her where the water level was high to keep her dry. Our daughter had been asking to return again next year for a full two week program. We are making plans to do that!

I studied for 5 months at Omeida and learned a lot more than i thought i would learn. The environment is beautiful and everyone is very kind! You not only learn Chinese but also the Chinese culture. Overall was this a very great experience!

I studied at Omeida for 3 weeks in 2024, and returned for 3 months in 2025. Omeida offers an extremely efficient, effective and welcoming environment. All the teachers and staff I interacted with were patient and supportive, offering their timely assistance from the moment I applied for the course until the very end. Classes are small and inclusive, and provide an environment where all students are encouraged to practise their speaking and learn from their mistakes. The weekly cultural classes and weekend activities are especially memorable, where you can interact with students from the English school, and dive deeper into Chinese culture. Thank you Omeida!!