Reviews

My 16-year-old son spent 6 weeks in Beijing with GAC's high school program. We were nervous sending him alone, but the homestay family treated him like their own child. He studied Mandarin in the mornings and went on cultural tours in the afternoons — the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and even a visit to a local high school. He came home speaking more Chinese than after two years of classes here, and with a second family in China. The 24/7 supervision gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend for any teen wanting a real cultural experience.

NOTE: i traveled to arcos with a college so they handled most of the logistics of payment and insurance and such. I took only Spanish with Arcos and it was a very nice class that I honestly wish we had for a longer period of time. Sometimes I wished it was as long as the excursions that we took, which were absolutely amazing and the Arcos team had deep insight so that our guide was never overwealmed by the amount of students/questions. They were able to translate and answer questions about Oaxaca during excursions and even recommend things to do/places to go during time off.

I recently completed a medical program experience in Faridabad (Delhi) with IVHQ. I would absolutely use them again for any future volunteering I may do and certainly recommend them to anyone else thinking about trying volunteering. The experience with IVHQ was excellent from the very beginning. Easy to use website. Clear information. Fair pricing. The preparation checklist left no room for errors and created a sense of confidence in the program and process before leaving home. There was clear support before leaving, while away and follow up when arriving home. It makes you feel that IVHQ genuinely care about your experience which is a great thing. We were well looked after in our home stay and had the best group during our stay. I’m 52, the eldest volunteer at the time was 77, the youngest 24, but we all had a common goal which is a great starting point. If you are considering volunteering I’d say go for it! With a one week option in lots of programs you can’t go wrong. I absolutely loved my whole time away and have already started looking into my next trip.

All the teachers and staff are very kind, friendly, and always helpful. I’m taking both speaking and grammar classes together, and time flies during the lessons. The teachers are excellent. There are fun events two or three times a month where students and teachers come together to have fun and learn at the same time. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their Chinese skills. Thank you very much。

Wuxi Schönberg Education Technology Co.,Ltd responded to this reviewApril 09, 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! Carlesso. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the opportunity to learn with other students. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon! Jiayou.❤️

The lessons and materials are perfect, as is the coordination and atmosphere. The teachers are helpful and highly qualified. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their Chinese. Thank you a lot.

Wuxi Schönberg Education Technology Co.,Ltd responded to this reviewApril 09, 2026

Hello Matilde, thank you so much for your wonderful message! We’re truly delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your experience in our school. It means a lot to us to know that the lessons, materials, and atmosphere are meeting your expectations. Our teachers and team are committed to offering the best support possible, and your kind words are a great motivation for all of us. We're thrilled to have you as part of our school! Jiayou. ❤️

Learning Mandarin has been a dream of mine for many years. I searched via ChatGPT and it gave me four options. I asked a friend, and they recommended That's Mandarin. As soon as I contacted them, they took care of everything! Support with visa, accommodation, everything! The classes are intense, but good. I created community, and it has been an amazing experience! I would strongly recommend.

I spent nine weeks at the Excellence Center learning colloquial Arabic. I enjoyed the classes a lot and My teacher Duha was very supportive. There was a great mix of content and activities and I improved a lot in the time I was there. Marwa and Osama do an outstanding job of running the center as well. They were always there when I needed anything, and I had a great time joining in on cooking classes, field trips, Iftar dinners during Ramadan, and Eid celebrations. Hebron is a very safe place to visit as well, so if you're concerned at all about this, don't be!

My trip to Fiji was an incredibly eye-opening and meaningful experience. I spent a month volunteering at a remote island primary school as well as a kindergarten on the mainland, which gave me insight into two very different educational settings. One of the highlights was building relationships with the children and becoming part of their daily routines. The students were warm, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, which made the experience very rewarding despite some of the challenges I observed. At the remote island primary school, I found the level of English comprehension quite surprising. While many students were able to speak English, they often struggled to understand sentence structure and meaning, particularly when it came to stories or more complex instructions. I also noticed differences in teaching practices, where students were often given work to complete independently with limited supervision or guidance, which was very different from what I am used to. Overall, the experience challenged my expectations and broadened my understanding of global education systems. It reinforced my interest in working with children and highlighted the importance of quality teaching, supervision, and inclusive practices in supporting all learners.

RRFB was my first marine biology experience and internship in general; I couldn't have asked for a more interesting, driven, and welcoming group to be a part of. The core employees come from a variety of different backgrounds, always willing to share their knowledge and meaningfully include you in team work. In other words, you feel like a strong, contributing part of the team in no time! They also share their knowledge on the island and all it has to offer as well, making for a fun experience outside of the workplace as well. I am glad to have taken a chance on this internship and couldn't recommend it enough for others too! I feel much better equipped as a diver and marine conservationist.

Silk Mandarin was highly recommended to me by a colleague and it has not disappointed. Yanqin is an extremely professional teacher who is diligent and facilitated excellent 1-on-1 online classes. The course content was fresh and very relevant for my career. Yanqin provided notes and recommendations after every class, making it easier for me to stay on track.