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Chinese Class + Volunteer in China

As low as USD 300/week

2 hours of Chinese lessons per day + teaching English as a volunteer, accommodation included.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Arrive on any Sunday and start the lessons on Monday
  • You can study from 1 week to 1 year
  • 2 hours per day of group Chinese classes
  • Single room accommodation with private bathroom included
  • Live and do the volunteer work in Chengde (1 hour from Beijing)
  • Teach kids English for 2 hours a day at Keats English School in Chengde
  • The cheapest program at Keats
OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a Chinese language program on a tight budget? Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in China?

Volunteering to teach English in China can be a rewarding decision for several reasons:

Professional Benefits:

  1. Teaching experience for your resume
  2. Development of leadership and communication skills
  3. Potential career opportunities at Keats English School
  4. A workplace that has Chinese colleagues

Cultural Benefits:

  1. Immersion in Chinese culture and traditions
  2. Learning Mandarin Chinese at Keats
  3. Understanding the world’s largest population
  4. Experiencing diverse regional customs and cuisines

Personal Growth:

  1. Developing adaptability and problem-solving skills
  2. Building cross-cultural communication abilities
  3. Gaining independence and self-confidence
  4. Creating lifelong memories and friendships

Educational Impact:

  1. Making a difference in students’ lives
  2. Contributing to international understanding
  3. Helping bridge the cultural gap between East and West
  4. Supporting China’s growing demand for English education

Practical Benefits:

  1. Includes accommodation
  2. Opportunity to travel within China
  3. Valuable international living experience

Locations Available for This Program

#1 Learn Chinese in Chengde (Homestay)

Are you looking for a homestay in China? Check out Chengde, 1 hour from Beijing, by high-speed train! When you take the Intensive One-on-one Chinese Course and HSK Test Preparation Course with Keats in Chengde, you will live with a Chinese family. Interacting with your host family is an excellent way to improve your speaking and listening skills, as well as your cultural understanding. Chengde is a small city with a low living cost, so it is perfect for students who would like to study Chinese in China on a budget. Budget-friendly programs in Chengde are the Semester Chinese Program and Chinese Language Course + Volunteer in China. Chengde is also the birth place where Mandarin Chinese originated, so you will hear the most standard Mandarin everywhere in Chengde without any accent.

PRICE

Accommodation is included.
Weeks Prices
1-30 weeks US$ 300/week
31-52 weeks US$ 286/week

FAQ

Are there any specific starting dates for this course?

No, you can arrive on any Sunday and start the lessons on Monday.

Will you assist with the visa application?

Yes, we will send you the necessary documents to apply for a Chinese visa. Citizens from the following countries can enjoy the program on a 30-day visa-free policy:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand.

What does the tuition fee include?

  • 2 hours of group Chinese classes Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week
  • Single room accommodation with a private bathroom close to the school
  • Program Certificate

What should I do as a volunteer?

You need to teach English to kids 10 hours per week.

Will I need to create lesson plans to teach the students or is this more of an assistive role?

We’ll provide training on your required tasks, guiding you through our lesson plans. You’ll sometimes lead the class, and other times assist a Chinese teacher who will take the lead.

After you arrive, your dedicated advisor will help you with the following:
  • School orientation
  • A tour of the surrounding area (supermarket, hospital, SIM card, metro station, restaurants, post office, etc.)
  • Arranging train station drop-off
  • Collecting your learning feedback
  • Tracking your satisfaction with the program
  • Arranging lessons if you want to extend your stay or add extra lessons

FACTS ABOUT THIS COURSE

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  • 10 hours of group Chinese classes per week
  • Single-room accommodation with a private bathroom
  • Program certificate
  • Chengde high-speed train station pick-up and drop-off
  • Room cleaning once a week
  • 24/7 support

Testimonials

We use a lot of games to learn grammar and new words. We have really good teachers, really patient. She helps us a lot. Our class is really nice and we have people from all over the world, different countries. We often discuss topics in Chinese in our class. I live in the dorm of HI. It is very convenient. I don’t have to spend time traveling. You can just focus on learning Chinese.

SJOERD | Netherlands - HSK Test Preparation Course

I really enjoy coming here because it is like kind of a home for me. It is a great environment to learn Mandarin Chinese in China and meet great people from all over the world. Everyone here is extremely friendly. Kunming has a really nice climate. It is a very good mix of the modern city and also a lot of historic Chinese culture. Probably got the cleanest air in China and possibly the cleanest water too. I invite you to come to study Chinese in Kunming.

Steve | UK - HSK Test Preparation Course

The place is very cool. I am with a great group of people in my class, so coming to classes is very enjoyable. It is fun, and we have a lot of discussions, games, and activities. Our teachers are also very good, very supportive. Learning Chinese is intimidating at the start because you have so many questions. But I would advise coming to Keats because the atmosphere for learning is great. It is very relaxing. I would recommend the school.

Stew | UK -

I found Keats to be very good, the teachers are excellent and really take the students seriously. Kunming is the best place to learn Mandarin in China. The environment is awesome, no pollution. The air quality is great, good weather. The people here are very friendly. I come to take classes every day. I feel comfortable studying Chinese at Keats. I learned so many things, although I only studied at Keats for 2 months. I am really satisfied with my teacher. For us foreigners, Keats is the best Chinese school in China. Therefore, I would highly recommend Keats to all of you.

Vanya | BULGARIA -

My school is amazing. I recommend Keats because it is a more convenient way to learn Chinese in Kunming.

Viktor | Switzerland -

Our teachers are very helpful. They are amazing teachers. They helped us with our grammar, to get our sentence structure right. We asked a lot of questions. We did a lot of practical topics. My favorite topics were daily life, like when you go to a restaurant, what you can order.

Ansie | South Africa - Small Group Chinese Class

Why I study Chinese? It is the most spoken language in the world. One of my favorite methods of learning Chinese is to create sentences with new words. Kunming is great. I highly recommend this school.

Corne | South Africa - Small Group Chinese Class

Before I came to Keats, I had no confidence in my Chinese proficiency. I did not have the confidence to speak Mandarin Chinese and chat with Chinese people. However, after 4 months of study at Keats, I become more and more confident in speaking Chinese now. Studying Chinese in China at Keats has been the best decision I have ever made. There are many games in the class, and my teacher’s teaching methods are also very interesting. My experience at Keats has changed my view of China and Chinese people.

Filbert | Indonesia -

I think Kunming is a great city, the weather is really good. I really like Keats and found it is very organized. The teachers here are very good. They have a coffee shop and new classrooms, a new lounge area here now, so you can chill out with your friends and practice your spoken Chinese with natives. If you’re considering coming to Keats to study, I would really recommend it. It’s the best place to learn Mandarin and I think it will be a great experience for you.

Mike | Australia -