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Study and Live in China for Long Term

6 Months to 1 Year

Take your Chinese language skills to the next level with our comprehensive Chinese course designed to enhance your proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

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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 not included.
1 Semester 2 Semesters
US$ 4980 US$ 9500

FAQ

Are there any specific starting dates for this course?

You can join this course every Monday during the year. The starting is very flexible according to your schedule.

Will you assist with the visa application?

Yes, we will send you the necessary documents to apply for a Chinese visa.

What does the tuition fee include?

2 hours of group Chinese classes Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week

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How long does this program last?

This program lasts for 1 semester (16 weeks). If you sign up for 2 semesters, the Chinese classes will 32 weeks in total.

If I cannot study for 16 weeks, can I get a refund?

The semester program has a fixed amount of 16 weeks. If you cannot study for 16 weeks, the tuition fee cannot be refunded once the visa is issued.

Does this program include accommodation?

No, this program does not include accommodation.

How do I find an apartment in Chengde?

Renting an apartment close to Keats in Chengde is very easy. We can contact the housing agency to show you different apartments and you can decide which one to take. The service fee paid to the housing agency is one month’s rent. For the first 1 or 2 days after you arrive, you can stay in a hotel in Chengde until you find an apartment.
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.)
  • Accommodation registration
  • Visa extension or visa paperwork
  • 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

Level Vocabulary Grammar Class Time Textbook
Beginner 500 50 Mon to Fri 8:30-10:30 Developing Chinese
Elementary 1000 100 Mon to Fri 10:30-12:30 Developing Chinese
Intermediate 2000 200 Mon to Fri 13:30-15:30 Developing Chinese
Advanced 3000 300 Mon to Fri 15:30-17:30 Developing Chinese
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2 hours of group Chinese classes Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week
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  • Textbook
  • Transportation
  • Your accommodation in Chengde
  • Personal miscellaneous expenses

Testimonials

I think Keats is one of the best language schools I have ever been to. My teacher is such an amazing person. She is so good at teaching. She makes classes fun. I have learned a lot of vocabulary during my time here. I would really recommend coming to learn Mandarin Chinese at Keats School.

Josephine | Indonesia - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

I’ve had an amazing time at Keats. I am amazed at how much I’ve learned over the last 3 weeks and I will be really sad to go. We are already planning on our next trip of coming back because we had such a fantastic time here. They really tailor the Chinese language course to you and your individual needs.

Kim | UK - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

All teachers are really lovely. The teaching level at Keats is so much higher. I really love the city. It is very comfortable to get around. I fully recommend Keats. It is a great place to study Chinese in China. We are looking forward to coming back again later this year.

Paul | UK - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

I have to say it’s tons of fun. I have been here for 2 weeks. Not knowing what it was gonna be like, I was more than surprised at how great it is. The teachers are great, they are understanding. They do a Chinese language program that suits just you. The location is perfect for learning Chinese in China.

Sanny | USA - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

Last year I started studying Chinese at University. The reason that I came here is that currently, I’m preparing for the HSK 5 test. Also, I heard that this is one of the best schools to study Mandarin in China. After I came here I realized that Kunming is a pretty cool city to live in and with regards to the teachers’ teaching methods, I think they’re very professional. And I think the language environment is good so now I’m ready to take the HSK 5.

Liam | UK - HSK Test Preparation Course

I’ve been at Keats school and Kunming now for one month doing the one-on-one Chinese lessons with two different teachers. I really enjoy it. Both of my teachers are very friendly and patient. They really helped me to improve my Chinese, both of my reading and speaking. I really enjoy studying Chinese in Kunming as well. This city is really beautiful and the weather is nice, the air is clean. It’s one of the best cities in China to study Chinese.

Claudia | Australia - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

At Keats, I have a lot of opportunities to practice what I have learned. I really like this school, because I can learn Chinese in one-on-one style, so I think this is the best immersion program in China and my teacher is the best teacher. I feel that without my teacher, my Chinese will definitely not improve so much. I’m very happy because, at Keats, I have improved my Chinese significantly.

Nicholas | Canada - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

Kunming is a fantastic city. The weather here is great. The school is excellent. The instructors are very helpful, very friendly. I strongly recommend that anybody who is looking for a Chinese language school in China come here to study. Kunming and Keats School are much better than any other place.

Alibaba | USA - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

I decided to learn Chinese in Kunming because I like smaller cities and I like the climate here. We had four hours a day study here and my dear teacher taught me very much and never lost her patience with me. It was a really wonderful experience to be here and I recommend Keats school and the teachers here to everyone who likes to learn Chinese in China.

Dr. Med. Beatrice | Austria - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

Listening and speaking in the classroom every day has improved my communication skills. After three weeks, my new words and sentences became more and more natural and fluent. Now I am used to thinking in Chinese, and I understand better what other people say, to be able to have real conversations with other people.

Judith | USA - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

I can’t tell you how much I liked it. The thing I liked about the teachers and the teaching method is that there is so much flexibility. The other thing I liked about the teaching is the combination of classic textbook learning and going outside. I loved it! I like getting to know other students. Everybody shared the same goal and that’s making their Chinese better. Kunming is a big city, but it is very safe to live here. Another thing I liked about Keats is the idea that people here help you. I can’t recommend it enough. I think it was a valuable experience. Looking forward to coming back!

Jean | USA - Intensive One-on-one Chinese Immersion Course

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 -