Duration
1-52 WeeksLessons Per Day
4/6 HoursAccommodation
IncludedDaily Meals
Kunming, Beijing and ChengdeStudent Number
One-on-oneProgram Start
Any MondayTuition Starting From
US $710language levels
Any levelCourse Features
In the HSK Test Preparation Program, I will:
- Study Chinese one-on-one intensively by following the HSK course
- Prepare for the HSK test and pass the test in the shortest possible time
- Learn test-taking techniques to help me master the test
- Be provided with accommodation – single room with a private bathroom
- Have a personal and customized study plan created for me based on my current HSK level
Is this program
for me?
WHAT'S HSK?
China’s Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, known as HSK or the Chinese Proficiency Test, is a standardized test to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers.
HSK Certificates are:
（1）to certify that the holder has acquired the required Chinese Proficiency to enter a college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
（2）to certify that the holder can be exempt from taking the Chinese language course depending on the level of certification.
（3）as a basis for the employers to evaluate the Chinese proficiency of the job applicants.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
Keats has a professional team of excellent Chinese teachers. All the teachers in the HSK research team are carefully selected and have rich experience helping students with HSK preparation. You will learn the latest and most useful test-taking techniques created by our team. The Keats team will create personal study plans for you. Professional teachers will design the HSK class materials and track your progress according to your previous Mandarin Chinese level to make sure that you get the most value for the time you spend at Keats.
INTENSIVE AND EFFICIENT
One-on-one teaching is the fastest way to help you pass the HSK test. Four/Six hours of intensive Mandarin Chinese lessons with effective teaching methods per day will help you learn Chinese and master the HSK test as quickly as possible.
As an expert in the HSK test preparation program, Keats has taught a significant number of foreign students and has helped them successfully pass the test. We are highly professional in helping students master different Chinese language points and various test-taking techniques for the HSK test.
FULL SERVICE
Accommodation is included in the program. You will live in a single room with a private bathroom. We also provide free meals at the Kunming campus and Beijing campus, and one meal/day will also be offered by the Chengde homestay family. You can fully dedicate yourself to preparing for the HSK test.
HSK LEVELS
HSK 1
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse on topics of personal information, daily life, dining, transportation and hobbies, etc; and being able to practice relevant social interactions.
Quantitative indicators:
Being proficient with 269 syllables, 300 Chinese characters, 500 Chinese words, and 48 grammar points.
HSK 2
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse on topics of simple social activities, family life, study arrangement, shopping, dining, and personal feelings, etc; and being able to practice relevant social interactions.
Quantitative indicators:
Being proficient with 468 syllables (199 increased), 600 Chinese characters (300 increased), 1,272 Chinese words (772 increased), and 129 grammar points (81 increased).
HSK 3
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse on topics of traveling experience, course schedule, cultural and sports events, festivals and customs, education and occupation, etc; and being able to practice relevant social interactions.
Quantitative indicators:
Being proficient with 608 syllables (140 increased), 900 Chinese characters (300 increased), 2,245 Chinese words (973 increased), and 210 grammar points (81 increased).
HSK 4
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse on topics of community life, state of healthiness and wellbeing, campus life, daily working, animals, and plants, etc; and being able to practice relevant social interactions.
Quantitative indicators:
Being proficient with 724 syllables (116 increased), 1,200 Chinese characters (300 increased), 3,245 Chinese words (1,000 increased), and 286 grammar points (76 increased).
HSK 5
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse with topics of social relationships, lifestyles, learning methods, natural environment, social phenomenon, etc; and being able to practice relevant social interactions.
Quantitative indicators:
Being proficient with 822 syllables (98 increased), 1,500 Chinese characters (300 increased), 4,316 Chinese words (1,071 increased), and 357 grammar points (71 increased).
HSK 6
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse with topics of social life, business affairs, arguments and conflicts, social news, and comparison between China and other countries, etc; and being able to conduct relevant social missions.
Quantitative indicators:
Being proficient with 908 syllables (86 increased), 1,800 Chinese characters (300 increased), 5,456 Chinese words (1,140 increased), and 424 grammar points (67 increased).
HSK 7
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse on topics of social etiquette, science, and technology, culture, and arts, sports, emotions and affections, professional curriculum, etc; and being able to conduct relevant social interactions.
For example: being able to communicate with participants when attending a relatively formal meeting; being able to read and understand most learning materials of a professional subject as well as finish assignments of the subject.
HSK 8
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse on topics of language and literature, economy and politics, legal affairs, philosophy and history, etc; and being able to conduct relevant social interactions.
For example: being able to deliver profound conversation and have a discussion on topics of philosophy, religions, and current events; being able to do basic professional interpreting works; being able to express his/her own, call into question and declaim reasons for complaint when there are conflicts.
HSK 9
Topics and tasks:
Being able to converse on topics of academic research, policy and regulations, business and trades, international affairs, etc; and being able to conduct relevant social interactions.
For example: being able to participate in business negotiation and debate with the counterpart under a formal circumstance; being able to read and understand documents with formal patterns and terms, such as policies and regulations, or a study report; in addition, being able to make decent comments on the topic.
Locations Available for the HSK Test Preparation Course
INCLUDED IN TUITION
ONE-ON-ONE CHINESE LESSONS
- You can choose to study for 4 hours per day (20 hours/week) or 6 hours per day (30 hours/week).
- We use unique teaching methods developed by Keats. Your teacher(s) will prepare the lessons according to your level of Chinese and your learning goals, to make sure that you learn the most Chinese in the shortest possible time.
- As an outstanding organization for helping students pass the HSK test, we are passionate about the progress each of our students makes.
SINGLE ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM
- Located in the SAME building as the school.
- Clean, safe, convenient, and comfortable.
- The room contains a bed, bedsheets, desk and chair, wardrobe, fridge, water dispenser, 24-hour hot water, and wifi.
- Free room cleaning service is offered once a week.
Program Certificate
As an outstanding Chinese language institute that is well established for nearly 20 years, we offer students program certificates at the end of the program. You can use it for:
- Job application
- Degree program application
- Proof of a memorable experience
- Proof of your Chinese level
Free Services
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
We also offer train station pick-up and drop-off. Just email us your arrival and departure details and we will make arrangements for you. We pick up students 24 hours a day. Please feel free to choose the flight that is the most convenient for you.
FREE - Meals (Offered in Kunming, Beijing and Chengde)
【Kunming】
- Three meals/day Monday to Friday
- Keats Cafeteria is the best place to meet and chat with other students. It is also a good time to practice your Chinese with Keats teachers during meal times.
【Beijing】
Lunch and dinner are offered at the canteen downstairs of the Beijing Keats.
【Chengde】
One meal a day is offered by the host family.
Free - Access to All Keats Facilities (Only Offered in Kunming)
You will have FREE access to Keats Fitness Center, Keats Library, Keats Cafeteria, Keats Time Cafe, self-study rooms, and laundry rooms.
Free - Evening Activities (Only Offered in Kunming)
- Every Monday & Wednesday: Movie night. With the big movie screen at Keats, you can choose any movie from our thousands of options.
- Every Tuesday: App night. Learn to use Chinese mobile apps.
- Every Thursday: Chinese culture night. Learn to play mahjong, taste Chinese tea, make dumplings, watch traditional opera, make Chinese snacks, do Chinese painting, etc.
- Every Friday: Fun night. Visit night markets, Karaoke TV, play badminton, role play, etc.
FREE Saturday Excursions (Offered at All Locations)
In order to make the most out of your time at Keats, we take you to explore various interesting places during the weekend to help you have a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. We offer FREE excursions every Saturday. There are so many reasons to learn Chinese in Kunming. You will fall in love with this amazing city when you come to learn Chinese.
Chinese Language Partner (Only Offered in Kunming and Chengde)
In order to create more opportunities for Keats students to practice Mandarin Chinese outside of classrooms, the Friends Program at Keats provides the opportunity to make friends with Chinese people. You will be paired with a local Chinese who can speak standard Mandarin. Keats has strict criteria for selecting Chinese people with standard accents to join the Friends Program. You and your language partners are encouraged to take part in all activities at Keats.
Life Advisor (Offered at All Locations)
Your “Life Advisor” will be helping you with
- School orientation;
- A tour of the surrounding area (supermarket, hospital, SIM card, metro station, restaurants, post office, etc.)
- Accommodation registration;
- Arranging room cleaning and bottled water ordering;
- Arranging airport drop-off.
Study Advisor (Offered at All Locations)
Your “Study Advisor” will be helping you with
- Collecting your learning feedback;
- Tracking your satisfaction with the program;
- Answering questions in learning Chinese;
- Adjusting your class to meet your requirements;
- Arranging make-up lessons;
- Arranging lessons if you want to extend your stay or add extra lessons.
FREE 24/7 Support (Offered at All Locations)
Whenever you need help, we are here to help. We understand that living abroad can be stressful, especially for the first time. We are here to ease your concerns and make your transition smooth. Keats is your home in China and is with you all the time.
Keats Student ID (Offered at All Locations)
As a Keats student, you can request a student ID. With the student ID, you can receive student’s prices or discounted prices at 80% parks in China. This saves you a lot of money which you can invest in your Mandarin Chinese classes. The student ID provides the best opportunity to travel in China on a budget. You will receive a variety of benefits as a Keats student.
VISA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE (Offered at All Locations)
Keats offers support for your student/tourist visa application. After you complete your registration at Keats, we will send you instructions on how to get your student/tourist visa with help from Keats. Keats can also provide dependent visas for your spouse and children.
Internships Available (Only Offered in Kunming)
In order to create more opportunities for Keats students to have a deep insight of Chinese culture and work with Chinese people side by side, Keats officially works with China Science and Technology Service Cooperation Center for South Asia and SouthEast Asia. If you want to do an internship while you learn Mandarin in China and put what you have learned in the Chinese language course into practical use, we have positions such as assistant project manager available. If you want to start your own company in China, we can also offer consultation on legal issues and office rent.
WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE AT KEATS?
8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast at Keats Cafeteria
8:30am – 12:30pm One-on-one HSK preparation Chinese lessons or free time on your own
12:30pm – 1:20pm Lunch at Keats Cafeteria
1:30pm – 5:30pm One-on-one HSK preparation Chinese lessons or free time on your own
6:00pm Dinner at Keats Cafeteria
7:00pm – 9:00pm Movie night/Cultural activities
FREE SERVICES
OVER 7300+ STUDENTS
HAVE STUDIED AT KEATS
I’ve had a really great time here. I’ve studied a lot with my teacher who was fantastic. Keats School tried very hard to match its students with really good teachers that their personality works very well together. I really enjoy studying Chinese at Keats and I will definitely come back.
I have 2 teachers, and I do 4 hours a day. So I have got Dong Laoshi and Jin Laoshi. Both of them are very good. They made the experience very nice to me. They are willing to help you whenever, so if you ever have a question here, the teachers are always there to help you whether it is visas, whether it is getting around the city. Everyone wants to talk to you.
It has been notable because I have met a lot of people who I met first time last year like me to come back to Keats this year. The teaching has been fantastic. The teachers carefully prepare each lesson. I think this one-on-one approach is really a great way to rapidly increase your level of Chinese and increase your confidence and fluency with the language.
The best part of the school is the patience the instructors had and the time to focus on the fundamentals like pronunciation. I think it is very easy to skip over those and go to vocabulary. But by learning the pronunciation, I feel like it helped me gain a better understanding of the language.
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.
I really enjoy this place because we have private Mandarin lessons. I took the 6-hour program, 4 hours in the morning, 2 in the afternoon. Even though it is quite a lot, the teaching is complimentary. This is very helpful because I could review what I did before and learn new things. My 2 teachers are fantastic. We live in the school, so it is convenient. It is interesting to me to meet people from all over the world.
One thing I really liked was that I was able to work with my teacher to make an individual plan of study. Another really nice thing is that you live at the school, you feel completely safe. You always have a group of people who are willing to do things with you on the weekends or in the evenings. They are serving you all the 3 meals a day, the food was excellent.
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.
FAQ
What's the difference between the Intensive One-on-one Chinese Classes and the HSK Test Preparation Course?
The HSK Test Preparation Course is also one-on-one based, but it uses the HSK standard course as the textbook. It follows the HSK curriculum to help you understand where you are according to the HSK evaluating system. If you are not aiming to pass the test, you can also choose this program if you prefer to follow the HSK system. It is a comprehensive program comprising speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
The Intensive One-on-one Chinese classes are more customized. We use a wide range of textbooks for this program, and your teacher will select the most suitable textbook for your learning goals and expectations. You can also have your own focus, such as speaking and listening. If you prefer to use your own textbook, that is also possible for the Intensive one-on-one Chinese course. The content for the Intensive one-on-one Chinese course is more catered to your needs. For example, you can take this program to facilitate your university Chinese course, to use Chinese at work better, to be able to travel alone in China, to expand your personal hobbies, etc.
How long does it take to pass each HSK level if I choose the HSK Test Preparation Course?
If you are a complete beginner, it takes around:
3 – 4 weeks to pass the HSK 1
7 – 8 weeks to pass the HSK2
10 – 12 weeks to pass the HSK 3
14 – 16 weeks to pass the HSK 4
40 – 52 weeks to pass the HSK 5
1 – 1.5 years to pass the HSK 6
If you have already studied some Chinese and have a foundation, the time to pass each level would be less.
Please note that this is an estimated learning path. Each student’s learning time might be different due to personal experiences. But don’t worry. Keats has taught a significant number of international students and has helped them successfully pass the test.
WHAT'S THE CHECK-IN DATE AND CHECK-OUT DATE?
Your accommodation at Keats starts on Sunday. You can arrive on a Sunday and start your lessons on Monday. The check-out date is Saturday after you finish your lessons on Friday. If it is hard to find the best flight to arrive on Sunday or to leave on Saturday and you need to arrive one day earlier or leave one day later, that’s also possible. The extra cost for accommodation at the Kunming campus is RMB 200/night. For other locations, please contact us for a quote.
DO I NEED A VISA TO TAKE THE CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM IN CHINA AT KEATS SCHOOL?
From November 30, 2024, citizens of the following 40 countries and territories will be able to enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay in China:
- 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
If the Chinese language program you take at Keats is longer than 4 weeks, then we can send you the necessary documents to apply for a student visa that can cover your entire stay at Keats.