Duration
1-52 WeeksLessons Per Day
4/6 HoursAccommodation
IncludedDaily Meals
Kunming, Chengdu, Beijing and ChengdeStudent Number
One-on-oneProgram Start
Any MondayTuition Starting From
US $850language 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 Chengdu campus. 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, Chengdu, Beijing and Chengde)
【Kunming】& 【Chengdu】
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 is offered Monday to Friday at the canteen downstairs of the Beijing Keats.
【Chengde】2 Meals a day are 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: Movie night. With the big movie screen at Keats, you can choose any movie from our thousands of options.
- Every Tuesday: Market night.
- Every Wednesday: Chinese culture night. Learn to play mahjong, taste Chinese tea, make dumplings, watch traditional opera, make Chinese snacks, do Chinese painting, etc.
- Every Friday: Foodie night. Explore the local food with the advisor.
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.
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 is a legally registered and licensed Chinese language school approved by the Chinese education department. Keats offers support for your student visa application. After you complete your registration at Keats, we will send you instructions on how to get your student visa with help from Keats. Keats can also provide dependent visas for your spouse and children. Please make sure that you choose a licensed school for your language course to ensure that your legal rights as a student are being protected.
Help to Purchase Medical Insurance (Offered at All Locations)
As a Keats student, you can get medical insurance for your entire stay from our partner insurance company at a discounted price of USD 60 to USD 120, if:
- you are a student visa holder
- you are between 8 and 69 years old
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 10000+ STUDENTS
HAVE STUDIED AT KEATS
They really care about what our interests are, what questions we have, what requirements we have. Then they adjust our Chinese language program content according to the situations. One teacher and one student, so it is easy to keep your focus for the 6 hours of immersion Mandarin lessons. It is very convenient to study, live and eat in one building.
I am a graduate student working on my doctorate degree at Columbia University. We were able to really focus on speaking especially interview-style speaking and we are able to really up my Chinese reading and writing skills, so when I go back to Columbia, I can take formal Chinese classes. It has been a really good experience and I really love my teacher.
This is my second time coming. Last year, I also came for about 12 weeks. This time I came for 13 weeks of a summer program in China. The reason why I particularly want to come to this school was because of the one-on-one classes. I was able to increase my level and learn Chinese more quickly than in group classes. If I have a chance again to come next year, I certainly will.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 with an extra cost.
The extra cost for accommodation in Kunming is RMB 200/night.
The extra cost for accommodation in Chengdu is RMB 300/night.
The extra cost for accommodation at other locations is RMB 520/night.
DO I NEED A VISA TO TAKE THE CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM IN CHINA AT KEATS SCHOOL?
Citizens of the following countries and territories will be able to enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay in China:
Europe (34 countries): Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand
Asia (9 countries): Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand
South America (5 countries): Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay
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.
What are the school holidays? Can I come during the Golden Week?
Keats opens all year round except for a 1-week break during the Spring Festival, which is usually in February.
There is a 1-week break during the Spring Festival 14/02/2026-22/02/2026, and 05/02/2027-13/02/2027. Accommodation will be provided for free for this week at the Kunming campus and the Chengdu campus. Classes and meals will not be provided during this week.
You can also travel to other places in China during this week.
We are open during other holidays such as Christmas, National Day, Labor Day, New Year, etc.