The private one-on-one Chinese language program has been the most popular program since the school started in 2004. We develop personalized learning materials exclusively for you to meet your learning goals and requirements. Intensive and immersive one-on-one Chinese instruction provides you with more opportunities to practice your spoken Chinese and get a real-time correction. We will develop a curriculum for you based on your Chinese language skills. In this way, you will maximize the amount that you learn at Keats. You can tell us whatever you want to learn. Before starting the lessons, you will talk with your teacher so that the teacher can prepare the lessons according to your requirements and preference.
Keats School opens all year round, including the national holidays. You can come to study ANYTIME according to your schedule. You will be assigned an academic advisor who will help make your transition to studying in China easier. Your progress will be tracked, and teaching strategies will be adjusted to meet your learning requirements. The one-on-one Chinese immersion program is the best way to study Mandarin in China. If you want to be fluent in Chinese and master the Chinese language, we suggest a one-year Chinese language course in China at Keats. Keats has 9 locations available for you to choose from. You can combine different locations to enjoy the beauty of each place to make your vacation unbelievable.
You do not have to catch a bus and rush to school in Kunming from where you live, and you do not have to search for where to eat after class; because you can study, eat and live in ONE BUILDING at the Kunming campus. This is really hard to find when you study Chinese in China and take a full-time Chinese immersion course in China. Keats owns 54 single dorm rooms with private bathrooms at the Kunming headquarters. Most of the time, the school is fully booked. Make sure you register early enough to get a room in the school building.
There are two choices for one-on-one Chinese language classes: 4 hours per day (20 hours per week) and 6 hours per day (30 hours per week). You can choose the level of intensity according to your needs. If your time to study in China is very limited and you want to make the most out of your time at Keats, 6 hours per day is recommended. If you are on vacation and want to have a relaxed schedule while making solid progress, 4 hours per day is recommended. The intensive one-on-one Mandarin course is the best language immersion program in China for adults/teenagers. If you want to take a summer Chinese immersion program, this is the best for you.
If you want to bring back gifts for your family and friends, a beautiful work of Chinese calligraphy written by you couldn’t be better. After taking 3 to 5 lessons in Chinese calligraphy, our students can write their own works of Chinese calligraphy. One Chinese calligraphy lesson is 2 hours, and there are two lessons per week. They are arranged either in the evening or when you are not taking the Chinese language course. Your Chinese calligraphy teacher Master Liu is a famous calligraphy artist who can also speak English.
If you want to keep healthy, Tai Chi/Taiji or Kung Fu can be an excellent choice when you learn Mandarin Chinese in China. When you practice Tai Chi, you will learn the hard and soft martial art technique and enjoy the philosophy of Yin and Yang. Tai Chi and Kung Fu are suitable for self-defense, aesthetic appeal, and physical and mental health. One Tai Chi/Kung Fu lesson is 2 hours, and there are two lessons per week.
If you want to take tasty Chinese cuisine back home, take our Chinese cooking class because we will teach you how to prepare delicious Chinese food. You may wonder why the Kong Pao Chicken served at Keats is way more delicious than the one served in Chinatown in your country. At Keats, you will find the answer and the secret behind Chinese cooking. After taking the Chinese cooking class, you will be able to prepare your own food at home and surprise your friends at a party or family gathering. You will learn to cook two dishes in each cooking lesson and two lessons per week.
The Chinese musical instrument can be chosen from Guzheng, Erhu, Pipa, and Hulusi. Guzheng, Erhu, and Pipa have thousands of years of history and have distinctive sounds. Guzheng and Pipa were critical musical instruments in ancient Chinese palaces and were favored by many Chinese emperors. Erhu, which originated from Tang Dynasty, was very popular in the northern area. Hulusi is a typical Yunnan musical instrument and a classic representation of minority music. The Chinese musical instrument is 2 hours per lesson, two lessons per week.
As an outstanding Chinese language institute that has been well-established for nearly 20 years, we offer students program certificates at the end of the program. You can use it for:
We also offer train station pick-up and drop-off. If you choose multiple locations, we will take you to the airport/train station and pick you up at the next location.
You will have FREE access to Keats Fitness Center, Keats Library, Keats Cafeteria, Keats Time Cafe, self-study rooms, and laundry rooms.
To make the most out of your time at Keats, we take you to explore various exciting places during the weekend to help you have a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
Your “Life Advisor” will be helping you with
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We use the arabica coffee grown in Yunnan to prepare espresso, latte, cappuccino, and mocha. Keats students will receive a 50% discount for all drinks at Keats Time Cafe, located in the school building. Each day we strive to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience at Keats. A day full of energy starts from a cup of good coffee or tea.
As a Keats student, you can request a student ID. With a student ID, you can receive student prices or discounted prices at 80% of parks in China. This saves you a lot of money you can invest in your Mandarin Chinese classes. The student ID provides the best opportunity to travel in China on a budget. Don’t know what to do after your Chinese class? Check out things to do after class.
Keats is one of the very few private Chinese language schools in China that can provide X1/X2 student visas and study resident permits. 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.
To create more opportunities for Keats students to have a deep insight into 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 study Chinese in China and put what you have learned in the Mandarin language 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.
All students who signed up for a program that is longer than 30 weeks one time, will be offered a FREE trip to Chengde.
Accommodation, transportation and excursion entrance fees are included.
Chengde is a city one hour away from Beijing by high-speed train. Walking through its streets and engaging with locals offers a unique opportunity to experience the purity and original intonations of Mandarin that have spread to become the world’s most spoken language. It is renowned for its historical significance and cultural heritage, most notably the Chengde Mountain Resort (UNESCO World Heritage site) and its Outlying Temples.
8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast
8:30am – 12:30pm Intensive one-on-one Chinese lessons or free time on your own
12:30pm – 1:20pm Lunch
1:30pm – 5:pm Intensive one-on-one Chinese lessons or free time on your own
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm – 9:00pm Movie night/Cultural activities
I have been to Keats School to learn Chinese for 4 times now. The reason for coming back to this school is pretty much that the teachers I did work with were very good Chinese teachers. I make it a 5-year plan or even a 10-year plan to come back to this school. All the teachers have methods of looking at what your skills are. They are aware of at what level you are. I think it is worth for everyone.
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.
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.
So during my first week at Keats, I didn’t dare to speak any Chinese words. I found out that my Chinese level quickly improved since then. Although I have many options to study in China, for example, some other schools have homestay, I found I could immerse myself and fully focus on learning Chinese by staying at Keats.
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.
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!
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.
About studying Chinese here, I think the living condition is very convenient because the dorm is very close to the classroom. Our teachers really enjoy teaching Chinese. They are also very passionate. Compared with other cities in China, Kunming has really good weather.
There is no age limit to study at Keats. Our previous students are from 5 years old to 85 years old. The intensive one-on-one Chinese program is entirely customized and tailor-made. Your teacher will prepare the lessons according to your level of Chinese and your learning goals to ensure that you learn the most Chinese in the shortest possible time. The Intensive One-on-one Chinese course will be designed to target your weakness and help you learn Chinese at your own pace.
You can register here or click the “APPLY NOW” button on the right top and send the deposit of USD 200 to reserve your room and your teacher at Keats. After we receive your deposit, we will send you a booking confirmation and an invoice with payment details for the balance. Then you can arrange the payment through bank transfer. We will send you the official Admission Notice to apply for an X2 student visa. After you receive the visa supporting materials from us, you will be ready to apply for a student visa at the Chinese embassy or visa center in your country. Once you get the visa, you are ready to start a wonderful journey at Keats! Click here for a detailed description of the enrollment process.
Yes, definitely. Offering these locations for studying Chinese is to encourage students to combine different places so that students can have an immersion experience in the Chinese language and culture. Feel free to combine any of the places and adjust the course duration for each place.
Suggestions:
Anyway, you are so welcome to design a course that fits your schedule and learning goals.
Transportation between different locations is not included in the tuition fee. Since all these locations are in Yunnan, it is easy to get from one to the other. We offer free pick-ups and drop-offs from train stations/airports at all of our locations. For example, after you finish your program in Kunming and would like to start your program in Dali, we will take you to the airport or train station in Kunming. After you arrive at the airport or train station in Dali, we will pick you up there and take you to the school. Below are sample routes and their costs:
Kunming -> Dali: Bullet train, 2.5 hours, RMB 150 one way
Kunming -> Lijiang: Bullet train, 3.5 hours, RMB 230 one way
Kunming -> Puzhehei: Bullet train, 1 hour, RMB 75 one way
Kunming -> Jianshui: Bullet train, 2.5 hours, RMB 60 one way
Kunming -> Xishuagnbanna: Bullet train, 3.5 hours, RMB 300 one way
Kunming -> Tengchong: Flight, 1.5 hours, RMB 400 one way
Kunming -> Yuanyang: Bus, 6 hours, RMB 140 one way
Kunming -> Jingmai Tea Mountain: Flight, 1 hour, RMB 750 one way
You can’t book the train ticket at a very early time. You can book the train ticket around 2 to 3 weeks before the trip. If you decide to take the train, we will be happy to help you to book the train tickets.
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 is RMB 200/night.