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Duration
1-52 weeks
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Lessons Per Day
4 Hours
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Accommodation
Included
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Daily Meals
Included
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Student Number
Less Than 5
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Program Start
Any Monday
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Tuition Starting From
RMB 3100
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language levels
Any Level
Course Features
In this program I will:
- Improve my Chinese skills through active interaction with my teacher and classmates
- Be provided with help to obtain a long-term student visa
- Learn Chinese in an inexpensive but fun and efficient way
- Have a structured and professional course with accommodation included
- Make friends with my classmates who come from different parts of the world
Is this programfor me?
CLASS OPTIONS
If you are not a beginner, you can arrive on any Sunday and start your classes on Monday. Beginner class starting dates of 2020: March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
4 hrs/day of Small Group Chinese Classes
WHAT’S INCLUDED
4 hrs/day of Small Group Chinese Classes
- Each small group class is no more than 5 students.
- You will have Mandarin Chinese classes for 4 hours Monday to Friday, 20 hours/week.
- The teacher employs all kinds of activities/games to get every student involved.
- Improve your Chinese skills through active interaction with your teacher and classmates.
Single Room with Private Bathroom
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, TV, fridge, water dispenser, 24-hour hot water and wifi.
Free Services
FREE - 3 Meals a Day
Free Services
FREE - 3 Meals a Day
- Authentic Chinese Cuisine: Keats Cafeteria uses fresh produce to prepare delicious Chinese meals with top-quality oil.
- We offer various choices for vegetarians.
- Keats Cafeteria is the best place to meet and chat with other students. It is also good time to practice your Chinese with Keats teachers during meal times.
Culture & Movie Night
Culture & Movie Night
- We offer FREE Chinese cultural seminars/DIY classes such as Chinese mahjong, Chinese tea tasting, making dumplings, Chinese paper cutting, Chinese painting, etc. every Thursday night.
- Every Tuesday night is the movie night at Keats. With the big movie screen at Keats, you can choose any movie from thousands options we have.
Free Access to All Keats Facilities
Free Access to All Keats Facilities
You will have FREE access to Keats Fitness Center, Keats Library, Keats Cafeteria, Keats Time Cafe, self-study rooms, and laundry rooms on different floors.
Dedicated Advisors
Dedicated Advisors
Your “Study Advisor” will be helping you with: 1. Collecting your learning feedback for the 1st week at Keats; 2. Tracking your satisfaction of the program; 3. Answering questions in learning Chinese; 4. Adjusting your class to meet your requirements if you are not satisfied; 5. Arranging make-up lessons; 6. Arranging lessons if you want to extend your stay or add extra lessons; 7. Any questions related to studying.
Your “Life Advisor” will be helping you with: 1. School orientation; 2. Helping you get familiar with the surroundings area; 3. Accommodation registration; 4. Arranging room cleaning and ordering water; 5. Arranging airport pick-up and drop-off; 6. Helping you get the Chinese SIM card or metro card; 7. Helping you learn more about travel destinations and popular traveling routes; 8. Helping you purchase flight tickets, train tickets and book hotel rooms; 9. Taking you to buy gifts and souvenirs; 10. Anything else that will help you feel like home here.
FREE Weekend Excursions
FREE Weekend Excursions
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
Chinese Language Partner
In order to create more opportunities for Keats students to practice Mandarin Chinese outside of classrooms, 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 criterion selecting Chinese people with standard accents to join the Friends Program. You and your language partners are encouraged take part in all activities at Keats.
FREE Wednesday Language Exchange
FREE Wednesday Language Exchange
Keats has the largest language exchange platform in Kunming. We offer FREE language exchange activities every Wednesday evening. We will be discussing topics for all levels (elementary, intermediate, and advanced). It is a great time to make friends with Chinese people and use the Chinese outside of classrooms. Every Wednesday 19:30 – 21:30 at Keats Time Cafe.
FREE 24/7 Support
FREE 24/7 Support
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.
FREE PLACEMENT TEST
FREE PLACEMENT TEST
We will offer a free placement test before you start the Chinese class. The teacher will suggest one class that is most suitable for your level.
Benefits for Keats Students
50% Off at Keats Time Cafe
Benefits for Keats Students
50% Off at Keats Time Cafe
We use the arabica coffee grown in Yunnan to prepare espresso, latte, cappuccino, and mocha. Keats students will receive 50% discount for all drinks at Keats Time Cafe, which is 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.
Keats Student ID
Keats Student ID
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.
Internships Available
Internships Available
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 study Chinese in China and put what you have learned in Mandarin language into practical use, we have positions such as assistant of project manager available. If you want to start your own company in China, we can also offer consultation of legal issues and office renting.
VISA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
VISA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Keats is one of the very few private language schools in China that can provide X1/X2 student visas and study resident permits. The student visa fee for one semester is RMB 450. After you complete your registration at Keats, we will send you instructions on how to get your student visa with the help from Keats. Keats can also provide spouse visas and children visas.
OTHER FREE SERVICES
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Access to Online Learning Materials
Access to Keats Fitness Center
Laundry
High speed internet and use of the computers
Travel Planning in China
VISA Application Assistance
Program Certificates
Medicine for minor illnesses
THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT
FEES
The price in RMB is the standard payment we accept. Below is the price conversion in
US dollars or Euros for reference.
What's Your Chinese Learning Goal?
Laying the Foundation
You can take the beginner class, which is designed for students who have never studied Chinese.
- Class Time: 8:30 - 12:30
- Textbook: HSK 1
Basic Communication
You can take the elementary 1 (HSK 2) or elementary 2 (HSK 3). They are designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least 4 months (160 hours) and are able to recognize 250 Chinese characters and use 350 Chinese words.
- Class Time For Elementary 1: 8:30 - 12:30
- Textbook For Elementary 1: HSK 2
- Class Time For Elementary 2: 13:30 - 17:30
- Textbook For Elementary 2: HSK 3
Conversational
You can take the intermediate 1 (HSK 4) or intermediate 2 (HSK 5). They are designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least 10 months and are able to recognize 600 Chinese characters and use 1000 Chinese words.
- Class Time for Intermediate 1: 13:30 - 17:30
- Textbook for Intermediate 1: Boya Pre-Intermediate 1
- Class Time for Intermediate 2: 8:30 - 12:30
- Textbook for Intermediate 2: Boya Pre-Intermediate 2
Professional
You can take the advanced (HSK 6) class. It is designed for students who have learned Chinese for at least 22 months and are able to recognize 1200 Chinese characters and use 2000 Chinese words.
- Class Time for Advanced: 8:30 -12:30
- Textbook for Advanced: Boya Intermediate 1
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