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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
No More 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 the Small Group Chinese Class, 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 Mandarin Chinese in China in an inexpensive but fun and efficient way
- Have a structured, immersive, 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 2022: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, May 30, Jul 4, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Oct 31, Nov 28.
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 has 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 room cleaning service is offered once a week.
Student Insurance
Student Insurance
- Age limit: 8-69 years old
- Accidental injury medical treatment: 20,000 RMB
- Portal and emergency medical treatment: 20,000 RMB (Daily limitation is 600RMB; Deductible is 650 RMB)
- Inpatient medical treatment: 400,000 RMB
- This insurance only applies to student visa holders
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 a good time to practice your Chinese with Keats teachers during meal times.
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.
FREE - Monday & Wednesday Language Exchange
FREE - Monday & Wednesday Language Exchange
Keats has the largest language exchange platform in Kunming. We offer FREE language exchange activities every Monday and Wednesday evening at Keats Time Cafe. 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 Chinese outside of classrooms. It is a great time to practice what you have learned in the small group Chinese class.
Free - Tuesday Movie Night & Thursday Cultural Night
Free - Tuesday Movie Night & Thursday Cultural Night
- Every Tuesday night is the movie night at Keats. With the big movie screen at Keats, you can choose any movie from thousands of options we have.
- 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.
FREE - Saturday Excursions
FREE - Saturday 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. There are so many interesting places to visit in Kunming. We will take you to experience the real Kunming every Saturday.
Dedicated Advisors
Dedicated Advisors
Your “Study Advisor” will be helping you with 1. Collecting your learning feedbacks; 2. Tracking your satisfaction with 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.
Your “Life Advisor” will be helping you with 1. School orientation; 2. Accommodation registration; 3. Arranging room cleaning; 4. Arranging airport pick-up and drop-off; 5. Helping you get the Chinese SIM card or metro card; 6. Helping you learn more about travel destinations and popular traveling routes; 7. Helping you purchase flight tickets, train tickets, and book hotel rooms; 8. Anything else that will help you feel at home here.
Chinese Language Partner
Chinese Language Partner
In order to create more opportunities for Keats students who take the small group Chinse class to practice Mandarin Chinese outside of classrooms, the Friends Program at Keats provides the immersion experience by making friends with Chinese people and practicing Chinese. 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.
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. Learn Chinese in China and explore China by taking the small group Chinese class.
FREE - PLACEMENT TEST
FREE - PLACEMENT TEST
Each student has his/her Chinese language background. Don’t worry! We will offer a free placement test before you start the small group Mandarin Chinese class. The teacher at Keats 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 language courses. The student ID provides the best opportunity to travel in China on a budget. Kunming is an amazing city with great air quality and is an ideal destination for people who love outdoor activities. Check out a list of reasons to learn Chinese in Kunming Yunnan.
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. 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. Get started and plan your trip to learn Mandarin Chinese in China.
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.
WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE AT KEATS?
WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY LIKE AT KEATS?
8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast at Keats Cafeteria
8:30 – 12:30 Small group Chinese class or free time on your own
12:30 – 1:20 Lunch at Keats Cafeteria
1:30 – 5:30 Small group Chinese class or free time on your own
6:00 Dinner at Keats Cafeteria
7:00 – 9:00 Language exchange/Movie night/Cultural activities
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 Elementary 1 (HSK1) or Elementary 2 (HSK2) Small Group Chinese Class. We offer a free placement test before you start the class.
- Class Time: 8:30 - 12:30
- Textbook: HSK 1 or HSK 2
Basic Communication
You can take Elementary 3 (HSK3) or Intermediate 1 (HSK4) Small Group Chinese Class. We offer a free placement test before you start the class.
- Class Time: 8:30 - 12:30
- Textbook: HSK 3 or HSK 4
Conversational
You can take Intermediate 2 (HSK5) or Intermediate 3 (HSK6) Small Group Chinese Class. We offer a free placement test before you start the class.
- Class Time: 13:30 - 17:30
- Textbook: HSK 5 or HSK 6
Professional
You can take Advanced 1 (HSK7), Advanced 2 (HSK8), or Advanced 3 (HSK9) Small Group Chinese Class. We offer a free placement test before you start the class.
- Class Time: 8:30 -12:30
- Textbook: Boya Chinese, Developing Chinese
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