Besides the famous Intensive Immersion One-on-one Chinese language program at Keats, the small group Chinese class is another popular program of Keats. The teachers use plenty of games and activities to get you involved in the class. You will have the opportunity to practice your speaking and get corrected immediately. The teachers for the small group classes are experienced and use unique teaching methods developed by Keats.
If you want to learn Chinese in China in a very affordable way, this is the perfect program for you. At Keats, we aim to provide everyone from every country with an opportunity to learn the Chinese language from professional instructors. If you plan to work in China after you study at Keats, this is a great program to get you prepared by steadily improving your Chinese. The tuition fee is as low as US $650 per week, which includes 20 hours of group classes/week and single-room accommodation with a private bathroom.
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. Get started and plan your trip to learn Mandarin Chinese in China. You may also check out Keats Blog for more information about learning Chinese language in China and news about the visa.
Each year, over 500 students choose to enroll in small group classes. Over 50% of them choose to extend their Mandarin Chinese program with Keats. What keeps students studying at Keats is the fast rate of progress and the warm and friendly academic learning environment that helps sustain students’ motivation. The small group Chinese class is 4 hours a day Monday to Friday. If you are not a beginner, you can arrive on any Sunday and start your classes on Monday. The levels for the small group Chinese classes are: beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced.
If you prefer to live with a Chinese family, we offer homestay option for the Kunming Campus.
Homestays offer a unique cultural immersion, allowing you to live as locals and understand Chinese customs and traditions intimately. They provide an excellent environment for practicing language skills, and fostering personal connections.
The extra cost of the homestay accommodation is USD 300/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. Just email us your arrival and departure details, and we will make arrangements for you.
You will have FREE access to Keats Fitness Center, Keats Library, Keats Cafeteria, Keats Time Cafe, self-study rooms, and laundry rooms.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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. Get started and plan your trip to learn Mandarin Chinese in China.
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.
8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast at Keats Cafeteria
8:30am – 12:30pm Small group Chinese class or free time on your own
12:30pm – 1:20pm Lunch at Keats Cafeteria
1:30pm – 5:30pm Small group Chinese class or free time on your own
6:00pm Dinner at Keats Cafeteria
7:00pm – 9:00pm Movie night/Cultural activities
We use a lot of games to learn grammar and new words. We have really good teachers, really patient. She helps us a lot. Our class is really nice and we have people from all over the world, different countries. We often discuss topics in Chinese in our class. I live in the dorm of Keats. It is very convenient. I don’t have to spend time traveling. You can just focus on learning Chinese.
I really enjoy coming here because it is like kind of a home for me. It is a great environment to learn Mandarin Chinese in China and meet great people from all over the world. Everyone here is extremely friendly. Kunming has a really nice climate. It is a very good mix of the modern city and also a lot of historic Chinese culture. Probably got the cleanest air in China and possibly the cleanest water too. I invite you to come to study Chinese in Kunming.
I really enjoy studying Chinese in Kunming at Keats. The teachers are great and my classmates are awesome. It is an unforgettable experience for me. I also got the chance to travel to other places in Yunnan. Those places are amazing and you definitely need to visit these places when you study Chinese in China at Keats.
In the one-to-one intensive Chinese course, you can choose the learning method you like. The small group Chinese class in China at Keats follows the HSK textbook. Teachers often collect feedback from the students, teachers listen to our requirements and opinions. I felt that my oral level is better than before .
I come to Kunming because I think the environment in Kunming is better and I heard that Keats School is better. I like the small group Chinese class because my classmates study hard and our teachers are very good. I like the teaching method of Keats because I like the activities at Keats. I think Yunnan is a particularly beautiful Chinese province.
My school is amazing. I recommend Keats School because it is a more convenient way to learn Chinese in Kunming.
I think the Chinese learning environment here is great. The teaching methods are also very interactive and fun. What I particularly enjoy here is the fact that my teacher does not stick to the textbook. We spend a lot of time discussing general topics, such as Chinese culture, world news, typical expressions used by local people. We also discuss social and economic topics.
I have studied at Keats for 2 semesters. I highly recommend Keats School. If you are very interested in taking a Mandarin course in China, I would suggest you come to Kunming. Kunming people are very friendly. The weather in Kunming is great. So I recommend that you study Chinese at Keats in Kunming.
Yes, people who can register for this program are from 16 years old to 65 years old. Since there will be other students in the small group classes, you will need to accommodate other students’ learning speeds. The teacher for the small group class will get everyone involved and make sure that each student has enough attention.
If you prefer to take a completely customized course designed exclusively for you, you can take the Intensive One-on-one Chinese program. The teacher for the one-on-one Chinese program 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.
If you are not a beginner, you can arrive on any Sunday and start your classes on Monday.
If you are a beginner, the beginner class starts once a month.
Beginner class starting dates of 2024:
Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2.
Beginner class starting dates of 2025:
Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 3, April 7, May 5, Jun 2, Jun 30, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1.
You can register here or click the “APPLY NOW” button on the top right and send the deposit of USD 200 to reserve your room and your spot in the small group class 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.
Absolutely! You can just let us know at least one week before you plan to switch, and we will make arrangements for you.
You can pay the difference of the programs for the rest of your stay.
No problem! The tuition fee for the small group class without accommodation is USD 540/week. This includes 20 hours of small group class per week. Since this is a systematic program, 20 hours/week is a fixed amount of lessons. You can’t choose to study for 10 hours/week or any other amount of hours.
20 hours/week of Chinese classes is the minimum hour requirement to be eligible for a student visa.
Living outside of the school does not come with free services. If you need to book any of the free services that come with living at the school, you can contact us for a quote.
You are welcome to join all Keats activities for free.
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.
Yes, the Kunming campus also offers homestays for your accommodation. Because the prices for the Small Group Chinese Class already include single-room accommodation with a private bathroom at the Kunming campus, if you prefer to live with a Chinese family, the extra cost for homestay is USD 300/week.