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ABOUT KEATS
CHINESE SCHOOL

Keats School won the award of the "Best Mandarin School in Kunming" twice honored by GoKunming.
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KEATS CHINESE SCHOOL

fully Chinese immersive experience
fully Chinese immersive experience

fully Chinese immersive experience

Founded in 2004, Keats School is the largest Chinese language institution in China. Specializing in intensive Mandarin courses, Keats has long been the premier choice for students seeking high-quality, affordable Chinese language immersion programs. Headquartered in Kunming, the school offers flexible programs across 24 locations nationwide. This includes its four large flagship campuses in Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Dali, all of which feature comfortable student accommodations and fully catered on-site canteens and other teaching centers such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xi’an and Chengde. Widely recognized as the best Mandarin school in China, Keats welcomes back an impressive 40% of its students each year. This high return rate is a testament to the school’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, efficiency, convenience, and affordability, ensuring rapid progress and an exceptional learning experience for every student.

Keats provides intensive Chinese language programs to overseas students of all ages. Keats fully licensed teachers, who speak standard Mandarin and English, are professionally trained and use unique teaching methods that have been developed in-house based on over 23 years of experience. Keats School has won the award for “Best Mandarin School in Kunming” twice, honored by GoKunming.

OUR UNIQUE TEACHING METHODOLOGY

LEARN

  • VOCABULARY

    Pronunciation + Flashcard + Examples

  • GRAMMAR

    Structure + Formula + Examples + Similar Words Differentiation

  • EXPRESSION

    Meaning + Dialogues + Articles + Long Sentences

  • ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM

    The Chairman’s Bao + WeChat

  • TOPICS

    Beginner + Elementary: introduction, conversation, travel, shopping, eating, medical care, etc. Intermediate + Advanced: business, economics, culture, education, technology, law, history, medical, etc

  • MATERIALS

    Speed-up Chinese, Developing Chinese, Boya Chinese, New Practical Chinese Reader, HSK Standard Course, Essential Chinese Published by Keats, materials written by Keats teachers, 100+ Mandarin learning materials

REPEAT

  • LISTENING

    Pinyin + tones correction, one-sentence quiz, dialogues Q&A, short passages Q&A, listen to news/broadcast, watch videos

  • SPEAKING

    20 Flashcard games, role play, sentence making, story retelling, keyword ask and answer, translation, story chains, 1-minute speech, problem description and solution, interview, debate, description based on pictures/videos, unlimited answers, expressions with long sentences and conjunction words

  • READING

    Put in the right order, quick reading in limited time, short passages Q&A, long passages Q&A, news reading

  • WRITING

    Character hand-writing, character typing, write correct sentences, record interviews, write short essays, write long essays

RECOGNIZE

  • LISTEN

    Immediately react to other people’s words, be familiar with authentic expressions

  • READ

    Read menus + street signs + directions, understand the difference of similar words, read messages + notes + news

PRODUCE

  • SPEAK

    Be able to express yourself, be able to use the correct structures and correct words, be able to communicate with Chinese people and make new friends, be able to make a speech, be able to discuss advanced and professional topics, be able to create your own sentences based on the structures taught

  • WRITE

    Be able to write/type Chinese character, be able to write Chinese sentences, be able to write short essays, be able to write long essays, be able to write formal letters/emails

WHY STUDY MANDARIN CHINESE AT KEATS?

01

UNIQUE TEACHING METHODS

It is our goal to make you a fluent Mandarin speaker with the help of experienced Chinese teachers at Keats and the methods developed by Keats.

02 YOUR PROGRAM

TRUE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

The Chinese cultural seminars/DIY classes/workshops every Wednesday night give you a better understanding of Chinese culture. Practice your Chinese with native Chinese people through language exchange activity.

03

COMFORTABLE PRIVATE ROOM

We offer fully furnished and comfortable single rooms with private bathrooms.

04 NEIGHBORHOOD

CONVENIENT LOCATION

Your room is located in the same building as the school and is a quick 5-minute walk to our cafeteria, gym, and classrooms. Step outside your residence and you are conveniently located next to the metro station.

05

HEALTHY FOOD

Keats' onsite chefs prepare authentic Chinese dishes with low oil and salt content and personally select fresh ingredients. Students love our healthy food.

06 YOUR HEALTH

HEALTHY BODY

Keats offers you unlimited access to the Keats Fitness Center. Staying in shape while you learn Chinese in China is made easy.

07

DEDICATED COUNSELOR

Once you arrive, you will be assigned an advisor who will help you on your journey of learning Chinese and living at Keats. We provide 24-hour assistance. We are here to help day or night.

08 GLOBAL NETWORK

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Our students come from over 40 countries, each with ambitions for their future related to China, creating a unique and elite network for our students.

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FULLY LICENSED TEACHERS

All Keats teachers are full-time and certified, and have teachers' licenses. Keats teachers have excellent experience teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Our teachers, with a strong sense of commitment to your learning, are evaluated by their students and supervisor every week, and this feedback is invaluable to improve Chinese instruction. We are committed to providing our students with the highest possible quality of Mandarin Chinese classes in China.

Keats Teachers

KEATS DINING HALL

The meal is a complimentary service at Keats. We serve fresh vegetables, fried eggs or scrambled eggs, steamed buns, fried rice, sticky rice balls, coffee, porridge, dumplings, and noodles for breakfast. We serve 4 delicious Chinese dishes with rice and dumplings/noodles/pancakes/steamed buns for lunch and dinner. You will find meat options and vegetarian options.

DINING

KEATS CLASSROOMS

Keats has 125 classrooms in the school building. We have classrooms for intensive one-on-one Chinese lessons, small group Chinese classes, and online Chinese lessons. Each classroom is equipped with a computer and high-speed wifi. It is also a good place for self-studying and doing homework.

KEATS DORM ROOMS

Founded in 2004, Keats School now features 192 nicely decorated dorm rooms across its campuses in China, each equipped with a private bathroom. Designed to offer the warmth and comfort of home, these accommodations allow you to completely eliminate daily stresses and focus entirely on your Chinese language classes. For ultimate convenience, your commute to class is nothing more than a quick elevator ride from your room.

ACCOMMODATION

KEATS FITNESS CENTER

All Keats students have free access to the Keats Fitness Center, which is located in the same building as the school.

KEATS LOUNGE

Keats Lounge is a perfect place to meet friends, watch a movie, do your homework, and have conversations.

KEATS LIBRARY

Keats library has a collection of more than 4,000 books. Some books are in English and some books are in Chinese. Feel free to pick a book and read it here. It is also a great place for small group meetings.

KEATS CAFE

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, 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.

24 Locations Available

With 24 diverse locations across the country, Keats School offers you the unique flexibility to customize your ideal Chinese learning experience. Our network spans from bustling capital cities to charming historic towns, allowing you to seamlessly blend the excitement of China's fast-paced urban lifestyle with the tranquility of traditional village life. Whether you seek the energy of a major metropolis or the deep cultural immersion of a rural setting, Keats provides the perfect backdrop for your language journey.

Choose your location

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

The vibrant and ever-growing Keats community brings together students from all corners of the globe, fostering a truly international environment. Studying here offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful, lifelong connections and global friendships. At Keats, your language journey is enriched not only by our expert instructors but also by a supportive network of peers who share your passion for Chinese culture and learning.

KEATS COMMUNITY

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CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

Viktor's Story at Keats My Chinese Family and My Chinese School

OVER 10000+ STUDENTS HAVE STUDIED AT KEATS

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Sarah | Dubai

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

My teachers are all excellent. They trained the teachers so professionally. I feel like I learn very quickly with my teacher. They are very serious about their students and I know every teacher is like this. I would highly recommend that you come to Keats if you are looking for the best Chinese school in China.

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Viktor | Switzerland

Small Group Chinese Class

My school is amazing. I recommend Keats School because it is a more convenient way to learn Chinese in Kunming.

Paul | UK

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

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.

Vanya testimonial for keats chinese school

Vanya | BULGARIA

Small Group Chinese Class

I found Keats to be very good, teachers are excellent and really take the students seriously. Kunming is the best place to learn Mandarin in China. The environment is awesome, no pollution. The air quality is great, good weather. The people here are very friendly. I come to take classes every day. I feel comfortable studying Chinese at Keats. I learned so many things, although I only studied at Keats for 2 months. I am really satisfied with my teacher. For us foreigners, Keats is the best Chinese school in China. Therefore, I would highly recommend Keats to all of you.

Liam | UK

HSK Test Preparation Course

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.

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Robert | Netherlands

Small Group Chinese Class

Since last semester, we started studying Chinese at Keats. It was the best choice we can ever make. It is a really good school. The classes are a lot of fun, you learn a lot, but very interactive, so you talk a lot which means it is not just books and writing. Kunming is a really pleasant city to live in, especially if you compare it to other cities in the east. If you like to travel, if you like to study Chinese in a fun way, Keats has the best Chinese language program for you.

Jade | UK & Mauritius

Small Group Chinese Class

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.

Rients testimonial for keats chinese school

Rients | Netherlands

Small Group Chinese Class

Kunming is a great place to learn Chinese in China because not many Chinese on the street speak English. Keats has been a great school for me and a lot of other foreigners who studied in China recommended it to me. I think they are all right. The study method here is really structured. They make learning Chinese really easy. There are also a lot of cultural and natural places to visit.

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