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Learn Chinese in China

Learn Mandarin Chinese in China with the leading Chinese language school in China – Keats. With its headquarters in Kunming, Yunnan, Keats now has 11 locations across China where you can learn Chinese and immersive yourself in the stunningly beautiful scenery at the same time. Start your vacation with some exciting traveling and efficient studies.

 

Why Study Chinese with Keats?

Best and Professional Chinese Teachers
All Keats Chinese teachers have rich experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Keats welcomes 50% returning students each year because they feel they make significant progress with the help of Keats teachers.
Full Service
As the largest Mandarin Chinese school in China, Keats owns 54 single dorm rooms with private bathrooms, 60 classrooms, a gym, a cafeteria, and a library in the Keats headquarters in Kunming. Studying and living at Keats bring you convenience at home. Accommodation is included at most locations.
Immersion Chinese Environment
Nothing is better than learning Chinese in China and immersing yourself in a pure Chinese language environment. Keats organizes all kinds of cultural activities and excursions with Chinese people to create an immersion language experience for you to speak Chinese during the class and to use Chinese outside of the classroom.
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.
20 Years of Excellence
Founded in 2004, Keats welcomes hundreds of students each year. Keats has been a must-go Chinese language school for many Chinese learners who want to master Chinese in a short period of time. Many of them make Keats as part of their traveling plans each year.

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Chinese Language Courses You Can Take at Keats - Learn Chinese in China

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Intensive Immersion One-on-one Chinese Program

The private one-on-one immersion Chinese language program has been the most popular since the school started in 2004. To satisfy your learning demands and goals, the Keats team will prepare exclusive tailor-made learning materials for you and comfortable accommodation. By joining this intensive one-on-one Chinese program, you will have more chances to polish your Chinese speaking skills with your teacher and have more real-time instruction and correction in the class. There are two types of learning lengths for your choice, 4 hours of study or 6 hours per day. Normally, the arrival day is any Sunday, and you can start your classes on Monday. After the Chinese language classes, Chinese calligraphy, Kung Fu/Tai Chi, Chinese cooking, and Chinese musical instruments are available as supplementary cultural classes at the Kunming campus.

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Intensive One-on-one Chinese Program
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Small Group Chinese Class

If you want to learn Chinese in China in a very affordable way, the small group Chinese class in Kunming is the perfect program for you. Keats School is dedicated to providing learning opportunities for Mandarin learners who come from different countries. By enrolling in the small group class, every student can learn from professional instructors with a low budget. Each small group class has no more than 6 students. Each week, you will attend 4 hours of class per day, Monday to Friday. Normally, the arrival day is any Sunday, and you can start your classes on Monday. We will offer a free placement test upon your arrival, and we will suggest the most suitable class for your level.

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Students Testimonials - Learn Chinese in China

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HSK Preparation Course

The HSK Preparation Course with one-on-one teaching is the fastest way to help you pass the HSK test. The Keats researching and teaching team consists of a group of excellent teachers. All of Keats teachers are highly qualified with rich experience in assisting students in passing the HSK test. By attending the HSK preparation course at Keats School, you will learn the fundamental and useful grammar structures and the latest and most practical test-taking techniques. We will form a customized learning schedule based on your current language level and learning demands.  4/6 hours a day of intensive Mandarin Chinese lessons with effective teaching methods will help you learn Chinese and master the HSK test as quickly as possible. The accommodation is included in the tuition. You can live and study in the same building, and there is only a quick 5-minute walk to Keats cafeteria, gym, and classrooms.

Students Testimonials - Learn Chinese in China

HSK Preparation Course

Things to Do After Mandarin Chinese Classes - Learn Chinese in China

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FAQ

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I AM A BEGINNER AND I WANT TO LEARN TO SPEAK CHINESE WELL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HOW LONG DO YOU THINK IT WILL TAKE TO ACHIEVE MY GOAL?

If you are a beginner and have not studied Chinese before, a minimum of 12 weeks’ Chinese language study at Keats School will help you master the basic understanding of Mandarin and basic conversations, such as booking hotel rooms, making Chinese friends, ordering food in restaurants, asking for directions, talking about hobbies and personal experiences, etc.

If you have a higher level of Chinese learning goals such as reading newspapers, watching TV shows, watching Chinese movies, talking about social issues, and if you have longer time available, we would recommend you take a 20-week or 24-week intensive Mandarin course to help you achieve a lower/upper-intermediate level.

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I AM FROM A NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY. MY ENGLISH IS NOT VERY GOOD. CAN I LEARN CHINESE IN CHINA AT KEATS?

You are welcome to study at Keats. If you only know a little English, you can still study at Keats. English is just a tool we use to teach Chinese. However, in order to create an all-Chinese language environment, we will use as little English as possible to help our students learn Chinese. We have helped many non-English speakers to master the Chinese language.

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DO I NEED A VISA TO LEARN CHINESE IN CHINA?

Yes, you will need a Chinese visa to learn Chinese in China. Before you come to study in China, please leave yourself enough time to apply for a Chinese visa at the Chinese embassy in your country. We will send you visa application supporting materials to apply for a student visa.

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WHERE DO I LIVE WHEN I LEARN CHINESE IN CHINA?

The prices for all the programs listed on our website include accommodation (single room with private bathroom). Therefore, you don’t have to look for your own accommodation. The rooms are in one building with the classrooms at Keats Kunming Headquaters. It is very safe and convenient to live in the school. The rooms at Keats are usually fully booked. Make sure to check the course availability before you sign up.

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I WANT TO LEARN CHINESE IN CHINA AT KEATS SCHOOL. HOW LONG IN ADVANCE SHOULD I APPLY?

For summer studies, the rooms are usually fully booked half a year in advance. For spring, fall and winter, students are suggested to register at least 2 months in advance to secure the teachers and rooms at Keats. This also leaves you enough time to apply for a Chinese visa. Please make sure to check the course availability with us before you apply.

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WHAT CAN I DO AFTER MY CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSE?

Keats School organizes the following activities every week:

Tuesday evening: Movie night

Wednesday evening: Langauge exchange

Thursday evening: Chinese cultural night

Friday evening: Try local snacks

Saturday: Excursion

Students are welcome to sign up for these activities. Check out a list of things to do after class.

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WILL I LEARN THE STANDARD MANDARIN CHINESE WHEN LEARNING CHINESE IN KUNMING?

YES! We teach the standard Chinese language at Keats. Everywhere in China has its own dialect. Many Chinese people find it is very hard to understand Beijing dialect before they get settled down in Beijing for 1 year or 2. As Kunming becomes more and more international, most Kunming people in the city can speak standard Mandarin and they will tend to use Mandarin to answer your questions. Our students do not have problems practicing their Mandarin Chinese on street or in a restaurant. Although they might consider this as a problem before they come, it turned out it is not a problem at all. In addition, Kunming is called the “Spring City”, with beautiful weather all year round. The air is clean and local people are extremely friendly to foreigners. Students studying Chinese at other locations also find it no problem at all.

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