Study Chinese in Beijing, China!
Study Chinese in Beijing, China!
Total Peace of Mind + The Best Learning Experience
From the moment of application until your departure from China we are here for you to guide and support you. Our packages start with the pre-departure guide and include everything you need to have a safe and carefree trip: 24-hour hotline, and an experienced staff with years of experience.
Visa
Once your application is accepted and your enrolment is finalized, we will transmit you documents to obtain a Visa in the People’s Republic of China. The Admission letter and JW202 form will be part of this Visa application support package if required.
Airport Reception
Our warm welcome staff will pick you up at the airport and bring you to the accommodation, avoiding you potential hazards and difficulties of your first steps in the program.
Welcome Packet
After your arrival in Beijing, you will be provided a welcome bag including prepaid long distance card, magazines, Beijing attractions and tourist guides, Beijing maps (English / Chinese), information about Beijing nightlife, Chinese-English reference menu, some snacks, water, towels and shower shoes. It will also include a guide and emergency contact information (US Embassy in Beijing and Consulates in China as well as EWC emergency contact information).
Orientation Day
Held on the first day of the program. Includes information briefing (about course, banking services, medical aspects, etc.) and a tour of the classrooms, teaching facilities, student facilities, offices, and surroundings.
Welcome dinner
A special Chinese welcome diner is held followed by a meeting with Chinese students for Friendship and Language partner participants.
Friendship Program
East-West Connection can connect you to a network of dynamic students in local universities willing to share time and help you to experience the best out of Beijing life.
PDA & Software
Provides students with an electronic student dictionary to use on-the-go, Chinese learning software (including Chinese Wordlists, Chinese vocabulary lists and subject matter), Chinese character input and pinyin input.
Student Centre
Our institute gives access to an easily accessible Student Lounge, where students can access internet for free and all our resources such as magazines or books covering Chinese teaching to Martial Arts.
Free Internet
Free wireless access is available in our offices and students can use internet facilities in the accommodation centre.
Social Events
We will propose various social events to discover more the local culture and enjoy Beijing life with your classmates. Events generally include the traditional Beijing Duck dinner, outings to popular Karaoke and local movie theatre.
Language Exchange Partner Program
As we want to provide you a global learning experience including understanding China, we’ll help you to meet and spend time with dynamic and open-minded locals from Beijing. Participants and their language exchange partners will be able to share their cultures, discuss about their habits in both languages outside language classrooms.
Tuition and Materials
We will provide you with all necessary textbooks and Chinese learning materials as you continue your Chinese language learning at the University in Beijing.
After Class Tuition OR 1 ON 1 TUITION
In addition to the six hours of class time Monday through Friday, each student gets a personal tutor for one-on-one tuition for two hours a day for every single day of the course. Tutors are proficient in English and selected for their professionalism. They are available after class on afternoons and can help with language coaching, homework assistance and to help you to improve your Chinese speaking skills. Coordinated with class teachers, they are trained to efficiently
explain specificities of the language.
Tours and Excursions
Experienced English and Chinese speaking guides will guide you to the best local attractions such as Tian'anmen Square, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City. Admission and transport are provided. Our guides will also help you to practice your Chinese with locals and bringing you to local markets, experiencing your first bargaining in Chinese.
Monthly Travel Packages
Students willing to explore more in depth the greatness of China can take part in discounted customized travel packages to the top national attractions (from Inner Mongolia to Tibet).
Internship and Work-Study Experience
We provide assistance to connect you with local and foreign companies where you will have the occasion to acquire a work experience and interact with Chinese. The selection process is depending on the matching of your abilities (based on your resume) with the requirements of companies who will enrol you and agree with you on characteristics of the contract.
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Robert 's Experience
I found that East-West Connections gave a most effective short course in practical Chinese, together with a memorable taste of many facets of Beijing life and culture, altogether a fascinating and unique experience.
