Study Abroad in China: Intensive Chinese Language in Beijing

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Beijing, China: Is this study abroad program for you? CET Beijing students dive head first into Chinese language learning. During their time abroad, they speak only Chinese and make exceptional strides in their Chinese language skills. This program is for serious students of all language levels, from beginners to heritage learners. Want a running start to the spring semester? Consider adding the program’s January Term to your study abroad plans.

Study Abroad in Beijing, China: Features

  • Intensive academics, with at least 20 hours/week of Chinese language classes
  • Full-time Chinese language pledge
  • No language prerequisite for the fall, spring and summer terms
  • January Term: open to students with at least 3 semesters of previous Chinese language study
  • Chinese roommates
  • Auxiliary language classes in Chinese TV, character writing, newspaper, business, and literature

Study Abroad in Beijing, China: Details

Semester Fall 2012 JanTerm 2013 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013
Application Deadline 05/01/12 11/01/12 11/01/12 03/01/13 05/01/13
Program Length 15 weeks 4 weeks 15 weeks 8 weeks 15 weeks
Arrival Date 08/29/12 01/03/13 02/13/13 06/12/13 08/28/13
Program Break Oct 22-26 NA April 8-12 NA Sept 30-Oct 4
Departure Date 12/17/12 02/04/13 06/03/13 08/12/13 12/16/13
Program Fee $12,190 $4,090 $12,590 $6,790 $12,590
Recommended Credit 17 to 18 5 17 to 18 8 17 to 18