Study Abroad in China: C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in China in Kunming

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Kunming, China: Is this study abroad program for you? CET and Middlebury College join forces to operate the C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in China. These programs in Beijing, Hangzhou and Kunming are for seasoned Chinese language learners who are striving for communicative competence. Coursework is entirely in Chinese. Students live with Chinese roommates. They adhere to the legendary Middlebury Language Pledge. Some extend their time in China by adding January Term to their study abroad plans.

Study Abroad in Kunming, China: Features

The Middlebury in China-Kunming curriculum highlights this unique southwestern city and its panoply of minority cultures.

Electives in anthropology and environmental studies
One-on-one tutorial on a topic of choice
Chinese roommates
Full-time Language Pledge
Direct-enroll courses or internships for qualified students in their second semester
Open to students with at least 4 semesters (5 preferred) of previous Chinese language study

Visit the Middlebury College website for program and application information.