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Spend 4 weeks across two iconic Chinese cities in an immersive language and culture program. Attend ~40 hours of Mandarin classes at Shijiazhuang No. 42 High School alongside local students, explore 10+ cultural workshops including calligraphy, tea ceremony, and traditional painting, and visit landmark sites like the Great Wall and Forbidden City. Weekdays are spent on campus; weekends with a local host family. No prior Chinese required.

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must be between 15 and 18 years old at the time of arrival (Born between Jun 20, 2008 – Jun 20, 2011)

What's included in your experience

  • Airport Pick-up
  • Host Family Placement
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • Individual Contact Person
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • Field Trips
  • Cultural Tours
  • Domestic Transport
  • Language Instruction
  • Assistance with Application Process
  • Visa Application Assistance
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Orientations during your time abroad
  • Re-entry Orientation
  • Access to Alumni Network
  • Worldwide Presence