Ancient China’s rulers displayed their power and lordship through the construction of magnificent palaces, imperial residences and rich temples. Today, Beijing is home to a population of approximately 13 million people, as well as being the country’s political and cultural center.
Indeed, China’s capital has quite a varied cultural program to offer that simply shouldn’t be missed, including theatre, concerts, fairs and exhibitions. Other events that prove highly interesting to see are the traditional holiday celebrations.
Since Beijing will host the 2008 Olympic Games, the city is undergoing certain changes: parks and green areas are being designed by landscape designers, new sports villages are being built, shopping malls are being erected as well as modern living quarters.
Beijing Chinese school
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The Chinese school in Beijing is located in downtown, in the China Central Palace Development. It is situated near popular shopping centres and nightlife destinations.
The school is located just 15 minutes from Sanlitun bar street, the most important bar and pub area, and 5 minutes ride from the airport expressway.
Add to that the harmonious set-up of the classrooms you will enjoy a relaxation area and beautiful balconies overlooking the central courtyard garden. The computer room offers free Internet access and in the school bar students enjoy traditional tea and coffee.
The Chinese school in Beijing offers afternoon extracurricular activities and weekend tours. Studnets will be taken to the Great Wall of China, the Chinese countrycide, The Summer Palace, The Forbidden City, among many others. They will also learn Chinese calligraphy, water painting, watch acrobatic shows, martial arts, excursions to water and ancient towns and shopping.
Available at an extra cost.
Average number of students: in summer 50; Rest of year 30.
Tian an men square at night
Emperor's throne, Forbiden City in Beijing
Overview of Beijing
Courses Available in Beijing
Intensive for beginners (20 lessons/Wk) - High Season (June 1 - Aug 31)
The classes aim at developing the communicative competence in Chinese in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 2 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 10 students per class.
Intensive for non-beginners (20 lessons/Wk) - High Season (June 1 - Aug 31)
The classes aim at developing the communicative competence in Chinese in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 2 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 10 students per class.
Intensive for beginners (20 lessons/Wk) - Low Season
The classes aim at developing the communicative competence in Chinese in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 2 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 10 students per class.
Intensive for non-beginners (20 lessons/Wk) - Low Season
The classes aim at developing the communicative competence in Chinese in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Minimum week requirement: 2 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 10 students per class.
Immersion for beginners (20 group + 10 private lessons/week) - Low Season
During regular group lessons students follow the regular syllabus for learning Chinese. As for the private lessons, students will accomplish higher proficiency and focus on particular needs and requirements.
Immersion for non beginners (20 group + 10 private lessons/week) - Low Season
During regular group lessons students follow the regular syllabus for learning Chinese. As for the private lessons, students will accomplish higher proficiency and focus on particular needs and requirements.
Immersion for non beginners (20 group + 10 private lessons/week) - High Season (June 1 - Aug 31)
During regular group lessons students follow the regular syllabus for learning Chinese. As for the private lessons, students will accomplish higher proficiency and focus on particular needs and requirements.
Immersion for beginners (20 group + 10 private lessons/week) - High Season (June 1 - Aug 31)
During regular group lessons students follow the regular syllabus for learning Chinese. As for the private lessons, students will accomplish higher proficiency and focus on particular needs and requirements.
