Summer abroad in Beijing: Chinese summer programs in China for kids, Mandarin immersion for elementary, middle & high school students. Chinese language camp for Americans, summer study abroad for New York / New Jersey children.
YingHua Beijing Language & Leadership Summer Institute: YingHua Language School is a Mandarin Chinese language school in Mercer County, New Jersey offering Chinese language programs in the Lawrenceville area for children and teenagers. We also offer a highly-successful 4-week Chinese language summer program in Beijing, China for students from the New Jersey / New York area aged between 8-18 years old.
Now in its 9th year, our YingHua Beijing Language & Leadership Summer Institute is co-organized by the Beijing Yanjing Professional Cultural School (Yanjing), a nonprofit educational organization approved by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission. Yanjing will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating most activities under the direction and guidance of YingHua.
4-week YingHua Beijing Language & Leadership Summer Institute for Kids & Teens (ages 8-18):
The first three weeks of the summer program include intensive Chinese language classes (45 hours), as well as culture activities, sightseeing, and cultural shows. The fourth week will give the students a unique opportunity to exercise their language and leadership skills. They will travel to Dacheng County in Hebei Province - about 2-3 hours from central Beijing to provide a free 4-day summer camp to underprivileged children.
Our Chinese summer program activities target five objectives:
- Language learning
- Cultural experience
- Leadership training and EQ-character building
- Physical fitness
- Fun
This program is limited to 50 students. Please email us via our "Contact Us" page for further information or to book your place!
Safe & Comfortable Accommodation:
Students will stay in a dormitory in the four-star Yong An Hotel which is situated at the Embassy Area and is within walking distance of the new U.S. Embassy. The courtyard-style complex proides dual-layer security at the courtyard and building entrances.
Four students will share a two-room air-conditioned suite, a private bathroom with shower, a telephone and two televisions. Students may use computers to send email or read news from major sources (i.e., Yahoo!, CNN, etc.) 2-3 times a week. There is also a large cafeteria on campus with a very popular breakfast buffet. The dining service serves mostly Chinese food with some American favorites.
Smile Chinese School, located in Dalian, Northeast China, is a Mandarin Chinese language school that offers a hugely popular Chinese International Summer Camp to children and teens of 7 years and older during the summer vacation period. At Smile, our mission is to "make your Chinese as beautiful as your smile!".
Smile Chinese Summer Camp provides special Chinese teaching services for foreign students and children of Chinese people living abroad during the summer vacation every year.
Through our vivid, interesting curriculum, outdoor activities, and flexible style of teaching, children learn the language in a fun way, and become more and more interested in study.
Smile Chinese provide a chance for our students to enjoy the charm of Chinese traditional culture by including Chinese drawing, Chinese painting, singing Chinese songs, and tasting local snacks in our courses.
Kids from different countries and cultures can make lifelong friends. Our Summer Camp has an excellent reputation among foreign students.
The Norwegian International School (NIS) is an independent, non-profit, Christian school that provides an intimate, family oriented quality education for international and Chinese students in Tai Po, south of Hong Kong in southern China. We follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with programs taught in English. In a nutshell IPC takes specific subject learning goals and delivers learning through well-planned thematic studies. The goals fall in domains of English, Chinese, science, geography, history, ICT, art, music and P.E.
Through these subjects, children are able to respond in different and exciting ways to the themes they are studying. The IPC is based on the most recent research into the brain and learning. The units of work are set up so that students most effectively access learning. From kindergarten to Grade 6, students learn in a truly small class environment where attention, care, and providing effective teaching for all round development are our most important aims. Our primary school section is located in the quiet village of KamShan, Tai Po in south Hong Kong. We also have a kindergarten section in Tai Po, nestled in a naturally wooded playground.
- Christian school for children from kindergarten to grade 6 following International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
- Preschool / Kindergarten Section
- Primary School Section
- Core Subjects include English, Chinese, science, geography, history, ICT, art, music, P.E.
- English as an Additional Language
- Saturday Classes
- All Programs are taught in English
• Hanbridge Mandarin offers summer Chinese language immersion programs in the vibrant city of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province in Southern China.
• Our 10-day summer camp programs are designed for kids, teens, and young adults ages 8-25 and their families. We offer day camp options, Chinese homestay camp options, and more.
• Our camp classes are run by native speakers with excellent bilingual ability. Teachers are patient, loving and excited to teach your kids
• Our aim is to give participants from around the world an authentic experience that will develop their love of learning Chinese.
• We also have a language center in Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan Province, situated 4 and a half hours north-west of Chongqing.
• We also offer general summer Mandarin courses and vacation programs for adults, seniors & travel groups.
Parent Testimonial: "My child is 5 years old, and learned Chinese in Hanbridge Mandarin. She didn't know any Chinese at first, now she can talk about fruit and colors in Chinese. Sometimes she sings Chinese songs to me, I'm so happy to see her progress!"
- Jennifer
Includes fun and dynamic classroom instruction combined with experiential learning
Age Groups:
- Ages 8-12 for children
- Ages 13-17 for teens
- Ages 18-25 for young adults
Camp options:
• Day Camp Options
• Chinese Homestay Summer Camp
• Chinese with Dormitory Option
• Summer Camp for Families
• Summer courses for adults also
Based in the United States, Go Inspired offer an array of international courses, workshops, and educational trips abroad as a way to complement classroom learning, build language confidence, and to facilitate self-growth. In Summer 2014, we are providing a 4-week full immersion experience where middle & high school students can practice Chinese and experience the culture in Beijing, China.
Designed for students ages 12-18, the course features 15 Chinese language lessons a week, each lesson 50 minutes with no more than 8 students in a class. There will be afternoon activities as well as 3 excursions per week focusing on Chinese culture.
We believe that language study is greatly enhanced by an understanding of the culture in which the language is spoken. Our course is in partnership with Capital Mandarin - one of China’s leading private language schools where the focus is on speaking and learning Chinese and Chinese culture.
4 Week Chinese Immersion Summer Course for Kids & Teens (Ages 12-18)
Course features include:
- 15 Chinese language lessons a week
- Each lesson 50 minutes
- No more than 8 students per class
- Afternoon activities
- 3 excursions per week focusing on Chinese culture
- Professional and experienced Chinese teachers and books
- Standard level test before you arrive
"The Journey" Dance Camp in China with Sunshine Studios
Courses / Programs
• A truly inspiring adventure and journey of a lifetime! This is 'The Journey'!
• Spend an unforgettable three weeks in China, visiting 8 different cities and taking part in an amazing, 3-week, backpacking dance camp with Sunshine Studios - a renowned UK-based dance school!
• The Journey Dance Camp sees older teens & young adults (ages 15-35) backpacking with a group of dancers from all over the world through 8 of China’s most spectacular destinations over 3 weeks.
• Not only will you take in some truly breathtaking scenery, but in each city, you take part in hip hop, street dance and urban choreography masterclasses with world-class teachers.
Itinerary / Travel Schedule: • 3rd - 7th July, Beijing: Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace.
• 7th - 9th July, Xi’an: Terracotta Warriors.
• 9th - 12th July, Chengdu: Panda Reserve.
• 12th - 16th July, Zhangjiajie: National Forest Park.
• 16th - 17th July, Phoenix Ancient Town: Boat ride
• 17th - 20th July, Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill, and Li River Cruise.
• 18th July, LongSheng: Longji Rice Terraces.
• 20th - 24th July, Yangshuo: Xingping ancient town visit
• With each mesmerizing city, you will experience delicious local dishes, wonderful sights, and take mind-blowing dance classes with some of the worlds top teachers.
• This is not just a holiday dance camp - this is a trip where you will learn about culture, art, and life! The Journey will leave you with unforgettable memories and amazing stories for a lifetime!
• Visit 8 exciting Chinese cities (Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Phoenix Ancient Town, Guilin, LongSheng, Yangshuo)
• Take part in dance masterclasses in each location (Hip-Hop, Street Dance, Urban Choreography)
Camp package includes: - Airport pick up / drop off
- Intensive Dance classes
- Tour Guides and Staff members fluent in both English and Mandarin
- Transport between cities and towns
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Excursions trips and tickets to various attractions
• Give your child an unforgettable summer experience in China! Located in the beautiful city of Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan Province in southwest China, Keats School is a leading Chinese language school.
• Approximately 2.5 hours by air from Beijing and Shanghai, we provide quality Mandarin courses for children, teenagers and adults.
• Programs are offered in summer and year-round, and suitable for students of all levels. Our standard Chinese courses are designed for young learners ages 5-15, while in addition, we can organize summer programs for high school & college students. Homestay accommodation with Chinese host families is also available.
• The aim of our Chinese programs for children is to help them have a better understanding of the language and culture. It combines private Chinese lessons, Chinese culture classes, and excursions.
• This program is suitable both for families from overseas who are coming to Kunming to learn the Chinese language and culture, and for expat families who are living in Kunming and want one-to-one Chinese immersion for their child.
• The program fee includes airport pick-up and drop-off, as well as accommodation in a comfortable family room. Parents are welcome to attend afternoon activities with their children.
• Keats School is accredited by Provincial Education Department and Kunming Education Department.