Beijing: Language Intensive website  (map)

Sponsor: IES Abroad

Location: Beijing, China

Description: 

With small classes, a high-quality language curriculum, daily tutorials, and a Center-wide language pledge, this program offers students the opportunity to rapidly expand their knowledge of spoken and written Chinese.  In addition, students take up to two area studies courses taught in English or Chinese, experience excursions and field trips as part of the curriculum, and have the option of participating in a for-credit internship. 

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

See the Internships and Service Learning page for more information about earning credit for internships.

Languages: Chinese, English

Language Requirements: 

1 year or the equivalent of college-level Chinese

Housing: 

Residence hall with a Chinese roommate or home stay

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $9,275
• Room & board: $3,650
• SAAF: $2,400
• Transportation: $2,210
• Books & supplies: $200
• Personal expenses: $1,355
• HTH: $138
• Required IES insurance: $200
• Visa & fees: $170
• Total estimated costs: $19,598