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IES Abroad Beijing: Language Intensive

» General Information

Location:

Beijing, China (Population: 15 million)

Description:

With small classes, a high-quality language curriculum, daily tutorials, and a Center-wide language pledge, this program option offers students who have already begun Chinese language studies 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 and have the option of participating in a for-credit internship.  Courses incorporate extensive field trips and travel directly into the curriculum. 

Both this program and the IES Abroad Beijing: Contemporary Issues program are located on the campus of the Beijing Foreign Studies University (Beijing Waiguoyu Daxue). Popularly known as Bei Wai, this university is one of Beijing's most highly regarded academic institutions.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

IES Abroad

Website:

Beijing: Langugage Intensive Program

Language Requirements

Students must have completed one year of college-level Chinese.

Academic Specialties

Chinese language, Asian Studies, Economics, Sociology, Government, and History.

Course Type

IES program courses.

Additional Information

• Area Studies courses in Chinese are available for advanced-level students.
• A custom-designed program is available for heritage speakers.
• For-credit internships are available in business, education and community service organizations.

Housing

Residence hall with a Chinese roommate or home stay.

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition: $9,895
• Room & Board:  $4,475
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,770
• Books & Supplies: $180
• Personal Expenses:  $1,855
• Visa Fees:  $170
• HTH:  $190
• Total Estimated Costs:  $20,890

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

• 70 students
• Bei Wai University: 4,000 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. An IES Abroad program application, available on the IES web site.
2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.