Short-Term Study Abroad in China Programs
Are you thinking: ‘Surely a short-term Mandarin Chinese language program isn’t worth it?’ You’re wrong! Studying Chinese in China, even for as little as four weeks, will benefit you more than learning Chinese for longer periods at home. How so? Well, when you come to China to learn Chinese, you learn under native speakers and get to live the language in your everyday life. There’s no better way to accelerate your learning.
Short-term programs can also enable you to specialize. These programs give you an opportunity to focus on a particular aspect of Mandarin, such as learning business Chinese, prepare for HSK examinations or learn vocabulary for a specific industry. You can concentrate on speaking Chinese, writing Chinese or reading Chinese too. It’s entirely up to you.
For people who have already started learning Chinese, short-term programs offer the opportunity to hone your skills, extend your knowledge and correct your tones and pronunciations. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn Chinese and travel around China!
Why Choose Go Abroad China’s Chinese Programs ?
Internationally Recognized Language Programs
GAC partner with the top universities in China to provide you with internationally recognized language classes that accelerate your mastery of the Chinese language. Learn together with fellow students, business people and expats from across the world. Classes can be supplemented with one-on-one tutoring or additional small group classes. Students can choose a standard 20-hour study week or an intensive 30-hour study week. Classes are taught by qualified and experienced teachers who are bilingual, comprehensively trained, and who have years of Chinese teaching experience.
A Choice of Destinations
GAC offer programs in a number of Chinese cities, giving you the chance to choose the type of experience you would like. Join us in Beijing or Shanghai for the hustle and bustle of a modern city, or go for something quieter in Nanjing, Dalian is great for those that love history while Hangzhou is perfect for those who love natural beauty. We have something for everyone.
Experience all China has to Offer
GAC programs include a range of activities to keep you busy exploring and getting to know new people. From visits to the top historical landmarks such as The Great Wall, The Forbidden City or The Pagoda, to social activities and adventure outings such as hiking or rock climbing. Experience the culture through cultural activities such as calligraphy, Kung Fu, Thai Chi or local cooking classes (and more). Meet the locals and practice your Mandarin while you live amongst them, and while you’re at it you may just get to learn the local lingo!
Comprehensive packages that are value for money
Our packages include many of the extras our competitors charge extra for. Your packages include everything you need to enjoy your stay and feel hassle-free; from pre-departure support to visa documentation, insurance and medical aid, orientation, social and cultural activities and more.
Around the clock support
The GAC team are here to support you throughout your experience, from helping you through your application to 24/7 daily support during your stay here in China and even once you’re home through our Alumni team. Our goal is to ensure that we’ve taken care of everything so you have a hassle-free stay.
Customize your experience
As one of the few comprehensive China program providers, we can mix and match the main components of our programs to tailor your stay to match your interests, goals and studies. Combine language studies with additional classes at university, add additional Mandarin classes to extend your learning, take an internship, see China by adding in some extra trips or make a meaningful contribution by volunteering. Come any time of year for any duration, we’ll make it work for you!
Why come to China to Learn Chinese?
Choose How You Want to Learn Chinese
Go Abroad China has developed a reputation for delivering fun, meaningful and engaging year abroad programs – ask one of our alumni to hear how much they enjoyed their time in China!
Choose How Long You Want to Learn Chinese
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Program Highlights
- Come for as long or as little as you want; short term programs range from four to twelve weeks.
- Available for any level of Chinese language knowledge.
- Learn anywhere between 100 and 800 characters (amazing!).
- Programs for any budget with more inclusions.
- Award winning international quality Chinese teaching methods.
- Make international friends for life while exploring the rich sights, sounds and tastes of China.
- Support throughout including during your application, pre-departure and visa, around the clock while you are here and after.
Apply today for a Life-changing Experience
Continue your studies and learn the most spoken language in the world through an immersive language program that will fast track your Chinese language proficiency and take your life in a whole new direction!
Making it Easy
GAC can make sure you get into your choice of program, organize all the details for you, help you with your visa and arrange the little extras that make the experience worthwhile! GAC arranges affordable, accredited and quality Chinese language programs. We’ve placed thousands of happy students and would love to do the same for you.
Price for Go Abroad ChinaShort Language Courses Program
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Get an internationally recognized credit for Mandarin
Learn Chinese in a culturally immersive program that is internationally recognized, which will open doors for your future career. Live, learn, laugh and experience Chinese in this immersive cultural experience that will leave you feeling like a new person.
Four Easy Steps to Learn Chinese in China
Step one: Apply online
Once you have an idea about where, when and for how long you want to learn Chinese in China, complete our online application form to get the ball rolling.
Step two: Assessment
To make sure we know what you want from your Chinese learning experience – why you want to study abroad, what you want to achieve, where and for how long you’d like to stay – we’ll organize a 15 minute Skype interview with you. From this, we can make sure we tailor the right Learn Chinese Package for you. We’ll also know if this is the right program for you. Within two to three days after the interview, the coordinator will be in touch by email to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll send you a formal offer.
Step three: Confirmation
To confirm your placement in our program, you’ll need to reply to our letter of offer and pay your agreed deposit. Once this has been done, we’ll send you all the documents you need: your contract and all the required documents for your study visa application as well as your pre-departure package. The pre-departure package contains all the information you’ll need regarding your trip including where you’ll stay.
Step Four: Start your Chinese study experience
Once your flights have been booked, let us know your arrival details (date and time, flight number) so that we can organize airport pick-up. We’ll be excited to welcome you to our program in person!
Our support doesn’t end when you arrive. We are as dedicated to ensuring you have around the clock support for the duration of your stay as we do in getting you here. Your journey will include your paid internship, accommodation, language courses, cultural experiences, tours, and networking.
Have a question?
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What are you waiting for? Apply online now!
Learn Chinese the fastest way in an immersive and culturally rich experience which will fast track your learning experience. Have all your needs taken care of and broaden your horizons, be more independent and make friends for life!
Promotions & Financial Aid
We want everyone to have the chance to live and study in China; to make this possible we have a range of financial options available to support students who cannot afford full fees. Contact us today to discuss promotions, full and partial sponsorship opportunities.
Our prices start from US$1,980, depending on your service components, accommodation and length of stay.











