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Spend your summer in SHANGHAI
and enjoy a full schedule of lessons, leisure, cultural activities and excursions with other international students of the same age....


SUMMER PROGRAM CHECKLIST:
CHINESE FOR TEENAGERS AGED 16 - 18

>> Dates 2009
(June - Aug ) with set Beginner start dates; study for 2, 3 or more weeks / 6 language levels / with a mix of international students
>> Supervised Program (Level - MODERATE)
Live with a host family / including meals / with curfews / full program of activities & tours
>> Includes
Airport transfers (arrival Sunday - departure Saturday) / emergency & pre departure support / insurance / bilingual staff ratio 1:12 students

Shanghai is probably the most evocative city for an outsider in the whole of China.

Beijing may be more purely, mysteriously Chinese but only Shanghai offers such a heady brew of half-digested images and preconceptions.

For the second city of the world’s oldest surviving ancient civilization, Shanghai is surprisingly new. Literally ‘On the Sea’, Shanghai is a port city on the Huangpu River, where the Yangzi River empties into the East China Sea.

This program has been designed for students who would like to learn the Mandarin language but also enjoy rich Chinese culture and to mix with other international students from all over the world!

Our beautiful academic campus is located in the People's Square District. Only a ten minute walk from the Bund, it is ideally located in the heart of Shanghai.(Right off Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street).

This is a charming section of the city characterized by leafy tree-lined streets, beautiful, old crumbling European architecture, and crowned by the chic shopping street Huai Hai Middle Road. The area offers many upscale boutiques, cafes, bars and shopping centers.

On the budget side you will discover the Huating Market, a bustling open air market where shoppers bargain hard with the vendors. The nostalgia of old Shanghai can be felt even more strongly by visiting the residence of Sun Yat-sen and his wife, Soong Qing Ling. Their home has been beautifully preserved and visitors can walk the grounds.

Our school is housed in a modern residential complex which provides a private garden, comfortable & modern classrooms and lounge areas.

Chinese Standard program: (4 group lessons daily)

Program includes:
Class size: 12 Students max.
Each lesson is normally 50 minutes in duration
6 language levels with set beginner dates
Taught by qualified native speaking teachers
Text book & materials
Language certificate at end of program upon request

DAY CAMP OPTION
We also offer the opportunity to those students visiting with family or living in Shanghai to take part in classes and weekday activities with full camp students, but stay with their families during evenings and weekends.

"A TYPICAL DAY"
8.00 - 9.00: Breakfast /travel to school
9.00 - 9.50: Chinese lesson
9:50 - 10:00 Break
10:00 - 10:50:Integrated Mandarin
10:50 - 11:10: Break
11:10 - 12:00: Language - put into practice
12:10 - 12:10: Break
12:10 - 13:00: 4th lesson - Daily Quiz and Review
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
14:00 - 16:30: Cultural Enrichment / activity
16:30 - 16:50: Snack
16:50 - 17:30: Homework and Communication
17:30 - 18:30: Free time
18:30 - 20:00: Dinner with family
20:00 - 22:30: Relax, games, social gatherings etc
22:30 Lights out!

"SUPERVISION & CURFEW RULES"
All students should be back at their accommodation by the curfew times, except when they are on an organized tour or activity. NO Exceptions can be made; NO matter of their age.


Activity program includes:
4 afternoon activities per week
1 full day excursion on Saturdays per week
Sunday spent with host family

After class many exciting cultural activities include: Dumpling making, Chinese calligraphy, city sightseeing and Chinese martial arts are just a few examples of the cultural activities students will enjoy. Soccer, ping pong, swimming and beach parties allow students some down time as well as the opportunity to socialize and get to know each other outside of the classroom.

At the weekends students enjoy exciting excursions organized by the school including trips to Suzhou, the canal city of Zhouzhuang, Changfeng Ocean Park,Yinqixang (Indoor Ski Park), Shanghai Zoo, Dino Beach Water Park, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium & Hangzhou.

Example of a weekly program schedule (PDF)

Host family: (for ages 16-18)

Homestay includes:
Private room in family
Room offers a bed, desk, chair & wardrobe
Bathroom shared with family
Bed linens & towels included
Use of washing machine, TV, air-conditioning
Use of telephone and free local phone calls
2 meals per day (breakfast & dinner)
Lunch & snacks taken at school
Average distance to school: 50 minutes

Booking a program online is easy using our ONLINE SECURE PAYMENT METHOD
(scroll up to the top right of this page and follow the steps)

The following is required for enrollment in a program and must be signed by the parents or legal guardians of the teenager, students may only enroll directly if 18 or older.

IMPORTANT: Students will require a tourist visa to enter China, parents / guardians will be expected to apply directly for this, we will supply all lettters required.
FOR THIS REASON, WE SUGGEST YOU ENROLL ATLEAST 8 WEEKS BEFORE START DATE!

A non-refundable deposit of $300.00
A completed enrollment form (N/A if booking online)
A Teenager under age waiver form
Medical record form
We must be informed of any health conditions requiring special attention or special diets

If you prefer not to book online, please click on the
"Prices & Start Dates" button below for additional information & how to enroll not using our online rervation system!

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Receive transferable credits for this Chinese summer course (if required).
Students should register for credit AT LEAST 8 weeks PRIOR TO START DATE.

International student body:
We expect 50% of students attending to be native English speakers, mainly coming from North America / 25% will be from Europe & 25% will be from Asia / Australia. These numbers are estimated based on 2008 enrollments!

Number of students attending:
We expect the following students numbers, each week during the following dates:
July 45 - 55 / August 50 - 55


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STUDENT FEEDBACK

"I had an amazing time. I met some really great people and got to see a different side of the world while being immersed in the language.

I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who wants to do something memorable, exciting and even educational! Living in the residence was very fun. Having a maid and a chef everyday made it feel like you were almost in a hotel - but not!

I really liked my teacher, but I think the organization of placing students into different levels could use improvement.
RACHEL W (age 17)

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"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!

I made many friends here and learnt enough Chinese to argue with shopkeepers. Love my teacher."
MAX (Age 17)

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Arrival airport: SHANGHAI
Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport is Shanghai’s former principal airport, now supplemented by Pudong Airport, which will be the new hub for international traffic. Traffic from Hong Kong, however - in theory a ‘domestic’ destination - still travels through Honqiao.

The airport is situated 18km (11 miles) southwest of central Shanghai, approximately a half-hour ride away, airport transfers are included.

Insurance coverage included Travel medical insurance is included in this program with many benefits

Passports / Visa / Length of stay: Students will require a tourist visa to enter China, parents / guardians will be expected to apply directly for this, we will supply all lettters required.

WE SUGGEST YOU ENROLL ATLEAST 8 WEEKS BEFORE PROGRAM START DATE!

It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad.

Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.

Flights
Independently, students will arrange flights and travel to their program destination. Upon arrival, they will be met by one of our qualified airport chaperones and taken to their accommodation. During travel days, students will have access to a 24 hour emergency hotline, should they have any questions, require support or wish to advise us of flight delays!

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Finally....
We have resource pages dedicated to Parents/Guardians & Teens, which address specific concerns and answers about our programs...we believe these pages are a "MUST READ" before enrolling in a program abroad!

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If you still have questions, please contact us!

Teen Language Programs/Summer Camps