School of Mandarin
 
 
Summer Homestay for Children    

The summer homestay package is a good choice for people who would like their children to make contact with mainland China. And it will give your children the perfect introduction to Chinese culture and language, as well as a great short summer vacation in Beijing. It's suitable for children of all ages from seven upwards, and no previous knowledge of Chinese is needed. Your children will stay in a clean and comfortable apartment with a specially selected host family who will do everything to make them feel secure and welcome, and they will be accompanied at all times during lessons and recreational activities.

Activity Type Content Hour Total Hours/month Fees
Lessons Learn Chinese language; 8:30-12:30am 120 hours (30 hours per week) US$860
Stories of Chinese History & literature (eg. Journey to The West);
Chinese calligraphy, poems;
   
Watch children's films Hands-on activity, board games, chess,origami; 2:30-4:30pm
Learn to sing Chinese songs;
         
Weekend visits Visit Beijing Zoo, Aquarium in Beijing, Botanical Gardens;     US$145
Visit Tiananmen, Forbidden City, The Great wall and The Summer Palace;
Visit host family's relatives or friends;
         
Accommodation In a Chinese host family with an independent room for the child, Bathroom, shared sitting room with TV, stereo, DVD,Three meals;     US$645
Facilities for exercise in Julong Garden.
         
Total       US$1650

Note:
1. There are two starting dates: mid-July and early August
    (or contact the school for special arrangements)
2. This program is open to children from the ages of seven to sixteen
3. The deadline for registration is one month before the program starts
4. Other requirements and conditions are the same as the adult Homestay     Program