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SHANGHAI CHINA for teenagers aged 13-19
"CHINESE IMMERSION VACATION"
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Enjoy your summer Chinese language vacation in the largest city in China at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
The city is a tourist destination renowned for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, and its new reputation as a cosmopolitan center of culture and design.
Today, Shanghai is the largest center of commerce and finance in mainland China, and has been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy (more)
FAST FACTS
Your language vacation itinerary
You will book your own flights and arrive independently into Shanghai. You will be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation. Your accommodation is included on the Sunday, our language courses start on Monday and finish Friday, departure day Saturday.
You will be studying with like-minded students of a similar age from around the world and living with a local host family.
:: IMPORTANT: a tourist visa will be required for this trip so please apply early for this summer vacation.
School location
& map
Located in the heart of the city off Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai's premier shopping street (over 3 miles long) this area attracts thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world.
Course options & details
:: 4 GROUP LESSONS DAILY - 20 lessons per week
We accept all levels
A lessons usually lasts 50 minutes
Course runs Monday through Friday starting at 9am
Course materials are included
You will take a placement test on the first Monday
Maximum 12 students per group class
Lodging options
:: RESIDENCE (ages 13 - 19)
Multi shared room
Includes 3 meals daily
24 Hour supervision
:: HOMESTAY (ages 15 - 19)
Shared or private room
Includes 3 meals daily
Breakfast & dinner with family
Lunch & snack at the school
Travel time to school 20 - 45 minutes
Supervision,
curfews &
student info
RESIDENCE
Supervision level: HIGH
For ages 13-19 this is 24 hour supervision.
HOMESTAY
Supervision level: MEDIUM
For ages 15-19 are allowed to go out in the evening unaccompanied but must be home by 10pm on weeknights & 11pm on weekends. Teens will expected to travel independently to/from the school each day. Students are expected to spend Sundays with their host family
After class activities
Enjoy a schedule of social & cultural activities during the week with other students and weekend excursions.
One day excursion, two cultural activities and one field trip weekly.
Other
Travel medical insurance is included in this vacation
Airport transfers (pickup & drop-off)
Pre departure support & emergency assistance
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We require a deposit of $300 to book any language vacation.
SHANGHAI CHINA - VIDEO
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We will give you unbiased help in choosing the right type of summer language vacation to match your needs and requirements.
Busy but safe city
Lots to experience & see
Experienced school & teachers
Live in a residence or with a local family - perfect for the mature teen
Variety of Chinese cultural and tour activities
"I'm half Chinese so I love Chinese language the program gives me a fun way of learning Chinese and my
teacher is really great."
George
Read what our students say about their experiences in China