China
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Dates: Fall- Late August to Mid December, Spring- Late February to Mid June, Summer- Late June to Late August, Winter- Early January to Mid February
Description:
Founded in 1982, this program is designed for beginning through advanced students. Located at the Beijing Institute of Education (BIE), CET Beijing is uniquely positioned to provide students with excellent language instruction in China's political, cultural and historical center and the home to "standard" Chinese. CET students are the only Americans on the campus, and CET's is the only program in Beijing that allows students the opportunity to live with Chinese roommates from local universities. The program includes a minimum 20 class hours of Chinese language instruction per week. Average class size is eight students with lower enrollments in the upper levels and oral courses.
Note that in addition to enrolling in the fall, spring and/or summer terms, students may also elect to participate in CET's January Term in Beijing. This is an intensive four week program for intermediate and advanced students of Chinese language. The program prepares students for continued study in China and is designed to make maximum use of Beijing's rich linguistic environment, with intensive classes and structured outings that contextualize students' language skills.
Highlights:
* Beginning through advanced students study in small, intensive language classes
* Enjoy language practica that facilitate use of Chinese skills outside of the classroom
* Live with Chinese roommates
* Travel to off-the-beaten track locations
* Participate in activities arranged by CET's Resident Director
Minimum Education: High School
Language:
Chinese
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Chinese
and English
Subject Areas:
Asian Studies,
Chinese Language,
Culture,
Intensive Language
and Student Trips (non-credit)
Cost in US$: Spring or Fall 2011: USD 11,450, Summer 2011: 6,390, Winter 2011: 3,750 (please see CET's website for current pricing)
Cost Includes:
* Tuition & transcript
* Online pre-departure information
* Pre-departure advising & orientation webinar
* Arrival day meet & greet
* On-site orientation
* Full-time resident staff
* Housing with Chinese roommate in double occupancy dormitory room
* Traveling seminars & excursions
* CET immersion activities
* Overseas university services
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Visa information packet & fees
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Group living
Participants Travel to China
Independently
Or
in Groups
Scholarships Are Available. - please see our website for details.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is Two weeks
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement: CET Academic Programs mission is to...
* To create intensive study abroad programs for students who choose to be challenged, both academically and experientially.
* To immerse students in our programs' off-the-beaten-path locations and unique subject matter.
* To equip students with new skills, broader perspectives and an appreciation of cultural differences.
* To create study abroad innovations for the field, and to serve as a resource to faculty and educational institutions in the development of programs abroad.
Year Founded: 1982