Go Abroad China: Teen Mandarin Study Tour & Cultural Immersion in China
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Our High School Summer Program is designed exclusively for international students aged 13 to 18 who want to experience China with purpose. Participants study Mandarin Chinese on a university campus or at a language school, combining language learn... read more
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This overseas experience has brought me abundant gains: I not only got to experience painting Peking Opera facial masks and visiting local markets, but also toured the Great Wall and the Forbidden City—all of which felt far more vivid than what I’d learned from textbooks. I also learned to break through language barriers; even w... Grace W - High School View Entire Review
I gained fluency in Chinese (from basic to confident conversations), deep cultural understanding (through festivals, family traditions), and independence. Met amazing people—classmates, homestay family—who broadened my worldview. 100% worthwhile—it changed how I see language and life! Kalia l - High School View Entire Review
I learned more about the culture than I could online. It was very worthwhile to get to see new things and meet new people. Harmony J - High School View Entire Review
The people and culture. Kevin N - None View Entire Review
I'm really excited about this trip. I've learned Chinese and tasted delicious food. CHEN D - Deerfield Academy View Entire Review
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Our High School Summer Program is designed exclusively for international students aged 13 to 18 who want to experience China with purpose. Participants study Mandarin Chinese on a university campus or at a language school, combining language learning with authentic cultural immersion.
Mornings are dedicated to language lessons tailored to young learners, while afternoons offer unique opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. Students visit a pre-selected Chinese high school to experience firsthand how local peers approach academics, school life, and extracurricular activities. This helps build meaningful connections and fosters global understanding.
Program Benefits
✔ Purposeful travel experience for high school students in China
✔ Balanced schedules Chinese language classes combined with daytime trips and cultural activities
✔ Safe and comfortable homestays with local families, shared apartments with Chinese peers, or international dorms.
✔ Close supervision by experienced coordinators, especially for under-18 participants
✔ Opportunities to interact and socialize with Chinese high school students through cultural exchanges
✔ Balanced schedules Chinese language classes combined with daytime trips and cultural activities
✔ Safe and comfortable homestays with local families, shared apartments with Chinese peers, or international dorms.
✔ Close supervision by experienced coordinators, especially for under-18 participants
✔ Opportunities to interact and socialize with Chinese high school students through cultural exchanges
This program offers young learners an unforgettable summer of language growth, cultural exploration, and new friendships in China’s vibrant educational environment.
Program Type(s):
High SchoolProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Maymester
- January Term
- Spring Break
- Custom
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
- Chinese - Mandarin
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Chinese Studies
- Chinese Language, Literature
- Cultural Studies
Year Founded:
2003Website
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