CSA Lite
For students on a budget looking for an introduction to Mandarin Chinese, CSA’s new Short Term Lite Programs are the ideal way for beginners on a budget to study in China. Take beginning mandarin classes at two of the best universities in China, with optional activities and course electives for minimal cost! Beginning the first Monday of each month, these short term Lite Programs are unique to CSA and an unparalleled value, perfect for people looking for an introduction to the Chinese language.
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beijing Dates: Program starts at the first week of each month Deadline for Application and Program Deposit ($200): 1 Month Before Program Begins Deadline for Full Payment: 2 Weeks Before Program Begins Cancellation Fee: Forfeiture of Deposit Description: Standard Mandarin Language Study (4 Classes per day) or Intensive Mandarin Language Study (4 Classes per day + 2 hours individual tutoring) Accommodation: Single Occupancy and Double Occupancy Bedroom in Campus Dormitory or Student Apartment Classes: 4 Classes, 5 days a week at Tsinghua University in Beginning Mandarin Optional Electives: 2 classes, 3 times a week including Martial Arts, Taiqiquan, Chinese Calligraphy, or Chinese Medicine/Healing Optional Activities*: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Peking Opera, Temple of Heaven, Peking Duck Dinner, Tiananmen Square, Acrobatics Show Minimum Participants: 5 students per program or 15 total students per month * Activities dependent upon duration of program. Please see itinerary.
Mandarin Chinese Language Study at Tsinghua University Students in the Beijing Mandarin Language Immersion Program will study at Tsinghua University, one of China’s greatest and oldest universities. Located in the north-western suburbs of Beijing, Tsinghua University is world renown. At Tsinghua, students will undergo a rigorous mandarin learning program, with four classes a day, five days a week. Students will be placed in Beginning Level Courses. Daily homework, written and oral examinations, and classroom attendance are required of all students. Campus Dorms
Tsinghua University 1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
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Student Apartment
Single
Double
Single
Double
Standard
$1099
$1049
$1299
$1199
Intensive
$1199
$1149
$1399
$1299
Elective Fees
$200
Activities Fee
$150
Standard
$1599
$1549
$1799
$1699
Intensive
$1649
$1599
$1949
$1849
Elective Fees
$300
Activities Fee
$250
Standard
$1899
$1799
$2099
$1999
Intensive
$2099
$1999
$2299
$2199
Elective Fees
$350
Activities Fee
$325
Standard
$2099
$1999
$2299
$2199
Intensive
$2349
$2249
$2549
$2449
Elective Fees
$400
Activities Fee
$375 www.chinastudyabroad.org
BEIJING: additional information All programs include: Course tuition Textbooks Accommodation: Student Apartments or Campus Dormitories Transportation: Airport pick-up & drop-off Insurance: The StudentCare Plus insurance policy is provided for all program participants. The policy includes emergency medical and travel coverage, plus 24 hour assistance. Orientation: Includes local orientation materials including city map, emergency card, and taxi card, and welcome dinner. 24-Hour Assistance: Should any problems arise at any time during the program, CSA staff members will be available on call at anytime day or night. *This is a limited time offer from China Study Abroad and subject to availability. Please contact info@chinastudyabroad.org for further details.
Optional Activities During their study in Beijing, students that sign up for the activity option will be taken on tours with English or Spanish speaking guides to several highlights of the Beijing Area, as well as day trips to cultural and natural attractions in the surrounding area. These tours include transportation, guide, and all entrance and ticket fees. Optional Electives Participants have the option of enrolling in an elective course, for two classes a day, three times a week. Options include: Martial Arts, Chinese Calligraphy, Taiqiquan, and Chinese Medicine. Students who choose not to enroll in these courses will have free time in afternoons while other students are in enrolled electives. Students must choose their elective before arrival in China. Accommodation Students will be placed in CSA Student Apartments. Each student will have their own private bedroom, with a twin-size bed, desk, and wardrobe. Students will share an apartment with two other students, which includes a living room, television, DVD player, and bathroom. All apartments have wireless internet access, 24-hour hot water, and air conditioning. On all overnight trips, program participants will stay in double bedroom in 3 star hotels.
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BEIJING PROGRAM Day 1, Sunday (All Programs Begin) All Day Afternoon / Evening
Airport Pick Up Move-in Orientation: Explanation of local area, tour of school, class schedule, and welcome dinner
Day 2, Monday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 3, Tuesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Optional Activity: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Silk Street Clothing Market
Day 4, Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 5, Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Optional Activity: Summer Palace
Evening
Free Time
Day 6, Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 7, Saturday All Day
Optional Activity: Great Wall of China
Day 8, Sunday (1 Week Program Ends) All Day
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Airport Drop-off: 1 Week Program Students Depart Free Time
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BEIJING PROGRAM Day 9, Monday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 10, Tuesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Optional Activity: Hutong Tour, Ice-Skating or Paddle Boating at Hou Hai (depending on season)
Day 11, wednesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
day 12, THURSDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Optional Activity: Lama Temple, Wangfujing Night Market and Snack Street
DAY 13, FRIDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Optional Activity: Karaoke Night
DAY 14, SATURDAY Morning
Free Time
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Optional Activity: Temple of Heaven, Peking Duck Dinner, Peking Opera
Day 15, Sunday (2 Week Program Ends) All Day
Airport Drop-off: 2 Week Program Students Depart Free Time
DAY 16, MONDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
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BEIJING PROGRAM DAY 17, TUESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Optional Activity: Acrobatics Show
DAY 18, WEDNESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 19, THURSDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Optional Activity: Yashow Market, Pearl Market, and Panjiayuan Antiques Market
Evening
Free Time
DAY 20, FRIDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 21, SATURDAY All Day
Optional Activity: Ming Tombs and CloisonnĂŠ Factory
Day 22, Sunday (3 Week Program Ends) All Day
Airport Drop-off: 3 Week Program Students Depart Optional Activity: Hiking at the Fragrant Mountain
DAY 23, MONDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 24, TUESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Optional Activity: Beijing Zoo and Clothing Market
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BEIJING PROGRAM DAY 25, WEDNESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 26, THURSDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 27, FRIDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Optional Activity: Farewell Dinner and Party
Day 28, Saturday (4 Week Program Ends) All Day
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Airport Drop-off: 4 Week Program Students Depart
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shanghai Dates: Program starts the first weekday of each month Duration: 1-4 weeks Deadline for Application and Program Deposit ($200): 1 Month Before Program Begins Deadline for Full Payment: 2 Weeks Before Program Begins Cancellation Fee: Forfeiture of Deposit Description: Standard Mandarin Language Study (4 Classes per day) or Intensive Mandarin Language Study (4 Classes per day + 2 hours individual tutoring) Accommodation: Single Occupancy and Double Occupancy Bedroom in Campus Dormitory or Single Occupancy Bedroom in Student Apartment Classes: 4 Classes, 5 days a week at Jiaotong University in Beginning Mandarin Optional Electives: 2 classes, 3 times a week including Martial Arts, Taiqiquan, Chinese Calligraphy, or Chinese Medicine/Healing Optional Activities*: Shanghai Urban Planning Hall, Nanjing road, the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, French Concession, Yu Yuan Gardens, Hu Pu River cruise, Shanghai Acrobatic Show, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Karaoke Night, Farewell Dinner and Party Minimum Participants: 5 students per program or 15 total students per month * Activities dependent upon duration of program. Please see itinerary.
Mandarin Chinese Language Study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, better known as SJTU, is one of the oldest universities in China. Throughout its century-long history, SJTU has produced a number of important figures, made significant contributions to the development of science and technology, and was even once known as the “Eastern MIT.� The Chinese language department at SJTU offers a variety of courses for all levels. Located outside of metropolitan Shanghai, the large and scenic campus is abundant with both greenery and excitement. Due to its location, number and flexibility of language courses, and large population of foreign students, SJTU is a popular choice with students looking to learn mandarin in Shanghai. Campus Dorms
Jiao Tong University 1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
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Student Apartment
Single
Double
Single
Standard
$1199
$1149
$1399
Intensive
$1299
$1249
$1499
Elective Fees
$200
Activities Fee
$300
Standard
$1599
$1549
$1799
Intensive
$1749
$1699
$1949
Elective Fees
$300
Activities Fee
$450
Standard
$1899
$1799
$2099
Intensive
$2099
$1999
$2299
Elective Fees
$350
Activities Fee
$550
Standard
$2099
$1999
$2299
Intensive
$2349
$2249
$2549
Elective Fees
$400
Activities Fee
$550 www.chinastudyabroad.org
SHANGHAI: additional information Optional Activities During their study in Shanghai, students that sign up for the activity option will be taken on tours with English or Spanish speaking guides to several highlights of the Shanghai Area, as well as trips to cultural and natural attractions in the surrounding area. These tours include transportation, guide, and all entrance and ticket fees. Meals are not included in activity fees. Company is also not responsible for changes in itinerary due to unforeseeable circumstances such as weather or availability of attractions. Optional Electives Participants have the option of enrolling in an elective course, for two classes a day, three times a week. Options include: Martial Arts, Chinese Calligraphy, Taiqiquan, and Chinese Medicine. Students who choose not to enroll in these courses will have free time in afternoons while other students are in enrolled electives. Students must choose their elective before arrival in China. Accommodation Students will be placed in CSA Student Apartments or Campus Dormitories. Each student will have their own private bedroom, with a twinsize bed, desk, and wardrobe. Students will share an apartment, which includes a living room, television, DVD player, and bathroom. All apartments have wireless internet access, 24-hour hot water, and air conditioning. On all overnight trips, program participants will stay in double bedroom in 3 star hotels.
All programs include: Course tuition Textbooks Accommodation: Student Apartments or Campus Dormitories Transportation: Airport pick-up & drop-off Insurance: The StudentCare Plus insurance policy is provided for all program participants. The policy includes emergency medical and travel coverage, plus 24 hour assistance. Orientation: Includes local orientation materials including city map, emergency card, and taxi card, and welcome dinner. 24-Hour Assistance: Should any problems arise at any time during the program, CSA staff members will be available on call at anytime day or night. *This is a limited time offer from China Study Abroad and subject to availability. Please contact info@chinastudyabroad.org for further details.
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shanghai PROGRAM Day 1, Sunday (All Programs Begin) All Day Afternoon / Evening
Airport Pick Up Move-in Orientation: Explanation of local area, tour of school, class schedule, and welcome dinner
Day 2, Monday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 3, Tuesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Optional Activity: Bund, Pearl Tower, Nanjing Road, French Concession
Day 4, Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 5, Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Optional Activity: Hu Pu River Cruise
Evening
Free Time
Day 6, Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 7, Saturday All Day
Optional Activity: Suzhou Trip
Day 8, Sunday (1 Week Program Ends) All Day
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Airport Drop-off: 1 Week Program Students Depart Free Time
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shanghai PROGRAM Day 9, Monday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
Day 10, Tuesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Optional Activity: Shanghai’s Museums and the Urban Planning Hall
Day 11, wednesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
day 12, THURSDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Optional Activity: Yu Temple and Jade Buddha Temple
DAY 13, FRIDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Optional Activity: Karaoke Night
DAY 14, SATURDAY All Day
Optional Activity: Depart for Hangzhou Overnight Trip
Day 15, Sunday (2 Week Program Ends) Airport Drop-off: 2 Week Program Students Depart All Day
Free Time Optional Activity: Return from Hangzhou Overnight Trip
DAY 16, MONDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
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shanghai PROGRAM DAY 17, TUESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
3:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Optional Activity: Yuyuan Gardens
DAY 18, WEDNESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 19, THURSDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Optional Activity: Acrobatics Show
Evening
Free Time
DAY 20, FRIDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 21, SATURDAY All Day
Optional Activity: Depart Nanjing Overnight Trip
Day 22, Sunday (3 Week Program Ends) All Day
Airport Drop-off: 3 Week Program Students Depart Optional Activity: Return from Nanjing Overnight Trip
DAY 23, MONDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 24, TUESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
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shanghai PROGRAM DAY 25, WEDNESDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 26, THURSDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Free Time
DAY 27, FRIDAY 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Beginner Mandarin Class
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Free Time
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Optional Elective Class / Optional Private Tutoring
Evening
Optional Activity: Farewell Dinner and Party
Day 28, Saturday (4 Week Program Ends) Airport Drop-off: 4 Week Program Students Depart
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All Day
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