Get immersed in Mandarin.

See modern Chinese culture.

Learn at Shenzhen's breakneck pace.

Incredible teachers delivering constantly-improved interactive Chinese material are at the heart of language learning with Jiahua. Our teachers and materials are our most valuable asset: every lessons is designed by internationally-certified Chinese and foreign language teachers and improved with feedback after every class. Chinese study at Jiahua language school emphasizes active, communicative learning to focus class on student language usage.

 

Each week involves 15 to 30 intensive hours of level-adapted Mandarin training, equivalent up to 4 semesters of Chinese university classes - but with added rigour and full immersion. We shape material to fit your goals, whether that be improving Chinese workplace communication or doing 15 minutes of standup in Mandarin.

 

Shenzhen is through-and-through Chinese. As soon as you arrive, expect signs  to be in Simplified Chinese characters, friendly Mandarin-speaking locals, and unfamiliar sights and smells. At Jiahua, you will not just learn to traverse this environment, but use it to compliment your classes. In Shenzhen, every moment of every day is Chinese language practice.

 

Besides independent exploration, you'll do action homework ranging from ordering your first Chinese meal to learning to direct your cab home to haggling in China's largest electronic market.

Shenzhen is the closest thing to a snapshot of of modern China, and to visit is to see history in the making. A tier one city erected in 30 years on top a historical industrial township, Shenzhen retains its lost-in-time urban villages - now flanked by futuristic skyscrapers. Shenzhen is home to China tech giants Huawei, Tencent, Lenovo, and more - the Googles and Apples of China. Its business, architecture and technology are booming - but none more than its population, comprised 80% of foreign and Chinese immigrants. All come with their own unique cultures making Shenzhen China's melting pot.

 

The daily transformation, the historic villages nestled between new skyscrapers, the melding of cultures, and the breakneck pace of growth represents the very core of modern China. Come to see the Asian frontier, and leave your Lonely Planet guide at home - it'll be obsolete by the time you arrive!

Your first Chinese friend will be your local language study partner - and your next few dozen, both local and foreign, will come from daily Jiahua events across the city at networking events, nature outings, Chinese language corners, and Asia group travel.

 

Jiahua is connected to people and groups across every field of interest from international to startup business, high-tech to bio-tech, from local artists to international educators to restauranteurs and nightlife organizers. We are lifelong students, businesspeople, foodies, travelerers, armchair philosophers, and urban explorers. We know and love this city - and we'll make sure you do, too.

A: The Jiahua Mandarin Immersive Course runs on a year-round & flexible schedule. We begin the course whenever you arrive and are ready to start! 

 

Q: How long is the Mandarin Immerisive Course? How long do I need to study in order to cover all the basics? 

A: Our Mandarin immmersive Course ranges between anything from 2 weeks, through to 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or more. We believe an applicant will need at least 50-hours worth of lesson time to master the basics. Our standard classroom format is:

 

"2 hours in the morning+2 hours in the afternoon/20 hours per week"

 

Depending on the applicants' schedules, we can increase or decrease the intensity of such arrangements.

A: We only need applicants to have a passport valid for 1+ years and a Chinese tourist visa, and have a flight secured for entry into Hong Kong or Shenzhen. Ask us if you need any help with your visa!

 

Q: Where will I stay when I arrive?
A: Housing/hotel stay can be self-arranged. Jiahua can also provide a wide range of accommodations from youth hostels, and 3-star-hotels, through to serviced apartments, luxury hotels, etc. Tell us your budget and we'll sort it out for you in advance! We also have our own comfy & modern apartments near to our schools where rooms can often be available. If you're interested in renting one of our rooms during your stay, please ask and we'll inform you if it's available and of the cost.

 

A: The Jiahua Mandarin Immersive Course starts from USD $1,495 inclusive of 50-hour lessons, group transit, all Jiahua events and some group dinners. We offer discounts accordingly when applicants sign up for more lessons. 

 

*It does not include incidental transit, daily meals, personal travel (to or within China), accomodation, or visa costs.

 

Email us at: study@jiahuaschool.com

 

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