CIEE Summer Accelerated Chinese Language in London, England

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Locations: London, United Kingdom
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

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Fact Sheet:
Area of Study:	Asian Studies (ASIA), Linguistics (LING)	Housing Options:	Apartment, On-Campus Housing
Language of Instruction:	Chinese, English

Program Description:

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Program Overview

This summer, fast-forward your Chinese language skills in one of the most diverse cities on earth. Kick learning into high gear with daily coursework and one-on-one classes suited to your level, whether you’re a first- or fifth-year Chinese language student. Add language exchange with native speakers, cultural activities and integration into the Chinese community in London, and your summer in London will be one you’ll always value.

London has a history stretching back to the Romans, there are four World Heritage sites, leading museums and plenty of green spaces. A contemporary global city, London is home to almost 9 million people from all over the world.

Unique Experiences

COMPRESS A YEAR

of Chinese and Mandarin progress into eight weeks with small classes and individual lessons.

MAXIMIZE IMMERSION

Shop and eat in China Town, meet Chinese students studying in London and integrate with Chinese community and cultural groups.

STEP OUTSIDE TO LEARN

Via cultural activities, practicing Mandarin in authentic situations and excursions to learn about the history of Chinese migrants to the UK and the business opportunities in a post Brexit UK. China has a global reach, and, in London, you can experience the importance of China on the world stage.

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Excursions & Activities

Visit the Chinese galleries at the British Museum and learn about the history of Chinese culture through the objects on display
An overnight trip to Liverpool, you may know it as the home of The Beatles but the oldest Chinese community in the UK is in Liverpool. Learn about the historic links between the UK and China in the port of Liverpool and bring the relationship up to date by exploring how Liverpool seeks to attract investment from China today.
A day trip to Oxford to hear from academics at the China Centre at Oxford University.
Visit the London Docklands Museum and Limehouse home to London’s first Chinatown.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
An introduction to your academic program plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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Programs : Brochure