Location
  • China
    • Shenzhen
    • Beijing
    • Shanghai
    • Chengdu
    • Guangzhou
Length
52+ weeks

Program Details

Activities
City Exploring Remote Exploring Sightseeing
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall Spring Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Primary Language
Chinese
Age Min.
18
Age Max
30

Pricing

Starting Price
0
Price Details
No program fee required.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Meals SIM cards Tour Guide Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

insurance; flight compensation!

Feb 26, 2021
Nov 13, 2021
89 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Interested in the Chinese language and culture? Want to learn Mandarin and know more about Chinese culture through immersion? Edu-Pal China is the best way to go!

Edu-Pal China is an international program that brings English speakers into a Chinese household, giving the host children there the opportunity to learn English through exposure while immersing participants in Chinese culture and the Chinese language.

As an Edu-Pal, you will be treated as an older sibling in the home, acting as a mentor to the child or children living with you. Room and board are completely free and authentic. While you teach the host children English, you will be given the choice to take free Mandarin classes (both Integrated Mandarin and Chinese Business Culture) and attend cultural events. The program includes city tours and national cultural travel alongside your fellow Edu-Pals.

What better way to get to know the real China?

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Program Highlights

  • Provide visa invitation, insurance(Covers COVID-19), monthly stipend, arrival package and flight compensation!
  • Traditional Chinese cultural activities, such as calligraphy, tea ceremonies and Kungfu!
  • Mandarin (Chinese) proficient progressing from zero to advance. (Offer classes at all levels!)
  • City tours and national travels. Program scholarship is available for 6+months program!
  • You will feel supported. With several people here to help with any questions and inquiries you may have about your family, about China, about life!

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Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 16 reviews
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  • Housing 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.9
  • Value 4.9
  • Safety 5
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Andrea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Summer Well Spent

My experience with Edu-pal was unique since it was still in the middle of the pandemic so I was the only participant throughout the duration of the program. I was able to do so, since I already live in China as a student and therefore had a summer-worth's of availability. I am super thankful I found this program as all of the staff were super helpful and understanding to my situation. They paired me with a beautiful family, who welcomed me and made me feel at home. It was crazy how fast I adapted to my new life and how much I was able to enjoy my new family and city. Like I previously mentioned, I was the only participant and therefore, all of the cultural and language courses were tailored to me. This made my experienced very personalized and unforgettable. However, I believe that when the program has the chance to start issuing visas, this will further enrich each participant's experience.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I really enjoyed my overall experience as I got the opportunity to explore Chinese culture and language, the city, the family as well as myself. However, if I could change one thing it would be to let go of my fear of getting out of my comfort zone. Because the program did such a good job at helping me adapt to my new way of life, I fell into a state of comfort very easily which I think stopped me sometimes to actually step out and explore the unknown. With this in mind, if I had a do-over I would really push myself to enjoy this experience to the best of my ability.
193 people found this review helpful.
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Katy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A life changing experience

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
When traveling across the world, things might not go as expected. Be ready to be kind and flexible, it will be given back to you x10

Don’t be afraid to ask your host family or Edupal if you need anything, they are there to help!
201 people found this review helpful.
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Donna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Short but valuable experience

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What was your funniest moment?
The least spicy hot-pot in Sichuan is the most spicy food I've ever had and could ever imagine. LOL
212 people found this review helpful.
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Julia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I'm Very Grateful for Everything

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If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would make quick decisions without hesitation.
When I received the visa documents, I should have taken actions immediately and applied for visa. There are many chances that we could almost make it to China but my delay has made it more compliated for the company. I sincerely appreciate everything they've done for me.
236 people found this review helpful.
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KC
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Decision I Ever Made

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What was your funniest moment?
There are too many funny moments to count, from the crazy things my host kids did to saying the wrong words in Mandarin, but one of the most memorable events that had everyone in tears was my birthday party. For my birthday we all brought food that was native to each of our home countries, so we had things like black licorice, Jell-O, duck neck and Vegemite. From the Jell-O exploding everywhere to gagging over the black licorice to swallowing a whole spoonful of straight Vegemite, all while trying to sing Happy Birthday in four different languages, we had an absolute blast!
241 people found this review helpful.
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Kamila
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best days of my life

Coming to live in Shenzhen, China for 6 months was one of the best decisions in my life. It was the first time i visited Asia so i was very excited to experience a completly different life. Being a part of the Edu-Pal program enables you you learn chinese, to try traditional chinese activities like dancing or cooking and most importantly it makes you feel as if you were a real local. During the program i had the chance to meet amazing people and make friendships for a life time. I got to see beautiful places in China which were always only dreams and i could learn about a very different culture. Living with a chinese host family helps you understand all the traditions, practice the language and gives you a feeling of gaining a second home and family. While being here you will always feel welcome and Edu-Pal will make sure that these are the best days of your life.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice is to prepare yourself for a different culture and stay open minded. Being here is an amazing opportunity to try and learn new things. Sometimes things can seem as difficult but after opening to changes you can experience a great life here.
219 people found this review helpful.
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Luana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A wonderful experience

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice to future travelers will be to not be afraid of cultural shock. Of course, there are probably a lot of differences with your country, but that's what makes China such an interesting country. Also, the Edu-pal staff is always here to support us and help us handle any issues we could have with cultural differences.
220 people found this review helpful.
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Islay
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An amazing experience that I will never forget!

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
To come with an open mind and to just embrace ever minute you are here, from being with your family and spending time with the other Edu-Pal to even walking around, just enjoy every minute!
218 people found this review helpful.

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