CIEE Gap Year in Shanghai, China – Chinese Language & Culture
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CIEE Gap Year in Shanghai, China – Chinese Language & Culture
- China
- Shanghai
About Program
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture, learning Mandarin in China’s most Westernized city.
Spend a semester abroad honing your Mandarin fluency. Study with native-speaking instructors, taking 20 hours of classes per week to improve your language skills. Put your knowledge into practice in your dorm, while shopping, relaxing, and learning local customs.
Outside the classroom, you’ll get to know your new city and classmates, visiting historic sites like Zhujiajiao, a preserved water town, and the peaceful Chongming Island. Foster new friendships and improve your Mandarin in an authentic setting, creating a life-changing experience you’ll remember forever!
All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the option to take college-level coursework online at a discounted rate through Arizona State University (ASU). Visit our College Credit page to learn more.
Program Highlights
- Benefit from CIEE's global support and cultural expertise, while exploring the world at your own pace.
- Develop foundational skills in intercultural learning for a better understanding of the world and skills for the global workforce.
- Take 15-20 hours per week of Mandarin language classes designed to improve real-world skills.
- Enjoy the perfect balance of structure and independence with your gap year in Shanghai, giving you the freedom to explore China and yourself before college.
- Meet new people, explore historic sites, and practice communicating in local settings.
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Location
Shanghai, fondly known as the Oriental Paris, is the largest commercial hub in mainland China. This country blends eastern and western cultures and will bring out different sides depending where you are from.
