Teen Chinese Language, Homestay & Summer Camp Programs in China

Teen Chinese Language, Homestay & Summer Camp Programs in China

Location
  • China
    • Shanghai
    • Beijing
    • Shenzhen
    • Qingdao
    • Nanjing
    • Dalian
    • Chengdu
    • Hangzhou
    • Guangzhou
Length
52+ weeks

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Winter
Housing
Apartment Host Family Hotel
Language
Chinese
Age Min.
13
Age Max
18

Pricing

$1,980
Price Details
An all-Inclusive Service Pack
- housing accommodation
- airport transfers
- Visa assistance
- pre-departure assistance
- onsite orientation
- Chinese language courses
24/7 onsite support from GAC professional staff
No Risk Payment Policy and Best Competitive Price
Pls note: Our program fee is subjected to your duration and the program type (1 month - 12 months)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers SIM cards Visa
May 23, 2026
Jul 06, 2026
164 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Go Abroad China’s High School Chinese Language Immersion Program is designed for international students aged 13–18 who want to learn Chinese in China while experiencing authentic Chinese culture in a safe and supportive environment. Students can choose from University Chinese Language Programs, Small Group Chinese Classes, One-on-One Tutoring, Learn Chinese with Homestay, or Summer Camp Programs, with flexible durations from 2 weeks to 1 year. The program combines intensive Mandarin training, cultural immersion activities, language exchange opportunities, educational excursions, volunteer experiences, and carefully selected accommodation options. With airport pickup, visa guidance, and 24/7 local support, students gain language skills, cultural understanding, confidence, and a truly global perspective.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program blends engaging Mandarin classes with immersive cultural experiences like homestays, local festivals, and historic site visits.

Program Highlights

  • Safe, Supervised Immersion for Teens Benefit from 24/7 coordinator support and vetted homestay or campus accommodation, ensuring a secure environment for students under 18.
  • Live with a Local Chinese Family – Experience daily life, home-cooked meals, and authentic language practice in a warm, supportive homestay environment.
  • Academic & Cultural Balance Combine daily Mandarin classes with real‑world practice through school exchanges, cultural workshops, and guided city tours.
  • Authentic Peer‑to‑Peer Exchange Connect with local Chinese high school students through organized activities, fostering genuine friendships and cross‑cultural understanding.
  • Flexible & Customizable Scheduling Choose from year‑round start dates and durations (2–52 weeks) with a study plan personalized to your teen’s level and interests.

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Program Reviews

4.90 Rating
based on 102 reviews
  • 5 rating 90.2%
  • 4 rating 9.8%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Growth 4.85
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.85
  • Housing 4.85
  • Safety 4.9
Showing 1 - 8 of 102 reviews
Noah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I found the program amazing

I spent 4 weeks in Beijing with GAC's high school summer camp. My homestay family was so welcoming – they taught me how to make dumplings and took me to local markets. My Mandarin improved so much, and I made friends from all over the world. The weekend trips to the Great Wall and Summer Palace were unforgettable. I came home more confident and independent. If you're a teen thinking about going to China – just do it! We went to the great wall of China and had a great time there, I loved how it was built,

2 people found this review helpful.
Noora
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

4 weeks and I am obsessed

I spent 4 weeks in Beijing with GAC's high school summer camp and it was the best experience of my life. My homestay family was so kind – they taught me how to make dumplings and took me to local markets. My Mandarin improved so much, and I made friends from France, Germany, and Brazil. The weekend trips to the Great Wall and Summer Palace were unforgettable. I came home more confident and independent. If you're a teen thinking about going to China – just do it, thanks from Go Abroad China for the wonderful experience.

13 people found this review helpful.
Freja
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

don't hesitate to go

My parents were nervous about sending me to China alone, but GAC made it so safe and easy. I stayed with a lovely host family in Beijing who treated me like their own daughter. I learned Mandarin fast, visited the Great Wall, and made friends from all over the world. I came home more confident and independent. If you're a teen thinking about it – just go!
What else I can share here is that Chinese food are the best and yummy food I've tried in China. Here in Denmark we do have Chinese food, but If you try it in the China it tastes way more better.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Every Chinese Food I would say
25 people found this review helpful.
Sofia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My daughter grew so much in just 4 weeks

I was nervous sending my 15-year-old daughter to China alone, but GAC made everything safe and easy. Her homestay family sent us photos every day – cooking dumplings, visiting the Great Wall, practicing calligraphy. She went from knowing zero Mandarin to ordering food and making friends with local students. She came back more independent, confident, and with a second family in Beijing. Thank you GAC for an unforgettable summer. it was incredible and I would be more than happy to do it again with Go Abroad China.

Pros
  • visiting the Great Wall
  • practicing calligraphy
  • Her homestay family sent us photos every day
36 people found this review helpful.
Freja
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My daughter came back a different person

My 15-year-old daughter spent 6 weeks in Beijing with GAC's high school program. I was nervous at first, but the coordinators sent updates and photos regularly. Her homestay family treated her like their own child – even celebrated her birthday with a traditional cake. She went from knowing zero Mandarin to ordering food, taking taxis, and even helping me translate during a video call. The weekend trips to the Great Wall and Forbidden City were unforgettable for her. She came home more confident, independent, and mature. Thank you, GAC – we're already planning her next trip.

Pros
  • safe and supported
66 people found this review helpful.
Yusuf
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

GAC's high school program

My 16-year-old son spent 6 weeks in Beijing with GAC's high school program. We were nervous sending him alone, but the homestay family treated him like their own child. He studied Mandarin in the mornings and went on cultural tours in the afternoons — the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and even a visit to a local high school. He came home speaking more Chinese than after two years of classes here, and with a second family in China. The 24/7 supervision gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend for any teen wanting a real cultural experience.

108 people found this review helpful.
Marcus
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best summer of my life

I'm 19 and this was my first time traveling without my parents. Honestly, I was nervous, but the coordinators made everything feel safe and fun. My homestay mum taught me how to make dumplings, and my host brother taught me to play basketball. Classes were actually interesting — my teacher made learning Mandarin feel like a game. Made friends from all over the world. I'm already planning to go back for a full gap year after graduation. I learned more, experienced more and was way more more different than i have heard about China.

114 people found this review helpful.
Yuki
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

GAC

Spending the summer in Beijing with Go Abroad China changed everything for me. I was just a teenager and pretty anxious about going off on my own, but right from the start the program made it all feel manageable and stress free. The host family treated me like one of their own family members and got to know all other teenagers immediately and at the end separating from them was really not ok. On weekends city exploring, language learning, historical places and many more. I swear I won't trade the experience for anything else.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Definitely was the first day at the host family house, cause i barely spoke Chinese and they didn't speak that much of English, dinner was really awkward at first and we had a lot of smiling and pointing at the food, util the girl there pulled our her phone and used the google translator
Pros
  • staff genuinely cares about you and checks in regularly
  • you can make many friends
  • host families felt like a second home
121 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Hey Kathryn, Thank you for your question, our High School Program are designed for all the levels for foreign students, so even if you dont have any knowelge about Mandarin before, you are welcome to apply our High school Program as well, and we will place you at the beginner level. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions, Warmest regards, Go Abroad China Team inquiry...