Small Group Chinese Class: No more than 6 students

Small Group Chinese Class: No more than 6 students

Location
  • China
    • Kunming
    • Chengdu
Language
Chinese

Program Details

Language Level
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Immersion Level
Intensive
Class Size
Small Class (1-7)
Weekly Classroom Hours
20
Housing
Host Family Lodge

Pricing

$650
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Wifi
Jan 28, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
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About Program

1-52 weeks, student visa offered. Ready for a dynamic and social approach to mastering Mandarin? Keats School’s small group classes in Kunming and Chengdu offer the perfect balance of personalized attention and vibrant peer interaction. Designed for no more than six students per class, you receive ample speaking time and direct teacher feedback while benefiting from the energy of learning alongside others.

Our structured curriculum ensures comprehensive progress in all key language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—within a supportive, collaborative environment. It’s an ideal setting for building confidence and making lasting international friendships.

Beyond the classroom, your immersion deepens with weekly cultural activities and excursions. Practice your Mandarin while exploring Kunming and Chengdu’s treasures, from tea ceremonies to local markets, turning the entire city into your living classroom.

Program Highlights

  • Arrive on any Sunday and start the lessons on Monday
  • No more than 6 students in one class, personal attention from the teacher
  • Free meals, free activities, free airport pick-up, free excursions, 24/7 support
  • On-campus accommodation or homestay included
  • Central location, 5 minutes to the metro stations.

Program Reviews

4.99 Rating
based on 94 reviews
  • 5 rating 98.94%
  • 4 rating 1.06%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Instruction 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.95
  • Housing 4.9
  • Value 4.95
Showing 1 - 8 of 94 reviews
Nicolas
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nicolas’s review

Overall, this programme has exceeded my expectations! It is a perfect blend of language learning and learning about Chinese culture. All of the activities were dynamic and well organised. Through this programme, I was able to greatly expand my Chinese vocabulary. Furthermore, this programme helped me understand Chinese culture and how life is in China beyond the headlines. In conclusion, this programme is perfect for young people who want to experience something new while learning a new language.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising place I saw was the Chinese Great Wall. Although iv’e seen it before on social media, seeing it in real life completely altered my perception about it.
Pros
  • Well organised
  • Learned a lot of grammar and vocabulary
  • Learned a lot about Chinese culture
Chris
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An excellent time at Keats Kunming

My two weeks at Keats Kunming in the begginers class were extraordinary in many ways. Firstly as someone coming in just knowing hello and thankyou it was an incredibly fast and well construcuted course to start with. Doing it in a class of six was increadibly fun with many laughs and Han Lao Shi is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever encountered anywhere in any edcation system around the world. Secondly the social aspect with my fellow students, dinners, drinka, activities both organised by the school and by us was a real highlight, very diverse and entertaining group of people from aall over the world. Lastly Kunming itself is a charming city and rewards more time spent there getting to know the texture of the place, really unique in China as somewhere modern and urban but relaxed compared to other bigger towns. A wealth of local history an interest and close to lovely mountains and lakes.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
It was really the language learning itself. As a complete beginner starting in those first few days was challenging. I overcame it just by keeping up with Han Lao Shi in class and with her excellent guidance every day got a little bit further. Being immersed in hte city helped in this enourmously amd in our class our "outside" days where we would preapre then use our language out at local markets and Museums was not only and education about China but also incredibly fun and valuable as learning experiences.
2 people found this review helpful.
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Mario
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dynamic, flexible, and fun small group Chinese class

Excellent program for learners of all levels. The teachers are very encouraging and professional. They are very flexible in listening to feedback and catering to your personal goals.

Kunming is a wonderful place to visit (especially in summer - perfect weather!) for nature-lovers and explorers. The school is close to many beautiful scenic spots and the school takes care to organize free group activities for all students. The students at Keats are also very friendly and motivated to learn, I found is very easy to make friends as a solo traveler!

Highly recommend!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
过桥米线!A Kunming special dish!
Pros
  • flexible
  • helpful
  • encouraging
3 people found this review helpful.
Savannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Learning Experience in Kunming & Lijiang

The weather in Kunming is incredibly pleasant all year round. It is known as the “City of Spring” because the temperature is always mild and comfortable. There is no sweltering summer or freezing winter here. The sky is usually clear, the air is fresh, and the wind feels soft and relaxing. I really love the climate in Kunming, and it makes me feel happy and relaxed every day.

Besides the wonderful weather, Kunming has a lot of delicious local food. I have tried many different kinds of Yunnan rice noodles here, such as cross-bridge rice noodles, beef rice noodles, mushroom rice noodles and chicken rice noodles. Every kind tastes special and flavorful. The soup is fresh, and the ingredients are rich and healthy. I enjoy eating local food very much.

I also spent 3 weeks with one-on-one lessons in Lijiang. Both Kunming and Lijiang are beautiful cities with clean air, lovely scenery and delicious food. Living and studying here is a great experience for me. I think learning Chinese is very interesting, and I have improved a lot recently. My teacher is patient and friendly, and my accommodation is comfortable as well. I truly enjoy my study and life in Yunnan.

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

The best Chinese teacher at Kunming Keats

王老师又善良又耐心帮助了我进步我的四声 我很喜欢Keats的健身房。我每天都去!!!The weather in Kunming is absolutely wonderful all year round, which is why people also call it the City of Eternal Spring. The temperature here is always mild and comfortable. There is no extremely hot summer or bitterly cold winter. The sky is often clear with soft sunshine, and gentle wind blows almost every day. I never feel uncomfortable staying outdoors, and I really love this pleasant climate so much.

Besides its nice weather, the rice noodles in Kunming are incredibly delicious and unforgettable. I have tried many different kinds of local rice noodles during my stay here. Cross-bridge rice noodles are the most famous one, filled with fresh soup, thin sliced meat, vegetables and seasonings. I have also tasted miscellaneous sauce rice noodles, beef rice noodles, chicken rice noodles and wild mushroom rice noodles. Every type has its unique tasty broth and special matching ingredients. Each bowl smells amazing and tastes rich. I enjoy exploring all these local flavors and can never get tired of eating various Kunming rice noodles. Overall, Kunming is such a lovely city with perfect weather and amazing local food that I totally fall in love with it.

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

An enjoyable week.

I spent a week here with my son. I am at the beginner level. my son is more advanced. the lessons were great. the most useful facet of learning for me was the active feedback and correction tondrill my tones which I found immensely useful.The school support was excellent. they helped us with all aspects of living in china from mobile phone support, getting around, payment etc. Kunming itself is great. especially the weather which is cool. though it can get warm in the pm. very worthwhile experience. the pickup from the airport was really useful and was the drop off at the train station for the next leg of our journey. on the final day Han Lao Shi the teacher brought us to the massive market by subway. what an eyeopener..she gave us a guided tour And introduced us to the locals fruits and foods. we will return for more in the future

Pros
  • great teaching
  • rooms on premises very convenient
  • great location right next to mrt
3 people found this review helpful.
Jayden
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience in Kunming

I spent a truly warm and fulfilling time studying at Kitz Chinese School. I think the school and the three teachers are all wonderful, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Teachers Gong, Yang, and Wang.

I am especially grateful to Teacher Gong for the academic aspect. Teacher Gong is professional and wholehearted in his teaching, dedicating himself entirely to guiding the Chinese language. His explanations are meticulous and clear; he teaches everything step-by-step, from studying Chinese characters and grammar to conversational expressions and writing practice. He also provides supplementary guidance on my weaknesses one by one, helping me to steadily build my Chinese skills. Thanks to Teacher Gong's attentive guidance, my Chinese proficiency has improved noticeably, and studying has become increasingly easier.

In my daily life, having Teachers Yang and Wang always by my side looking after me was a great help. Both teachers are truly gentle and kind, always looking after my daily life and my state of mind. Whenever I faced difficulties or felt lost, they would be the first to reach out and offer a helping hand, solve my problems, and comfort me, meticulously looking after my daily routine

3 people found this review helpful.
Amy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A great 4 weeks

I really enjoyed my time at Keats and didn't want to leave. I met lots of interesting people from all over, and the teaching quality was excellent. I loved my teacher and will try to continue online classes with her. Lots of other students who had different teachers also commented how good the quality of the teaching is.

Keats puts on a social activity every night/day, so it is a great way to see new places and meet other students. Part of the reason I chose group classes was to make it easier to meet people, but actually it wasn't necessary because the environment and planned events takes care of that. The events range from going to markets, sightseeing, doing traditional crafts, seeing a show, or going out to play pool - so there's something for everyone.

The life advisor service is also great. Anything you need help with can be sorted. For example, Willow, the life advisor found a place for me to get my nails done and called for me to make an appointment. Or she pre-booked tickets for me to go to a museum to make getting in faster for me.

Kunming is a lovely city. I would definitely return if there was a good opportunity. It is not all ultra modern like some other Chinese cities but that gives it a unique charm and appeal. It's big but not so big that you feel overwhelmed. And there are some particularly cute areas around Green Lake Park. It’s quite easy to find a cute café/bookshop to hang out in near the school. The best part of Kunming is really the fact that it’s in Yunnan, which has a very rich culture, as there are many ethnic minorities. I took a weekend trip to a nearby city called Dali with other students and it was the highlight of my 4 week stay. So if you go to Keats, definitely make use of the beauty of the surrounding areas. After this stay, I feel like I definitely need to explore more of Yunnan.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
I went to a hotpot place near the school where the base included lots of fruit. It was so good and definitely a must trip!
4 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

This is the cost information for the one-on-one course: https://keatschinese.com/en/intensive-chinese-course/fee