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 9 - 16 of 94 reviews
Martina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Chen du chiniese academy

We went to very fun and atractive places, learned chen du’s culture . I also improved my chinies ability whith Amber. Here at the shcool we have great Chinese food, even though we also ment out to eat sometimes which lead to me experiencing new things. Every afternoon we would do an activity like painting or creating Chinese handmade things, this was very enjoyable as I particularly enjoy doing crafts. All my interactions whith the people where positive, as this shcool is overall very positive. The rooms were also great nothing to add. Overal had a great time here everything was perfect, would recomend.

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

Studying in Cheng Du

I really enjoyed this experience because we went to many different very interesting places, also I was glad to be able to experience in depth the chinese culture especially getting the opportunity to try many typical chinese dishes . All my interactions with people have been positive and I have always felt good throughout this experience. My teacher Amber was really great and thanks to her I learned allot of new vocabulary and can now speak Chinese more fluidly. Overall this was a very good and positive experience.

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

Chinese

The Beijing campus of KEATS offers excellent service and high-quality teaching. The teacher is warm and considerate, arranging cultural field trips regularly. The teacher is professionally trained for teaching Mandarin. Lessons focus on oral practice as well as HSK exam preparation. The classrooms are tidy, and the study room is available for students. I have made steady progress in my Chinese here. i’m going to use what i‘ve learned in my daily life. I visited the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for your thoughtful care. I really enjoyed studying here.

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

Kenneth New Keats Review

This is my second time coming to Kunming to learn Chinese in Keats. It was as fun as the first time, if not better. So if you’re looking for a friendly environment to speak Chinese but you’re not too confident, then Keats School is for you. There are lots of opportunities to speak while practicing Chinese here, whether by talking to locals or teachers.

Moreover, there are new activities every week, where we would go to different places. Kunming is a beautiful city with beautiful places, such as Dwarves Empire, Stone Forest, Dounan Flower Market, Yunnan Nationalities Village, Daguan Park and Farmer Market, and more night markets. There is a special reason why Kunming is called Spring City, for its suitable climate and temperature, and even some beautiful flowers.

Not only do I get to learn Chinese, but I get to learn more about Kunming, China as whole, and even Chinese culture and food. The teachers are also very friendly and very nice, they are always ready to help you to learn.

8 people found this review helpful.
Sami
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

KEATS school review

So I've now stayed at KEATS (昆明)for almost 6 weeks and am about to leave (with great sadness).
First of all, the teachers here are all amazing, not only are they very nice and attentive to your needs, but the teaching level is also very high. The life advisors are also there to truly help you, whenever I had a question or problem, they would always be there to listen to me and help me out, it was truly pleasant.
The school organises also various activities such as local night markets, hiking mountains, visiting historical/cultural sites, and even learning to play mahjong and Chinese chess! This was not only an excellent way to immerse oneself into Chinese culture but also an opportunity to socialise and meet new friends.
The housing is simple but nice, the fact that your room is inside the school avoids a lot of trouble and is very convenient. The school is situated in the city and as such nothing is too far, once again, very convenient.
Overall I would 100% recommended KEATS to anyone who is interested in immersing themselves into the Chinese language and culture.

Pros
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Support and help
  • Social events
8 people found this review helpful.
John
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

All I hoped for and more

I had a week in Kunming, a fascinating and delightful city. An ideal chance to improve my Chinese! I found Keats School on the internet and am very glad I did. Everything was super helpful and efficient, from meeting me at the airport to the friendly orientation and the outstanding support. I immediately felt at home and started making new friends. The teacher was outstanding. The lessons were well planned and I received a lot of individual attention, as did everyone in the class. I’m super happy!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I was very surprised by the way students, teachers and support staff were so friendly, motivated and relaxed. This doesn’t just happen. It shows that at a fundamental level Keats has created a formula that really works. I was also surprised by how the level of the class grew by leaps and bounds, some students literally going from zero to conversational Chinese in just days, as proven by our trip to the market this morning!
Pros
  • Friendly and welcoming, with lots of extracurricular activities
  • Super efficient teaching and logistics
  • Very reasonable cost and delightful, convenient location in Kunming
8 people found this review helpful.
Vincenzo Giovanni
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Un mese di studio intensivo di cinese a Kunming

Studying and Teaching:
I began studying Chinese upon my arrival in Kunming, so I began my course at Keats with no prior knowledge of the language.

My teacher, Han Laoshi, was truly phenomenal, helping me improve quickly. After four weeks of classes, I was already able to understand basic conversations and express myself, albeit rudimentarily. However, I consider this an achievement, considering the length of my study stay.

Accommodation:
The room I stayed in was quite comfortable and offered the bare minimum for a study-related stay. The school is located in the same building as the accommodations, making class attendance very convenient.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the school cafeteria from Monday to Friday; the cook always tries to vary the menu and serve complete meals. Being in China, rice is always available.

The school tries to entertain students by offering different and interesting activities every day of the week.

City
Kunming is a city that offers so much to those who want to explore. Various activities at every hour of the day, new people, and the culture of Yunnan are just waiting to be discovered. The citizens of Kunming seemed surprised to see foreign tourists, but they were always kind and helpful.

Group and Friends
New people come to school every week, which enriches the learning experience. Personally, I've met many students, some of whom have become friends over the weeks.

Original:
Studio e insegnamento:
Ho iniziato a studiare cinese in concomitanza con il mio arrivo a Kunming, ho quindi iniziato il mio percorso a Keats con nessuna conoscenza di base della lingua.

La mia professoressa, Han Laoshi, è stata davvero fenomenale, riuscendo a farmi migliorare in breve tempo. Dopo quattro settimane di corso, ero già in grado di comprendere conversazioni basiche e di esprimermi, sepppur in maniera ancora rudimentale; tuttavia, lo ritengo un successo, considerata la mia lunghezza del mio soggiorno di studio.

Alloggio:
La camera in cui sono stato ospitato era abbastanza accogliente e offriva il minimo indispensabile per un soggiorno finalizzato allo studio. La scuola si trova nello stesso stabile degli alloggi, il che rende la partecipazione alle lezioni molto agevole.

Colazione, pranzo e cena vengono serviti nella sala mensa della scuola dal lunedì al venerdì; la cuoca cerca sempre di variare il menù e di servire pasti completi. Essendo in Cina, il riso non manca mai.

La scuola cerca di intrattenere gli studenti offrendo attività sempre diverse e interessanti ogni giorno della settimana.

Cittá
Kunming è una città che offre tanto a chi ha voglia di scoprire. Attività varie ad ogni ora del giorno, persone nuove e la cultura dello Yunnan non aspettano altro che farsi conoscere. I cittadini di Kunming mi sono sembrati sorpresi nel vedere dei turisti stranieri, ma si sono sempre dimostrati gentili e disponibili nei miei confronti.

Gruppo e amici
A scuola arrivano ogni settimana persone nuove, il che arricchisce l'esperienza formativa. Personalmente, ho conosciuto molti studenti, alcuni sono poi diventati miei amici durante lo scorrere delle settimane.

10 people found this review helpful.
Pannatat
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

good chinese languge school for ever

the first time i arrive here is feel like i'm gonna start new chapter of start learning chinese languge that time i'm so excited so much and the time past so fast it's feel like blinking my eyes one time and the program is ends and i whish i will come back here soon as posible and every one take care me alot especially 杨柳叶 aka 我的好朋友 take care me very well every time i have a problem she help me all the time and when i have accident she come fast as she could at hospital she is nice person and she is also 我的好朋友 .Kunming is a good and relax city,and also good enviroment.The food here also great.The people here is kind and nice.There are many good places for shopping and sightseeing.I am have happy to be with my friend ,they make me laugh,and best friend take care of me very good.and my Chinese improve a lot,and I can speak more with Chinese people,and know more about China.I want to say to everyone ,especially to my best friend 杨柳叶。

What was your funniest moment?
talk with my bestie and my friend
Pros
  • teaching,activities hangout with friends
11 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