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

Starting Price
650
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Wifi
Jan 28, 2026
May 28, 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.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers well-structured, interactive Chinese lessons with patient teachers and a supportive community.

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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.

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Program Reviews

4.99 Rating
based on 80 reviews
  • 5 rating 98.75%
  • 4 rating 1.25%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Instruction 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.9
  • Value 4.95
Showing 73 - 80 of 80 reviews
Giovanni
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience in Chengdu

The experience was amazing. The course very good and useful for review old grammar verbs and Chengdu is a wonderful city. Teacher were always available and kind and was really nice eat the typical Chinese food instead of European food in the canteen of the campus. The activities were funny but useful to go deep in the Chinese culture. With grammar lessons, i really improve my Chinese-skills. For me its a must experience if you study and like Chinese and their environment and I really recommend it!!!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
the most unfamiliar thing that i ate was surely the chicken feet and for an italian it was really strange
12 people found this review helpful.
Lambert
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Very Good Review

KEATS is a great program that I would recommend to anyone who wants a in-country Chinese language program. Before I signed up, I saw several good reviews online and perused the school’s very professional website. The only aspects with which people said they were dissatisfied were the food and some of the accommodations. I saw no criticism of the Chinese program from former students, and since this was my main priority, I signed up and I wasn’t disappointed. (For what it’s worth, in my opinion that the food and lodging were very nice.)

My teacher, Ms. Zhou was very informative and helpful in every way. From the beginning of the course, I wrote some example sentences with the new vocabulary, and she was always willing to read through whatever I had written and offer corrections, which helped me learn a lot.

Keats’s Kunming location is an ideal place to take a Chinese language course not only because of the city’s year-round spring weather but also because of the school’s proximity to the city’s greatest attractions. Keat’s is conveniently situated in the middle of the city, right next to a subway station and is close to lots of different attractions, including a teahouse that I had the pleasure of visiting. They had an abundance of flavors that would entice anyone, many different teas and a peaceful atmosphere.

I visited the local night market several times just to buy things and to see the nightlife. The night market has lots of different kinds of food and tea. I would recommend it to anyone. I made friends not only with other students in the program but also a few Kunming locals, and the impression they made will stay with me for a long time.

The art gallery in Kunming has some really beautiful artwork, including big murals and some highly realistic oil paintings.

Really, Keats is an excellent program that I woul recommend to anyone with an interest in Chinese language. If you want to learn Chinese in a good, exciting environment, Keats is the right place.

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

Great two-week Chinese learning experience

I studied at Keats School for two weeks and had a really good experience. The school is in a convenient and pleasant location, and the campus is clean, quiet, and well organized, which made it easy to focus on studying. From the first day, the staff were friendly and helpful, and I felt comfortable and welcomed.

My teacher was amazing—very patient, professional, and supportive. She explained lessons clearly and always encouraged me to speak and practice, making the classes both productive and enjoyable. The lessons were intensive and had a lot of useful content, but the atmosphere was relaxed and not stressful. I really appreciated how much she cared about my progress.

I also liked the after-class activities. They were varied and fun, and gave me a chance to see the city and experience local culture. I studied in China in a real environment and had the chance to meet local people and use Chinese in daily life. Even though I had never studied Chinese before, I was able to follow the lessons and felt supported by my teacher.

After finishing the two-week program, I felt inspired and motivated to continue learning Chinese in the future. Overall, it was a balanced and enjoyable learning experience, and I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to study Chinese in a supportive environment.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I suggest staying at least two weeks or longer to get the most benefit from the intensive classes. Try to join the after-class activities because they help you use Chinese in real situations and learn about local culture. Don’t worry about making mistakes—the teacher is very patient and supportive.
Pros
  • Professional and patient teacher
  • Good balance between intensive study and relaxed atmosphere
  • Fun and varied after-class activities
Cons
  • Two weeks felt too short
  • Wish I had more time to explore the city
  • None
14 people found this review helpful.
Memo
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

First time Keats Kunmimg

Hi.

My one-week pronunciation course at Keats was incredibly effective. I joined a small group, which turned out to be just me and one other student, making it feel almost like a private lesson. The teacher could focus intensely on correcting our tones and giving us both personalized attention. The progress in just seven days was noticeable.

The school's location in the heart of Kunming was a major plus. We were steps away from local noodle shops and cafes, perfect for practicing our lessons immediately after class. The dedicated teachers, welcoming environment, and this ideal setting made for a fantastic and productive week.

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

I want to come back for sure !

Studying at Keats School was an excellent decision. The teachers are professional, patient, and truly dedicated to helping students progress. Classes are well structured, intensive, and adapted to each student’s level and needs. I could clearly see my improvement in speaking, listening, and confidence in daily conversations. I honestly don't know how we can do better. For student life, everything is well-organized to help you in your daily life. Kunming is also a perfect city because not too big and no locals speak english so you have no choice but to practice chinese.

What was your funniest moment?
Everyday was my funniest moment because I had the best classmates and teachers ! Learning and have fun at the same time. 想你 Li 老师 !!
Pros
  • Classes, meal and rooms in the same building
  • Taxi included from aeroport to school and vice-versa
  • Convenient store in the building
Cons
  • Had such a good time that I extended my stay and rn I have no savings left lol
  • Missing my classmates and teacher
  • Need to work hard and save money to come back for sure !!
22 people found this review helpful.
Helene
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best study experience

I had an excellent study experience at Keats school with teacher Amber. In a very immersive way, she helped me mastering the basics of the Chinese language. I participated in many activities such as visiting temples, going to an interesting museum, drinking tea at a tea ceremony, whilst learning Chinese. In the weekends, there were interesting excursions organized by the school and during weeknights, we went to night markets, restaurants, and fun activities, such as pool billiard. My teacher was very patient and great fun to work with. My time at school was very pleasurable and I made great progressions.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Together with Mrs. Amber, I visited several beautiful temples in one of them. A ceremony took place at the moment we were at the premises. It was very beautiful and we were able to experience it. Amber took me to the most impressive places in the city and learned me Chinese while we were roaming around.
Pros
  • Interactive
  • High quality
  • Fun
23 people found this review helpful.
Camille
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

I studied in Keats School for three months, it was an amazing experience. The teaching methods are great, my Chinese level improved so much, feel mire confident communicating in Chinese. All of the facets of the language is covered, for me the speaking part was particularly well covered.

All the activities organized the evenings and weekends allows us to discover and feel more the Chinese culture.

The school students are from all other the world and all ages, everyone can come study here.

I strongly recommend studying in Keats for learning Chinese.

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

My experience at KEATS Kunming

I just finished 12 weeks of studying at Keats Kunming, and it was an amazing experience. Since the start, when picking me up at the airport and all throughout my stay here, everyone has been really kind and helpful. The room was comfortable, and it is really convenient that everything is in the same building, room, meals, classes, and the advisors. I was in a group class with Ms. Peng. She was incredibly patient and made the classes entertaining with all the different activities to learn and practice the new vocabulary and grammar structures. I also joined the school activities where we visited night markets, parks, learned to play different Chinese board games, taichi, archery, and other cultural activities. Kunming is a great city to learn Chinese with a lot of beautiful touristic spots, but also big shopping malls and varied food options. If you are thinking about coming here, you will not regret it.

Pros
  • All in one building
  • School organizes activities
  • Great community
23 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