I came to Omeida to help me prepare for my IB Mandarin exam, and I left feeling more confident in the language, and so happy with the friends I made. It’s such a beautiful opportunity where you’re able to work in tandem with those in the English school, and become close to everyone, no matter their age and nationality. The teachers were lovely, and taught us in Chinese, but in a way that I still understood. The quality of their teaching was truly out of this world. Being able to experience authentic Chinese life was wonderful, and I’d do anything to go back. If you have any doubts, ignore them. I couldn’t be happier to have experienced this, and I miss it so incredibly much.

I studied at Omeida Chinese Academy in Yangshuo for approximately one year - a full-time HSK 4 preparation course and then part-time and online classes.

I really cannot recommend Omeida more highly. The whole experience was truly life-changing and one of the best things I've ever done. Yangshuo is utterly beautiful and it is the perfect environment to focus on your Chinese, while enjoying the nature and exciting activities offered in Yangshuo.

Omeida has excellent and friendly teachers and staff (in particular, Teacher Vivian) who really care about your Chinese progress, are extremely hard-working, and always endeavour to provide an immersive environment to study Chinese. The support staff are also fantastic, with clear communication about course management, the organisation of cultural activities and excursions, and willingness to help with any issue that you may encounter in Yangshuo.

I had the opportunity to make life-long friends from China and around the world, and take part in amazing experiences that I never would have had studying at a larger city language school. The benefits having the adjacent English school (with Chinese students learning English) cannot be understated - there are always native speakers that want to practice with you, play sports, and go out for meals.

I thoroughly recommend Omeida to anyone who is interested in improving their Chinese and experiencing the beauty of Yangshuo.

I want to thank Omeida Chinese Academy Language School in Yangshuo, for the great opportunity to study there. In my opinion, Omeida is the perfect place to learn Mandarin. They have excellent personnel, excellent teachers, and a perfect environment to learn and study. Personally, I recommend anyone who is interested in learning Mandarin to come to Omedia.

Omeida also offers the opportunity to have a language partner. I had the privilege of having the best language partner, Jerry. He took his time and made sure I understood all the assignments and was always available if I had any questions.

Being at Omeida Chinese Academy, learning Mandarin, has been the best academic experience of my life! Omeida offers a fantastic blend of effective language learning and the most amazing cultural experience. Not only did they instruct you in the language, but the school trips also guided you through historic places, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the culture.

Aprender chino es un reto para cualquier amante de los idiomas, y como estudiante internacional, pasé un mes increíble en Omeida. Disfruté mucho el intercambio cultural con estudiantes de distintos países, el profesionalismo de los maestros y la atención amable y siempre alegre del staff.

Destaco especialmente a mi maestra, cuya dedicación, entusiasmo, paciencia, claridad al explicar, empatía y actitud positiva hicieron que cada clase fuera inspiradora. Este curso me permitió conocer personas maravillosas, acercarme más a la fascinante cultura china y renovar mi motivación por seguir aprendiendo el idioma.

No hay mejor manera de aprender chino y sumergirse en la cultura que con el equipo increíble de Omeida.

In English:
Learning Chinese is a challenge for any language lover, and as an international student, I spent an incredible month at Omeida. I thoroughly enjoyed the cultural exchange with students from different countries, the professionalism of the teachers, and the friendly and always cheerful staff.

I especially want to thank my teacher, whose dedication, enthusiasm, patience, clarity of explanation, empathy, and positive attitude made every class inspiring. This course allowed me to meet wonderful people, gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating Chinese culture, and renew my motivation to continue learning the language.

There's no better way to learn Chinese and immerse yourself in the culture than with the incredible team at Omeida.

I came back to Omeida and it was really great! I loved my teacher and made great progress! I can only recommend it to others. I had individual lessons and found them very effective. Of course, it's more expensive than group lessons, but I think it's worth it. The effectiveness of the group lessons depends not only on the teacher, but also on the other students. I can also recommend the HSK course.

You can also go hiking and jogging here. The accommodation I had was simple but sufficient. The food is good in the neighborhood and you can also be a vegetarian or vegan here.

I volunteered at Omeida for six weeks as a digital marketer… What can I say?

A wonderful school, an amazing team, and a beautiful city! I truly felt at home. I enjoyed every moment in Yangshuo and learned so many new things. The warm welcome, continuous support, and even the VIP dorms—everything was just excellent. I’m already planning to go back, but this time for a longer stay.

Notes:
- Bring stomach medicines from your country (hahaha).
- Be ready for humid weather.
- Bring an umbrella.

This was my second time coming to study at Omeida, and I had a wonderful experience again. I had daily private classes, which were tailored to my specific needs and were exactly what I needed (focus on conversation). Thanks to my teacher and the rest of the school staff, I could delve deeper into Chinese culture and life in China. The school atmosphere is uplifting and inspiring, it’s a joyful place to be in. The accomodation the school provided was new, modern and clean. They helped me set up the scooter, gym membership, etc. There’s plenty of yummy and cheap food options around. You can completely immerse yourself in the language, which is harder in the big main Chinese cities. I have no complaints, and I can’t wait to come back!!!

Aufmerksam auf Omeida bin ich durch ein Werbebanner während einer Rundreise 2016 geworden. Nachdem ich schon einen Online Kurs absolviert hatte bekam ich im Frühjahr 2023 die Gelegenheit die Schule während eines Arbeitsaufenthalts zu besuchen. Das war unmittelbar nach dem Lockdown ende, der Schulbetrieb lief auf Sparflamme, aber mein Interesse war geweckt. Dieses Jahr war ich drei Wochen hier und beabsichtige auch nächstes Jahr zu kommen. Die ganze Organisation, Unterkunft, An- und Abreise, Schulbetrieb ist, klasse. Es ist IMMER jemand erreichbar.

English version:
I became aware of Omeida through an advertising banner during a tour in 2016. After I had already completed an online course, I had the opportunity to visit the school during a work trip in the spring of 2023. That was immediately after the lockdown ended, school operations were on a low budget, but my interest was piqued. I was here for three weeks this year and plan to come again next year. The whole organization, accommodation, arrival and departure, and school operations are great. There is ALWAYS someone available.