Program Reviews

I have been taking online classes with Keats for over 5 years, and have spent well over 2 years with Pi-laoshi. i was so happy to finally meet her in person and truly experience life in Kunming. Our lessons are always fun, relevant, and challenging. Additionally, Pi-laoshi was always available for questions related to navigating daily life as a foreigner in mainland China. At her recommendation I visited Cuihu lake, the Botanical Garden, Heilongtan, and a number of beautiful cafes and bookstores, all of which I was able to visit with the language skills she helped me develop to ask for directions, make small talk with locals, and navigate the public transit system.

Additionally, the extracurriculars and events at Keats make our learning experience even more meaningful. Keats offers living accommodations as well as daily meals for all of their students, which is not only thoughtful but fosters student camaraderie. Kunming is such a beautiful city and for anyone who is interested in visiting while also learning Chinese I highly recommend the Keats school program.

Thank you Pi-laoshi and thank you Keats school for this wonderful experience. I only wish that we could have shared more time together!

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.

Ich war drei Wochen lang in Kunming an der Keats School. Angekommen bin ich ohne jegliche Sprachkenntnisse, nach drei Wochen habe ich HSK1 erreicht (und bin sehr nah an HSK2).

Kunming hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Im Gegensatz zu den großen, bekannten Städten Chinas ist es hier viel entspannter. Die Einheimischen sind aufgeschlossen und freundlich, außerdem spricht fast niemand Englisch. Mir hat das sehr geholfen, da ich dadurch mein neues Wissen sofort verwenden konnte. Im Notfall hat aber natürlich sowieso jeder eine Übersetzungsapp. Schön an Kunming ist auch die wunderschöne Natur und die Nähe zu Städten wie Dali, sodass man am Wochenende gut die Gegend erkunden kann.

Die Schule ist gut strukturiert, mit hellen Klassenzimmern und vielfältigen Kursangeboten wie Kleingruppenunterricht oder Einzelstunden. Ich habe zusätzlich auch Kalligraphieunterricht genommen, der mir sehr gut gefallen hat. Die Lehrmaterialien sind aufeinander abgestimmt, und das Personal kümmert sich zuverlässig um alle organisatorischen Belange. Abends gibt es vielfältige Angebote für alle SchülerInnen. So lernt man - wenn man möchte - die anderen SchülerInnen näher kennen.

Meine Lehrkraft war absolut genial. Der Unterricht war exakt auf mein Niveau und meine Bedürfnisse angepasst. Am Anfang war Chinesisch für mich ein absolutes Rätsel, aber meine Lehrkraft konnte mir wirklich jede meiner zahlreichen Fragen beantworten. Ganz ehrlich, ich werde den Unterricht wirklich vermissen! Ich hätte mir keinen besseren Start ins Lernen wünschen können.

Ich empfehle die Schule allen, die solide Chinesischkenntnisse in einer immersiven Umgebung erwerben wollen.

I finished a five-week Chinese course at Keats Chinese School in Kunming.

As the Spring City, Kunming has pleasant weather all year round. Local residents barely use English in daily life, pushing me to practice Mandarin constantly while shopping or commuting. Rich Yunnan folk culture and scenic spots nearby also enrich my after-class experience perfectly.

Keats School is neatly organized with bright classrooms and complete learning facilities. It offers diverse courses like small-class lessons and one-on-one tutoring with well-structured textbooks. The staff are efficient at handling daily logistics, letting me focus fully on studying.

The teachers are professional and patient. adapt lessons to my level. They also integrate local culture into classes to make study lively. My oral and listening abilities have grown obviously in five weeks.

I truly recommend Keats to global Chinese learners.

The experience at Keats Kunming campus was great because it is a complete package: everything from arrival to accomodation and social activities is arranged by the school, so you can focus on learning and improving your Chinese.

Intensive teaching really helped me advance and make progress in my language skills. The 1:1 environment allowed to tailor to my interests and focus on my learning gaps.

The school is very supportive and there are also a lot of opportunities to meet others and have a great time while learning.

My stay at Keats School was an unforgettable experience. I improved my Chinese every day through engaging classes, patient teachers, and constant practice with classmates from different countries. The supportive environment made learning enjoyable and boosted my confidence in speaking Mandarin. The cultural activities, local excursions, and opportunities to interact with native speakers helped me understand both the language and Chinese culture. The staff was always friendly and willing to help. I would highly recommend Keats School to anyone who wants to learn Chinese in an immersive, welcoming, and motivating environment. It was truly a life-changing journey that exceeded expectations.

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.

Kunming Keats is an amazing experience! The staff is kind and the rooms have amazing views of the city. The community that is fostered here is beautiful and welcoming. The rooms have everything you would need and they have air conditioning. The food is free on weekdays and the takeout comes directly to the building. Some times I like to just walk around the building and take in the sites.The weather and pastries of Kunming were my favorite ❤️ the famous flower cakes are too die for—I would love to visit again sometime soon!

ก่อนที่จะมาเรียนที่โรงเรียนนี้ ได้มีการดูรีวิวของโรงเรียนต่าง ๆ มา แต่สุดท้ายก็ตัดสินใจมาเรียนที่ Keats School บอกตรง ๆ ว่าไม่ผิดหวังเลยค่ะ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นเรื่องของความสะดวกสบาย เพราะห้องเรียนและที่พักอยู่ในตึกเดียวกัน อาหารการกินก็มีครบ 3 มื้อต่อวัน (จันทร์-ศุกร์) ส่วนคุณครูเป็นเจ้าของภาษาโดยตรงและมีเทคนิคการสอนที่ดีมาก ๆ จากตอนแรกที่ตั้งใจจะมาเรียนเพื่อสอบให้ผ่าน HSK 4 ผมเปลี่ยนเป้าหมายมาสอบ HSK 5 แทน ซึ่งใช้ระยะเวลาเพียงแค่ 1 เดือนก็สอบผ่าน ต้องขอบคุณเทคนิคดี ๆ จากคุณครูมากเลยค่ะ ทั้งนี้ทั้งนั้นก็ขึ้นอยู่กับความขยันของตัวเองด้วยที่ต้องหมั่นทบทวนสิ่งที่เรียนทุกวัน ถ้าตั้งใจสอบผ่านแน่นอนค่ะ อ่อก่อนอื่นต้องบอกเป้าหมายกับการเรียนกับโรงเรียนก่อน แล้วทางโรงเรียนจะออกแบบการเรียนให้กับเหมาะกับเรา อีกสิ่งหนึ่งที่ลืมไม่ได้เลยคือ เจ้าหน้าที่และครูที่ปรึกษาที่คอยช่วยเหลือประสานงานในเรื่องต่าง ๆ ทั้งเรื่องการเรียนและการใช้ชีวิตประจำวัน รวมถึงพี่ ๆ แม่บ้านที่คอยทำความสะอาดที่พักให้ ดูแลดีมาก ๆ ขอบคุณทุกคนจากใจจริงครับ สำหรับคุนหมิงเป็นเมืองที่ดีมาก อากาศดีตลอดทั้งปี ผมชอบมาก ผู้คนก็น่ารักและต้อนรับชาวต่างชาติอย่างดี ไปไหนมาไหนก็เดินทางสะดวกสบาย I LOVE KUNMING <3

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[English translation added for internal review - original review is in Thai]
Before coming to study at this school, I looked at reviews of various schools, but in the end decided to study at Keats School. Honestly, I have no regrets at all - whether it's the convenience, since the classrooms and accommodation are in the same building, meals are provided 3 times a day (Monday-Friday), and the teachers are native speakers with really great teaching techniques. Originally I intended to study to pass HSK 4, but I changed my goal to HSK 5 instead, and it only took 1 month to pass. I really have to thank the teachers for their great techniques. That said, it also depends on your own diligence in reviewing what you've learned every day - if you're committed, you'll definitely pass. Oh, and first you need to tell the school your learning goals, and then the school will design a study plan suited to you. Another thing I can't forget to mention is the staff and academic advisors who helped coordinate everything, both study-related and daily life matters, as well as the housekeeping staff who cleaned the accommodation - they took very good care of us. Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart. As for Kunming, it's a really great city, the weather is good all year round, I loved it. The people are lovely and welcoming to foreigners, and getting around is very convenient. I LOVE KUNMING <3

I arrived in Kunming with a solid foundation in Chinese. After just a two-week course, I have noticed significant improvements in my listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
My teachers, Ms. Peng and Ms. Du, designed personalized lessons tailored specifically to my weak areas, which greatly enhanced my overall language proficiency. Furthermore, knowing about my passion for archaeology (especially bronze artifacts) Ms. Peng even organized a lesson at the Yunnan Provincial Museum and personally acted as my guide to ensure I got the most out of the experience.

Additionally, twice a week in the afternoons, I took calligraphy lessons with Master Su. This was a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of this beautiful art and to watch a true master at work.

The school's dormitories and classrooms are conveniently located in the same building, set in a very pleasant and well-maintained environment. Upon my arrival, the staff met me at the airport holding a 'KEATS' sign and provided comprehensive support for absolutely everything I needed. Living in Kunming also allowed me to experience the region's unique and vibrant local ethnic culture. Kunming boasts an excellent transportation network, making it incredibly convenient to both explore the city and travel to nearby areas of cultural and natural interest. I took full advantage of this over the weekends to visit the ancient towns of Dali and Xizhou, as well as the breathtaking Puzhehei scenic area.

Overall, it was an incredible learning experience, and I look forward to studying at other Keats locations in the future!