Keats Chinese School Reviews

Our experience in KEATS Beijing was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organised, and we always felt supported and well taken care of.

We lived in the hotel nearby the school, which was super convenient. In the morning, we had the lessons that were engaging, well-structured, and perfectly tailored to our level. Our children had their own Chinese lessons and loved them so much that couldn't wait for the next lesson to begin.

In the afternoon, we visited Beijing iconic landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, which was truly unforgettable. We also had a wushu class that we enjoyed a lot.

Our teachers were exceptional, their enthusiasm and genuine care for us made our stay unforgettable. Thanks to them, we not only improved our language skills but also took away lasting memories. This was one of the best learning experiences I’ve had, and we would love to come back.

I am a 60 American who struggled in school my whole life. I have lots of painful memories of not being successful in my education all the way through college.

I wanted to begin my Chinese language journey with a school and a teacher that would support me and create an experience I could build on for the rest of my life.

I found the perfect school and the perfect teacher. For that I will be forever grateful!

My six weeks at Keats was life changing and productive in every way imaginable. The facility is amazing! The location in Kunming is ideal. The administrative support was world class!

First, let's start with the city. I have been to 16 cities in China, and Kunming is by far my favorite. From unbelievably consistent and gorgeous weather to an amazingly efficient and easy-to-understand subway station to the ability to have a different Chinese delicacy every night, it is a city that has all of the things you need in a big town with the personality and charm of a small town.

As great as the city and the school were, the best thing about my experience was the unbelievable customization of the learning experience. I had not been a student in nearly 40 years, I was worried that I simply wouldn’t be able to do it.

From the moment I started, everyone at Keats believed in me and supported me as if they were my personal cheerleaders! Especially my teacher. She told me everyday that she believed in me. She was patient, kind and inspirational in every way. She is now my friend as well as my teacher.

I am sure that I was not the best student Keats has had but I learned way more than I thought I could. I will continue my education and Chinese journey with Keats and I recommend this program with enthusiasm and confidence!

Thank you Keats!!!

From beginning to end, I was very welcomed and everything was arranged for me before arrival. Daily 1:1 classes were 100% customized to my level, and the class schedules were flexible upon request in advance. I had a hard time figuring out my level in terms of vocabulary or grammar since I personally have learned Mandarin Chinese only with TV or films, but at the 1:1 consultation on the arrival date I could figure out and decide what level/chapter to begin with. I asked so many questions that often exceeded my current levels but still Amber answered all of them kindly and explained it to me. What I liked most was she let me and waited for me to speak in Chinese, so I got to practice and apply new words or grammar points as much as I want. Every weekday 3 warm homemade meals were served, and they were all very tasty and healthy. I was a bit concerned of the spice before coming to Sichuan, but all the meals were not too spicy and had a great balance in nutrition. I used a room by myself that has a bunkbed, and the room had everything I need that was metioned in the guide shared prior to arrival. The school is very close to the subway station, and traveling to other parts of the city was very easy. I mainly used the subway or a didi(taxi) but I noticed bikes are also very easy to rent and use to travel within the city. Wherever I go I felt safe, and the streets were so clean, but also full of great foods. I wish I could stay longer in Chengdu—I’ll definitely come back in the future!

My first time at Keats to try to build a basic foundation of Chinese language. Kunming is a terrific place to live and learn. Keats takes advantage of being located in a wonderful location to include activities to get to know Chinese and specifically Yunnan culture, food, and people.

I had a wonderful experience throughout my 5 week stay. What stood out was how friendly and supportive all of the staff were—everyone consistently went out of their way to help students feel comfortable and cared for. My teacher, Su Laoshi, was incredibly professional, experienced, and patient. She created a positive learning environment and was always kind, even sharing Chinese food with me, which made the experience feel very personal and memorable. I've been to China before but could see how Keats is a great place for first time China visitors. The staff help students understand how to navigate China.

The school also does a great job of bringing people together. It’s easy to meet students of all ages and language levels, and I really enjoyed the shared Chinese meals and optional activities and excursions. That helped build friendships and made learning even more enjoyable. I met wonderful people, like the staff Willow, Lily and Su Laoshi, as well as students of all ages from many different countries.

From a learning perspective, I found that Keats allows students to tailor their learning, whether focusing on spoken or written Chinese, while also learning culture. After five weeks in Kunming, I’ve improved and had an unforgettable time. I truly hope to return for a longer stay to continue learning and explore more of Yunnan.

I had a terrific experience studying at Keats Chinese Language School in Kunming for 5 weeke. What stood out was how friendly and supportive all of the staff were—everyone consistently went out of their way to help students feel comfortable and cared for. My teacher, Su Laoshi, was incredibly professional, experienced, and patient. She created a positive learning environment and was always kind, even sharing Chinese food with me, which made the experience feel very personal and memorable.

The school does a great job of bringing people together. It’s easy to meet students of all ages and language levels, and I really enjoyed the shared meals and optional activities and excursions. I made new friends thru the activities. These activities made learning even more enjoyable. I met wonderful people, including staff like Willow and Lily, as well as students from many different countries.

Keats also allows students to tailor their learning, whether focusing on spoken or written Chinese, while also gaining cultural insights. After five weeks in Kunming, I’ve improved a lot and had an unforgettable time. I hope to return for a longer stay to continue learning and explore more of Yunnan.

​I recently spent four weeks at Keats Language School in Kunming (April 2026), and the experience was fantastic.

I enrolled in their intensive six-hour one-on-one classes. Before arriving, I only knew the very basics, but by my final week, I was happy to find myself holding simple conversations with people outside of the school!

The teachers are incredibly cool, highly professional, and dedicated to helping you succeed. The facilities are comfortable, and the school organizes daily evening activities that makes connecting with fellow students very easy.

Beyond the classroom, Kunming is a great city to live in and explore during your studies. If you want to see real progress, I highly recommend Keats!

Thanks to Teacher Li, Claire and Mandy I had a wonderful first three weeks of 1:1 classes at KEATS Chengdu. My main aim was to improve fluency and thanks to Teacher Li, I succeeded. Every day we spent four hours learning new vocabulary and grammar but more importantly, discussing daily life, what plans I have and what I did in Chengdu the day before. This greatly improved my fluency and also my overall confidence speaking Chinese. I am very grateful to Teacher Li for her well prepared classes and look forward to continue my learning journey at KEATS Kunming.

Kunming is a big city (as per foreigners standars, not chinese standars). There are a lot of activities to do.

I am happy that i chose the school in Kunming, because we have a different activity organized in the school every day. Wednesday activitites are my favorite, we learn something about the culture, and sometimes is handcraft.

Regarding the lessons, I am really happy with my teacher (李老师). Her lessons were thought for my level and my time available. The lessons were dinamic and fun. I learnt a lot.

I do know if we are coming to China we know there will be cultural differences and we have to be prepared for that. My spicy tolerance is low, and the low here is still spicy for me hehe. There are a lot of options (mostly if you have Meitian, you can order anything anytime {for Meitian you need Chinese phonenumber}). In the school they help us to install all the necessary apps.

I would recommend to be prepared to always have battery in your phone, because it is necessary for daily life: take the metro, pay for a coffe, etc.

Overall, it is a really nice opportunity to experience the culture and improve the chinese level of understanding, speaking and listening.

I just returned from China after completing three weeks of 1-on-1 classes in Keats School in Chengdu. My overall impression on both the curriculum, living conditions and support on behalf of the school is very good. I feel that my listening and speaking skills improved and I learned lots of new words, meaning and correct usage of which were explained in detail by my teachers. My teachers were Ms. Zhou Yi and Ms. Pan Ying (周乙 and 潘颖), and the lessons they arranged for me were very interesting and interactive. They used different ways of teaching, including speaking, listening practice, translation, and reading. I'm really thankful for their support and encouragement, and looking forward to studying in this school again when I have chance. The school's life assistant Claire was exceptionally supportive and willing to help. The tours, food nights, cultural events she organized were so cool! And I also liked the meals provided by the school - I'm glad I had the chance to taste so many different home-made Chinese food, which was very delicious. Many thanks to the school for the warm welcome and perfect organization of my stay there!

Keats School is very clean and well-organized, which made me feel comfortable from the first day. The environment is nice and suitable for studying, and everything is arranged in a systematic way. The meals are also good, with a good variety of food.

The staff are kind and helpful, especially Ma Lao Shi and Yurina. They supported me a lot during my trip and were always ready to help whenever I had questions. Thanks to them, I felt more relaxed and confident.

My teacher used a student-centered method and focused on active learning. She chose the most important lessons for me and explained everything clearly. She also gave me many chances to practice, so I can use what I learned in real life. Overall, I had a good experience and would recommend this school to others.