Keats Chinese School Reviews

The appeal of KEATS lies in its strong teaching staff, supportive learning environment, and welcoming atmosphere. The school offers a well-structured teaching system that encourages continuous interaction between teachers and students—not only during class hours, but also beyond the classroom. Students are free to ask questions and seek guidance at any time, which greatly enhances the learning experience.

What impressed me most is the quality of the teaching staff. The teachers represent a generation that combines modern educational approaches with a deep connection to traditional Chinese culture. This balance enables students—especially those from overseas and learners with no prior background in Chinese—to make rapid and effective progress.

In addition, the overall learning environment, accommodation, and meals provided by the school are of a high standard and thoughtfully designed to support students’ daily lives. While students typically spend an average of four to six hours per day in class, they continue to receive attentive care and support outside of lesson time. Requests for assistance or opportunities to engage in cultural activities, such as dining out together, are warmly welcomed.

Beyond classroom instruction, KEATS also offers a variety of cultural programs, including Chinese calligraphy sessions and weekend excursions. These elements collectively reflect the unique charm of the school and create a truly immersive and well-rounded learning experience.

I really enjoyed my 1-on-1 class. My learning goal was to practice speaking. So my teacher planned the class in accordance with my learning goal. I had the same teacher for three weeks, which was nice to get to know each other better. My classes were in the afternoon, so I had the morning and evening to explore Kunming or review class content. The opportunity to have breakfast, lunch, dinner at Keats was great to get in touch with other students. I was worried that it might be quite difficult because I didn't sign up for a group class, but there's no need to worry at all. Everybody was really friendly and the weekly activities (visiting a market, going out for dinner, cultural and sporty activities) are more great opportunities to meet other students and of course to have fun. Overall, I had an amazing experience, the student coordinator was always there to help with any questions, I never felt like I was alone, if I was in the mood for company I could participate in the activities or otherwise explore the city on my own.

The school is located in the city center, which is very convenient with easy access to transportation, making it quick to get anywhere. The school's facilities are excellent, all located in one building, such as classrooms, dorm rooms, and a gym, all arranged very reasonably. When you arrive in the city where the school is, there is a dedicated shuttle to pick you up, which is very thoughtful. In your room, you will receive a schedule detailing courses and other activities so that you have all the information you need. After class, the life mentor will help you get familiar with the surrounding environment, assist with things like getting a SIM card or a bank card. She is a very kind and professional staff member, and you can ask her any questions you encounter in daily life; she will help you solve them. From Monday to Friday, the school provides three meals a day, which are very delicious, healthy, home-style dishes with lots of vegetables, which I really like. Every evening, the school organizes various activities, such as visiting night markets, exercising, cultural classes, or experiencing Chinese cuisine. On weekends, there are also many activities, such as taking trips to nearby attractions. I didn’t know which study method would suit me, but my teacher Yuki helped me try different methods and find the one that works best for me. Yuki is an enthusiastic, tolerant, and professional teacher; she always smiles and knows what I need. She takes care of me in every detail, both in life and in learning. We study practical phrases, practice listening, grammar, and speaking. Yuki also assigns us homework, and we sometimes have outdoor classes to experience Chinese culture. I really enjoy taking classes with Yuki. She is a very good and professional teacher who guides students effectively. She has a wealth of knowledge, allowing you to learn not just Chinese but also Chinese history and culture. I study Chinese in Kunming, which is a very livable city with nice weather and beautiful scenery. The locals are very warm and friendly. From Kunming, you can also explore nearby areas and see the beautiful Yunnan Province. I highly recommend students who want to learn Chinese to come to Keats School, as it will be a wonderful experience. I will also continue to come back to study Chinese because I really love this school, the courses, and my teacher Yuki!

Acabo de terminar 4 semanas tomando clases privadas con Keats en Beijing y lo único que me faltó fue más tiempo para conocer más lugares. Me recogieron en el aeropuerto y llevaron al hotel que me ayudaron a reservar. Después me enseñaron el camino a la escuela, decidimos en qué se enfocaría la clase y fuimos a cenar con la maestra. La maestra Du me ayudó a aprender mucho vocabulario nuevo, a practicar mi pronunciación y me alentó mucho a platicar para mejorar mi habilidad de habla en chino. Después de las clases la comida estaba incluida y la escuela organizó excursiones de lunes a sábado en las que pude conocer los diferentes puntos turísticos llenos de historia en Beijing incluyendo la famosa Muralla China, la Ciudad Prohibida, el Templo del Cielo entre otros. Fui en temporada baja por lo que fui casi la única estudiante pero me tocó atención muy personalizada，además fueron muy atentos con que estuviera agusto. Recomiendo mucho venir aquí.

English:
I just finished four weeks of private lessons with Keats in Beijing, and the only thing I wished I had was more time to explore. They picked me up at the airport and took me to the hotel they helped me book. Afterward, they showed me the way to the school, we decided on the lesson's focus, and then we went to dinner with the teacher. Ms. Du helped me learn a lot of new vocabulary, practice my pronunciation, and strongly encouraged me to converse to improve my spoken Chinese. After classes, lunch was included, and the school organized excursions from Monday to Saturday where I visited various historical landmarks in Beijing, including the famous Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, among others. I went during the off-season, so I was practically the only student, but I received very personalized attention, and they were very attentive to my comfort. I highly recommend coming here.

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.

I studied in Keats school, Kunming from September to December this year. It was an unforgettable experience. Firstly, the school itself has good environment and people. They have a big canteen where students and teachers can socialize in Chinese. The canteen is also cleaned everyday. Food is also provided everyday. The rooms are also comfortable and fitting. You can request the 阿姨 to clean the rooms too when needed. Next are the teachers. The teachers in Keats are very friendly. They are basically your guides here in Kunming. The lessons provided can be adjusted based on your proficiency in Chinese. There are times when your teacher can take you out to Kunming's most famous places, such as Green Lake, West Hill Park, Old Street, etc. There are also school activities that you can participate in. From learning more about Chinese culture to visiting other towns/places. Lastly I want to talk about Kunming itself. The people here are very friendly. The environment is very clean and lively. There are a lot of delicious food in Kunming and is a must try.

Sono ormai alla fine dei miei quasi tre mesi qui, e sono davvero triste all’idea di partire: è stata una delle esperienze più belle della mia vita e tornerei qui ogni anno senza esitazione. È davvero la migliore opportunità per conoscere la cultura cinese e, soprattutto, per migliorare la lingua.

I docenti sono estremamente competenti e sanno guidarti in ogni fase dell’apprendimento. La mia insegnante, in particolare, è stata incredibilmente preparata e supportive: ha adattato le lezioni in base alle mie richieste e ai miei bisogni, aiutandomi tantissimo a progredire e a sentirmi più sicura nel parlare.

Lo staff è fantastico: ti supporta al 100% in qualunque cosa, permettendoti di dedicarti interamente allo studio della lingua. Sono sempre disponibili, anche fuori dall’orario di lavoro, per aiutarti o chiarire qualsiasi dubbio.

Anche i servizi della scuola, il cibo, la posizione della scuola, le caratteristiche della stanza sono davvero ottimali.
Ho amato il fatto che ogni settimana ci fosse un programma di attività giornaliere: puoi scegliere come vivere la città, scoprire la Cina, trascorrere tempo con gli altri studenti e stringere nuove amicizie. Allo stesso tempo hai la libertà di organizzarti come preferisci e dedicarti anche ad attività individuali per esplorare tutto ciò che desideri.

Un’esperienza completa, intensa e indimenticabile.

English:
I'm now at the end of my almost three months here, and I'm really sad to leave: it was one of the best experiences of my life, and I would return here every year without hesitation. It's truly the best opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and, above all, to improve my language skills.

The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and know how to guide you through every stage of learning. My teacher, in particular, was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive: she tailored the lessons to my requests and needs, helping me tremendously to progress and feel more confident in speaking.

The staff is fantastic: they support you 100% in everything, allowing you to focus entirely on learning the language. They are always available, even outside of working hours, to help you or clarify any questions.

The school services, food, location, and room amenities are also truly excellent.
I loved the fact that each week there was a daily activity program: you could choose how to experience the city, discover China, spend time with other students, and make new friends. At the same time, you had the freedom to organize your time as you wish and also dedicate yourself to individual activities to explore everything you wanted.

A complete, intense, and unforgettable experience.

Questa è stata la mia prima esperienza in Cina, tre mesi alla Keats di Kunming. Sono arrivata qui con nessuna certezza, tranne quella di non sapere esprimermi in cinese. Dopo tre mesi qui ho acquisito più consapevolezza grazie all’ambiente in cui ho vissuto (accogliente, familiare, tutti disponibili ad aiutarti e a conversare con te in cinese per abituarti alla lingua, ma in maniera del tutto naturale e senza pressioni) e alle lezioni individuali con la professoressa Wang (gentile, capace, comprensiva, paziente). Sono grata di aver scelto Kunming per la mia prima esperienza in Cina, credo sia la città ideale: clima perfetto, abitanti calorosi e stile di vita confortevole. Ho conosciuto tantissime persone speciali e ho accumulato tanti ricordi indelebili fatti di escursioni fuori porta, visite ai principali punti di interesse della città e viaggi brevi con gli amici incontrati qui (Chengdu, Shanghai). Non c’è stato mai un momento di sconforto o di insoddisfazione, consigliato! ✅

English:
This was my first experience in China, three months at Keats in Kunming. I arrived here with no certainties, except that I couldn't express myself in Chinese. After three months here, I gained more awareness thanks to the environment I lived in (welcoming, familiar, everyone available to help you and converse with you in Chinese to help you get used to the language, but in a completely natural and unpressured way) and the individual lessons with Professor Wang (kind, capable, understanding, patient). I'm grateful to have chosen Kunming for my first experience in China; I think it's the ideal city: perfect climate, warm people, and a comfortable lifestyle. I met so many special people and have accumulated so many unforgettable memories made up of excursions out of town, visits to the city's main attractions, and short trips with friends I met here (Chengdu, Shanghai). There was never a moment of discouragement or dissatisfaction. Recommended! ✅

I studied at Keats School in Kunming for two weeks and had an amazing experience. My teacher, Ms. Han, was incredibly kind, patient, and truly dedicated to helping me improve. She designed every class around my goals and created real-life situations for me to practice speaking.

During my first week, she even took me climbing because I mentioned I enjoyed it. She taught me how to use WeChat to pay for public transport and encouraged me to ask locals for directions in Chinese—an experience that boosted my confidence immediately. In the second week, we went shopping for tea and qipao, so I could practice naturally with shopkeepers.

Thanks to her, my speaking improved much faster than I expected. I highly recommend Keats School, especially learning with Ms. Han.

Studying at Keats allowed me to fully focus on Mandarin. Having on-site cafeteria meals with other students was a highlight for conversation practice . The school's activities helped me make friends, and its city-center location was ideal for exploring beautiful Kunming, a city known for its eternal spring weather.

I first started studying at Keats in 2024. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to come back in 2025 to study at the Chengdu campus.

The Chengdu campus is clean and beautifully decorated. The food is also amazing with a good variety that changes daily.

The best thing about Keats is its teachers. I'm very grateful to my teacher, Su 老师, who I studied with for a month. She was extremely patient and flexible with her study methods, focusing on the skills that I wanted. I enjoyed every class with her as she is extremely knowledgeable in many areas, including Chinese history so I got to learn about that too. We even went on a weekend trip to Chongqing!

When you study at Keats, you also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in cultural activities such as traditional art or visiting temples. Thank you to Claire, the activity/life coordinator, who arranged these events for us.

You also get to meet people from all around the world who you would never have the opportunity to meet in your everyday life!

I really hope to have the opportunity to study with Keats again in 2026! A big thank you again to Su 老师 and Claire！